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The answers are blowin’ in the wind

Sue Jane Sullivan

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 11:37

My granddaughters reveled in a spring break filled with family time, jumping on the backyard trampoline, playing on their pedal scooters, foot races in the front yard on dry grass, and watching NCAA basketball with their parents. A trip to the zoo topped off a welcome break from the classroom.

JGISD’s Bicknell resigns; board appoints Nelson Coulter interim

Barbarabrannon |

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

Last Friday morning, March 14, Jayton-Girard ISD posted a statement, dated March 4, on its Facebook page conveying word of a voluntary resignation agreement with its current superintendent of schools, Scott Bicknell. Bicknell, hired Feb.

JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINT STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SCOTT BICKNELL

News Staff

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

Scott Bicknell has announced his decision to resign as Superintendent of Schools for the JaytonGirard Independent School District and the Board has accepted Mr. Bicknell’s resignation. An Agreement has been reached which allows Mr.

What's happening

News Staff

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

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LIFT HIGHTHE CROSS A new wooden cross was installed last week on the wall of Spur’s First Baptist Church that faces Burlington Avenue across a vacant lot. The cross will be backlit at night, as shown in the last image. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Hand-crafted cross installed on Spur First Baptist sanctuary

Barbarabrannon |

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

“Here’s the church, here’s the steeple” goes the nursery game that ends with joined hands turned inward to reveal “Open the door, here’s all the people.” But what to do when the iconic building loses its steeple?

AGOODDAYTOSTAYINSIDE— though those with livestock to tend don’t get the luxury.This image of last Friday’s windy, dusty conditions in Afton (northern Dickens County) was shared by resident Ronda Dalton. | COURTESY PHOTO

March madness — of the wind-and-dust sort

Barbara Brannon |

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

March madness hit West Texas with an angry punch Monday, March 14, as wind gusts reached damaging speeds of 80+ miles per hour, primarily across the Caprock.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

News Staff

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

Coyote Store to reboot season after weekend wind delays GAIL— Shows planned for The Coyote Store’s eagerly awaited opening weekend were canceled due to“the forecast of extreme weather events,” management posted on March 12—a wise decision, as it turned out, given the many highway accidents...

BEANS AND RICE A mix of rice and beans is one of life’s simple pleasures—whether Cajun-style or Mexican-flavored. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Cajun red beans and rice

News Staff

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L aRUE A mix of rice and beans is one of life’s simple pleasures, and it rings true for several types of cuisine. The two most common origins of this dish are Cajun, and Mexican.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

The Friends of the Library’s Taco Pile-on fundraising meal was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the library. We would also like to thank Lawrence Brothers Grocery, Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative and Galaxy Digital for their support.

Spring color with snapdragons

News Staff

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEY Cheer up drab gardens with a splash of color by planting cool season annuals like alyssum, pansies, dianthus, Johnny Jump-ups, or snapdragons. The instant color of spring blossoms is a release from the winter doldrums.

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