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ONE ACT PLAY “The Diviners” will be Spur High School’s entry in the 2025 UIL One Act Play competition. Spur, Guthrie and Motley County will compete Mar. 5 in Spur, while Jayton performs Mar. 4 in Aspermont. | CAST PHOTO COURTESY SPUR ISD

Area schools compete in District One Act Play meet this week

News Staff

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

Hotel Turkey saddles up for Caprock Cowboy Fandango

Kodie Fairchild |

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

Hotel Turkey is saddling up for their First Annual Caprock Cowboy Fandango, taking place Feb. 28 through March 2. They are claiming the weekend to be “full of all things western and cowboy” with a full lineup of musicians as well as a western art exhibit for viewing and shopping.

Senate sends bail reform package to the house

News Staff

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

The Senate passed a number of bills this week intended to keep dangerous criminals behind bars instead of free on bail.

JAYBIRD HONOR Congrats go to Hunter Abernathy of Jayton-Girard ISD for being named one of three finalists from the Central-West area for the Dean’s List Award in robotics. He now advances to the World Robotics Tournament in Houston in April. | COURTESY PHOTO

House unveils its voucher version

News Staff

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

AUSTIN— Texas House members filed a bevy of education bills last week, including a proposed $8 billion investment in public education and a voucher bill that ties the amount of money spent for private schooling to the dollar amount provided to public schools.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Tuesday through Thursday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable, we offer a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472. A donation is always appreciated.

Plant potatoes mid-March for June crop

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

From the garden A white potato crop has a definite spot in spring gardens. Make plans now for a mid-March planting date. Planting mid-March gives plenty of time to grow a summer crop after the tubers are harvested in June. Even gardeners that have never grown potatoes can grow a crop.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Friends of the Library will be hosting a taco pile-on meal with a drink and dessert for a suggested donation of $10 per plate. All proceeds will benefit the Dickens County-Spur Public Library.

VEGGIE VERSION Combining mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and garlic provides a good texture and seems “beefy” without the cholesterol and fat. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Muffin-tin lasagna a filling feast

News Staff

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

you have 24 pieces that are about 1-by-6 inches in size. Set aside. Place tomato sauce, tomato paste, and herbs in a small saucepan. Stir and heat over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. In a nonstick skillet, cook mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and garlic over medium heat.

SERVICE AWARD Eric Jernigan of Dickens County was recently recognized for 20 years of service with the Texas Department of Transportation. | COURTESY PHOTO

Patton Springs board discusses potential consolidation of operations with neighboring ISD in special meeting

News Staff

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

COMPILED FROM MINUTES The Patton Springs Independent School District board of trustees held a special meeting on February 6. In this meeting, Interim Superintendent Bryan White reported the district finance report and potential consolidation of district operations with neighboring ISD.

Dickens commissioners discuss long-term plan for repairs, maintenance of Sheriff’s Office in Feb. meeting

News Staff

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

COMPILED FROM MINUTES In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County commissioners court on Feb.10, 2025, the court discussed a long-term plan for the sheriff’s office building maintenance and repairs, and scheduled a special meeting for Feb. 20 to meet with the architect.

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