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City of Dickens to have contested mayor’s race

Kay Ellington |

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 19:24

The City of Dickens will have a contested mayor’s race. Incumbent mayor David Warren has filed for reelection and a challenger, Suzanne Reese has also filed for Dickens mayor. In other Dickens City Council races Nancy Hale and Jesus Zarate, both incumbents have filed for re-election.

CLASHIN’ FASHION SHOW Kent County Nursing Home residents and staff had a lot of fun last week with their Clashin’ Fashion Show. | COURTESY PHOTOS

CLASHIN’ FASHION SHOW

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Tue, 02/11/2025 - 19:24

Valentine’s events this weekend

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Tue, 02/11/2025 - 19:24

The Hotel Garza in downtown Post is offering a fun Valentine’s Day weekend event, “Death by Chocolate,” a 1920s murder mystery dinner theater experience. They will be hosting for their guests, a fun-filled evening of “Who Dun It” Friday, Feb. 14.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 19:24

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 are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472. A donation is always appreciated.

A different kind of rose for Valentine’s Day

Ellen Peffley

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 19:24

From the garden Thinking about what to give your special person for Valentine’s Day? Roses are the most popular flower for Valentine’s Day, so maybe this year, instead of a dozen long-stemmed roses, give a different kind of rose for Valentine’s Day: a rose bush. Sound crazy?

Traditional no-bake cookies

Angelina L

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 19:24

Making a homemade Valentine treat for your sweetheart doesn’t have to be a daunting task. And receiving an easy, handmade gift from the kitchen is one of the most desirable gestures one could wish for on Valentine’s Day.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 19:24

The Friends of the library book sale is still going on at the library. We still have some great books by some bestselling authors. We have thrillers by Patricia Cornwell and Sue Grafton. We have adventure by Clive Cussler and Tom Clancy.

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Wed, 02/05/2025 - 07:13

Dickens County was recognized by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for having one of the highest participations of employees in the health benefits program, ensuring a healthier working environment.

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Filings continue for May 3 elections in Texas Spur Country

Kay Ellington |

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 07:13

Spur ISD and the City of Dickens have taken the lead in candidates throwing the hats in the ring for the May 3 elections. For the local school board Terri Wyatt, Place 3, Andrew Adams, Place 4 and Casey Smith Place 7 (At large) have all filed.

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