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Removal of Cap Rock microwave tower marks end of an era

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Jim Whitefield remembers when he once climbed that tower. All 160 feet of it.

Active COVID-19 cases in Lubbock trending up

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Active COVID-19 cases in Lubbock trending up

SPUR SMASHERS

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At the end of 20 hours of tournament softball—during a hot, dry weekend in Spur—the local Smashers team claimed the trophy Saturday night, defeating Ralls 11-1. The Smashers’ 11 runs included a three-run homer in the 5th inning; team members’ friends and family rushed the field to take part in the victory photo op. THE TEXAS SPUR

Texas Spur Country Roundup

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SCURRY

What's happening

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Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@ thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues.

Dickens County Historical Commission creates geocaching trail

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As the Covid-19 lockdown slowly lifts, according to the Dickens County Historical Commission, people are itching to get out while still maintaining social distance.

NEWS BRIEF

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Betsy Arnold, chair of the Big Dog BBQ Cook-off to benefit Dickens County fire departments June 19–20, reports as of June 8 that 32 cooking teams have signed up. A few slots are still available for judges; contact spurchamber@gmail.com. Vendor and farmers’ market places are also available.

TxDOT closes Salt Fork Brazos River Bridge on US 380 West June 9

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STONEWALL COUNTY—Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has closed the Salt Fork Brazos River bridge on US 380 West between Jayton and Aspermont beginning Tuesday, June 9, 2020. The temporary closure is part of a $270,000.00 project that will repair the joint and bridge supports.

Fireworks and festivities for the Fourth

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We know you’re wondering, like all of us, where to go enjoy the outdoors and honor our country during this difficult season—while maintaining safety and social distancing. So here’s a guide to July 4 events in Texas Spur Country, plus what’s going on in larger cities nearby. Watch this space in The Texas Spur between now and July 2, as details continue to develop.

Spur Chamber selected for UT survey

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From the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce: The following message is the email several Spur residents have received June 8 from the IC2 Institute at the University of Texas. Anyone in Dickens County who wishes may participate; feel free to pass the survey email along to your friends and neighbors, or find the Internet link on the Spur Area Chamber Facebook page. The Chamber appreciates help in gathering useful information about our community.