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Helios launches mining amid grand opening crowds

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The video countdown to launch was scripted, and the flip of the switch at the end a ceremonial reneactment of the previous day’s power-up, but the real business of bitcoin in rural Dickens County began right in front of the crowd’s eyes May 5 during a public grand opening of Argo Blockchain’s Helios cryptocurrency mining faculty.

CRYPTOCURRENCY CRIB SHEET: A guide to digital ‘gold’

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Cryptocurrency is decentralized digital money that’s based on blockchain technology. You may be familiar with the most popular versions, Bitcoin and Ethereum, but there are more than 5,000 different cryptocurrencies in circulation.

Ortiz elected to Spur council; Vargas, Collins elected to JGISD board

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Election day for municipal and school board positions was Saturday, May 7, when two Texas constitutional amendments were also up for consideration on the ballot and passed with 85% of the vote statewide. (See Capital Highlights, page 8.)

Roberts recalls last round of concerts at Spur’s Palace; Local singer returns with Tumbleweed Smith show at May 14

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It’s been a few years since Nashville recording artist— and Dickens Couty resident— DeAnne Roberts graced the stage at Spur’s Palace Theater.

STATE BRONZE

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STATE BRONZE Congratulations go to Brynn Yanez of Jayton High School and coach Hillary Bleiker on Yanez’ 3rd place State finish in Ready Writing.

COMMUNITY BUILDER

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COMMUNITY BUILDER The Spur Masonic Lodge #1023 presented its highest award given to anyone outside the fraternal order to Spur librarian Donnice Carruth May 2. FULL STORY, PAGE 4

ACCOUNTING STATE SILVER

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ACCOUNTING STATE SILVER Congratulations go to the Jayton High School Accounting team and coach Stephanie Carpenter for winning the silver medal at the State UIL Academic Meet. Daylee Chisum was 2nd place individual, and Ben Blankenship was 4th place.

Dining out Saturday in Spur; Jigsaw 2 Go offers options

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SATURDAY IN SPUR Jigsaw 2 Go, a food trailer by the Huffmann family from Lockney will be parked at Rickels Park in downtown Spur Saturday afternoon and will offer meals for all of those attending events in Spur on Saturday.

Cream cheese biscuits the perfect bite with butter and/or jam

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If you follow this column, you know I am fascinated with biscuit making. It’s really satisfying—although I have recently been cautious about white flour. That being said, when I do cook biscuits the way they are made in this recipe, it makes me only appreciate them more.

Choosing trees can be a breeze

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Trees are a long-term addition to a landscape. Spring is prime time to set them in the ground. Trees can be ordered from catalogs or online—or walk into any home improvement store or nursery and there are many from which to choose.