DICKENS—On April 28, 2020, Dickens County submitted the attestation form necessary to be exempt from certain restrictions put into place by Governor Greg Abbott’s executive orders.
The ballots for area city councils and school board elections have been set since the day after the February 14, 2020 filing deadline. But 2020 has been like no other year, bringing repercussions for local as well as national elections to be held this November.
“You never forget that smell,” said business owner Don Rude of Spur, who had experienced a house fire in the past. On Monday morning his business of eight years, Duck Creek Wild Game Processing at 498 Willard Avenue, suffered extensive damage from a blaze that was quickly extinguished by three area fire departments. Smoke and odor still hung in the air.
The 10x24 two-sided billboard recently installed by West Texas–based Look Outdoor next to J&M Caprock Café is the first of its kind along US 82 in Dickens, with two lighted sides and messaging exposed to 14,100 cars per week traffic count, according to information presented to the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce in June. With assistance of City of Spur hotel-motel tax funds to crosspromote Spur lodging, services, and business, Spur Hardware leased both sides of the board. “Proud of our new Spur hardware store,” “Awesome! Hometown!” and “We like it ...Thanks Jeremy” were a few of the social media comments noting the retailer’s new promotion.
The phrase “the world is your oyster” rings true today, when ordering culinary supplies over the internet. The world wide web is literally your oyster, your fancy salts, and your black cocoa. Or any other rare, or difficult-to-find ingredient your recipe may require.
Gardeners who look forward every year to bluebonnets beautifying pastures and roadsides might consider growing their own bluebonnet patch. Early October and November are when to sow bluebonnet seed.
