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2021: A changing of the guard A new era in leadership begins

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From start to finish 2021 was a year in which change roiled the familiar, especially in leadership. From elected officials to business leaders to school administrators to legendary ranch ownership, the torch was passed throughout 2021.

First day hike activities planned at nearly 100 Texas state parks

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If you’re making a New Year’s resolution to be more active in 2022 and are looking to enjoy temperate weather across most of the state, the Texas State Parks have a tradition of First Day Hike activities that you can take advantage of. Nearly 100 First Day Hike events are planned from late evening Friday, Dec. 31, throughout New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2022.

District, state, federal candidates file for March 1 primary

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Candidates for district, state and federal offices have filed to be on the March 1 primary ballot in Texas.

2022 Kent County Jr. Livestock Show dates set

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Dates for the 2022 Kent County Junior Livestock Show show are Friday and Saturday, January 14 and 15. All events are open to the public and are held at the Kent County Stock Show Barn in Clairemont, Texas. Questions? Call (806) 237-3751.

2022 Dickens County Jr. Livestock Show dates set

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Dates for the 2022 Dickens County Jr. Livestock Show show are Friday and Saturday, January 21 and 22. All events are open to the public and are held at the Livestock Exhibition Barn in Swenson Park, Spur. The 2021 event had 56 total exhibitors; committee members have worked tirelessly during the past year to raise funds and grow participation.

State steps up DUI enforcement during holidays

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Peppermint meringues put a bit of pizzazz in the new year

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Who’s ready to ring in 2022? Bidding farewell to 2020 was long awaited with the year we had. But I’d say 2021 has brought its own share of challenges. I do try to focus on some of the wonderful aspects of this past year; there were certainly many things to be thankful for. But I’m also excited to move forward to a time when outings and experiences we used to take for granted will be completely safe again. I know we all long for that. And for alleviating some of the fear of loved ones falling ill.

Onion calendar rain prediction

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If we could peer into the future to see what next year may bring, would we really want to know? Soon we say good-bye to this year and greet a new year, but thinking back to this strange year that started with the Artic Blast and is ending in parched ground, who would have wanted to foresee these events?

New books, new readers at the Spur library

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Happy New Year from all of us at the Dickens County Spur Public Library.

Spur Senior Citizens

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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.