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It’s been a temperate fall and winter in King County, Texas, as filming of “Yellowstone” and its television spinoffs commenced at the 6666 ranch and surrounding area. Crowds of RVs down the hill from the school grounds have served as temporary housing for crew and extras, according to Farmhouse Coffee proprietor Amber Long, who launched her business west of the courthouse in Guthrie just in time to take advantage of the influx of workers, fans, and the merely curious from all over.

A 2021 survey conducted by Draper Tools revealed some surprising comments from 18- to 34-year-old respondents. Eighty percent thought gardening was cool, and more than half would rather go to a garden center than a nightclub. Imagine choosing horticulture over a night out!

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., will be serving a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472. A donation is always appreciated. The cost for seniors over 60 is $4; everyone else is always welcome, for $8.

• Texas is quickly becoming the new home for Bitcoin mining. Spur, Texas is the on forefront of this new industry as it welcomes Argo Blockchain to Dickens County. Sen. Ted Cruz recently said,“I would like to see Texas become the center of the universe for bitcoin and crypto.” There is a “very natural synergy,” Cruz said, between blockchain and the state’s ethos. Gov. Greg Abbott also tweeted the state soon “will be #1 for blockchain & cryptocurrency.”