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Jernigan of Dickens TxDOT office honored with 20-year service award

Staff Reports

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 06:20

CHILDRESS— The Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) presented service awards to eight district employees on Thursday, May 22. The awards were presented by Childress district engineer Darwin Lankford.

Kent courthouse window repairs completed; court considers highway security cameras

Barbarabrannon |

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 06:20

In the Kent County Commission’s first regular session of May 2025, County Judge Layne Coulter was pleased to report that the final replacements of windows in the courthouse after hail and wind storms occurring in June 2023 had been completed and he will submit closing documents to the insurance...

DELICOUS MORNING OR NIGHT, this cheesy hominy casserole can accompany breakfast, lunch or dinner meals — or stand alone. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Yumm-iny hominy au gratin

Angelina L

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 06:20

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Hominy was one of my childhood favorites at mealtime. My mom would purchase it already prepared, and I still remember the red and white can it came in. It’s made from corn that undergoes a process called nixtamalization.

Grow your own herbal tea

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 06:20

CUISINE & CULTURE An afternoon cup of tea after tending the garden is a reviver. Traditional, store-bought black tea ( Camellia sinensis) may be a bit robust for an afternoon pick-me-up but lighter herbal teas are delightfully refreshing. Especially when harvested from your own garden.

Zoo To You at the library June 3

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 06:20

The Abilene Zoo is bringing their Zoo to You program in just a few short days. They will be bringing animals from their Ambassador Animal collection to visit Dickens County children here at the library on Tuesday, June 3, at 10 a.m.

STATE CHAMPION JGISD’s

News Staff

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:12

STATE CHAMPION JGISD’s Zech Mosley of Spur is the 1A State champion in accounting, earnin this honor at the State UIL Academic meet Monday in Austin. Zech also had the top accounting score in the State in all conferences—1A through 6A—with an outstanding 408.

Spur leaders attend TML Small Town Conference

Staff Reports

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:12

The Texas Municipal League (TML) is a non-profit organization that represents Texas cities and towns. It advocates for municipal interests, provides training, and offers technical assistance to city and town officials.

Girard Cemetery to host Memorial Day program

News Staff

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:12

STAFF REPORTS The annual Memorial Day program will be held at the Girard Cemetery Chapel Monday, May 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.This event is to honor the brave soldiers and sailors who sacrificed their lives fighting in wars.

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Galaxy Digital debuts on Nasdaq exchange

Reuters.com

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:12

Galaxy Digital, founded by Mike Novogratz, made its Nasdaq debut on Friday, May 16, capping off a momentous week for cryptocurrency in public markets, with Coinbase joining the S&P 500 and retail brokerage eToro also going public. Galaxy Digital (GLXY.

Spur Security Bank’s product enhancements, system upgrades to launch this week

Barbara Brannon |

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:12

CUSTOMERS: DOWNLOAD OLDER BANK STATEMENTS BEFORE MAY 22 Customers of Spur Security Bank have received information via email regarding enhancements to their online access, debit cards,andmore—andthose changes are set to begin rolling out May 22–27, this week.

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