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National Pollinator Week? More important than you realize

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June 22–28, 2020, has been designated by Pollinator Partnership (pollinator.org) as National Pollinator Week. It is truly nationally recognized, as on September 21, 2006 S. RES. 580, a bill sponsored by Senator Saxby Chambliss, Republican from Georgia, was passed unanimously by the 109th Congress.

LIBRARY NOTES

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Despite some crazy weather this past weekend, the library’s bake sale fundraiser at the Farmer’s Market was successful. The lightning show followed by some much-needed rain showers put a damper on the Farmer’s Market and third annual Big Dog Cook-off in Swenson Park. Thankfully, the showers gave way to sunshine and the rest of the day was perfect for the events.

Big Dog BBQ Cook-off Winners

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Spur, June 19–20, 2020 Number of Teams: 37

Gonzalez selected for Aspiring Educator Grant

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Gamma Eta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is proud to announce that Hanna Gonzalez of Spur has been selected by the Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation (ASTEF) to receive a $500 Aspiring Educator Grant. Gonzalez is a sophomore majoring in early childhood education at Texas Tech University. Her plans are to be a K–2 teacher following graduation. Gonzalez is a 2019 Spur High School graduate and the daughter of Freddy Gonzalez and Jodi Gonzalez of Spur.

Palace summer season to include video game championship, movies, more

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The Dickens County Historical Commission, owners of Spur’s Palace Theater, met last Thursday and discussed programming plans and operational needs for the theater in the coming months.

Fire up the grills—it’s cook-off time in Spur

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What happens when you bring together 40 cook teams eager for season-end points, a community hungry for tasting some prize-winning barbecue, and a 100-acre city park with room to spread out for social distancing?

White River Lake fireworks slated for July 3

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While Covid-19 precautions remain in place throughout Texas and the nation, communities have faced difficult choices regarding their customary Fourth of July observances. Parades and picnics, family gatherings and fireworks have been, if not canceled, left up in the air.

Cheyne, Swaringen retiring from careers with Cap Rock

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This spring Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc., bids farewell and happy retirement to two longtime employees.

COVID-19 BULLETIN

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Officials with the City of Tahoka have issued a COVID-19 disaster order update, mandating a stay-at-home order other than travel for essential activities or to obtain essential goods and services.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

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