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SWEARING IN

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Spur City Secretary Laura Adams swears in the winning candidates from the May 4, 2019 election: Alderperson, Ward 3, Rhea Melton; Alderperson, Ward 1, Fronye Morris; Mayor Louise Jones; and Alderman, Ward 2, Don Wright before last Tuesday’s Spur City Council meeting.

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DICKENS DETOUR:TheTexas Department ofTransportation (TxDOT) project to replace the bridge at SH 70 over Duck Creek, located approximately three miles north of Spur in Dickens County, has been under way

Rogation Days Mass at St. Mary’s set for May 30

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The Most Rev. Robert M. Coerver, bishop of the Lubbock Diocese will celebrate the annual Diocese of Lubbock Rogation Mass on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. at at

Sharing the bounty

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I always feel fortunate to live in an area where I know my neighbors. I wouldn’t have it any other way. To know they are there to help when needed

Dahlia named bulb of the year

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Each year the National Garden Bureau (NGB) selects four classes of plants for their “Year of the” program. One bulb crop, one annual, one edible and one perennial are selected.

SIX SCHOLARSHIPS

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SIX SCHOLARSHIPS: Six 2019 Dickens County Farm Bureau graduating seniors/members received $200 each to help them get a start with their future, including (from left) Hanna Gonzalez, Jadyn Duggan, Kailyx Childers, Kaylin Adams, Keaton Adams and Olivia Leary.

BORGER BOUND

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BORGER BOUND: Brandy Campos and Brittany Campos from Patton Springs signed letters of intent with Frank Phillips College in Borger to play basketball. They are the daughters of Debbie and Ramon Cadena of Afton and Jose and Rose Rico Campos of Lubbock

STATE TENNIS

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STATE TENNIS: Tye Scogin and Hailey Norvell competed in mixed doubles at the State UIL tennis competition in Austin May 16, ultimately losing to Eula in the quarter-final 6-1, 6-1.

Foundation for Rural Service awards $125,000 in scholarships

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Arlington, Va.—The Foundation for Rural Service announced that it has awarded $125,000 in scholarships to 54 students from rural communities served by members of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. The FRS

Jayton City Council swears in new leaders, fights water woes

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At its regular monthly meeting May 13, 2019, the Jay-ton City Council welcomed its first Hispanic mayor along with two recently elected council members after conducting its canvass of the