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THE FORMER ESPUELA STEAK HOUSE

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this weekend on US 82/TX 114 in Dickens as Beckton’s, under new owners Becky and Jason Styles. Want to know more about where the name Beckton comes from? Stay tuned in for next week's issue. | THE TEXAS SPUR

SNEAK PEEK

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SNEAK PEEK

Garbage container changeup in Spur

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SPUR GARBAGE COLLECTION CUSTOMERS— The City of Spur is requesting that if you still have an SOS dumpster (gray) on your property, please call OS Waste (844) 767-3867 to let them know.

Shutterbugs: Interested in a Spur Photography Club?

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Reach out to Rick and CJ Boales

State sales tax revenues $3.93B in December; up 10.5% over last year

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AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.93 billion in December, 10.5 percent more than in December 2021. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the agency in December.

PSISD approves limitation on appraised values for Cottonwood Solar in Dec. special meeting

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On December 20, the Patton Springs Independent School District board of trustees held a special meeting to review the Application of HE-Cottonwood Solar LLC for Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax code.

LIBRARY NOTES

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King’s new“Billy Summers”a thrilling read any time of year

Landscape tree selection in West Texas

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Gardeners thinking of planting a tree this year have hundreds of choices. Here are some characteristics of trees that gardeners in West Texas might keep in mind when choosing a tree.

Orzo Chopped Salad

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You may have noticed more plant-based food mentioned in this column recently. While I don’t consider myself vegan, I love reaping the benefits of plant-based eating. Experts say the rewards are not optimum unless we are eating 100% this way—although it stands to reason we can still excel by eating what our bodies love, as often as we can.

The 88th Texas legislative session has begun. Here’s what to know

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Texas operates under a state Constitution ratified in 1876 as Reconstruction was coming to an end and written by men — yes, just men — who pretty much preferred as small a government as possible. So not only is a legislative session limited to just 20 weeks, it’s 20 weeks every other year.