Community & Opinions

Dickens County earns zero lost time safety award from TAC Risk Management Pool

AUSTIN— Dickens County has earned a 2022 Zero Lost Time Safety Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) for its record of no lost work days during the 2022 coverage year.

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2023 Public meetings and events

GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY will be observed Friday, April 14, with numerous public offices closed and some schools releasing students early.

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Bill would require fentanyl education

ThedeathofaLeander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, to file a bill that would require 10 hours of education annually concerning the dangers of the drug to students in sixth grade and up, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

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2023 Community Calendar

Community Services and Organizations

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A name to remember

C.S. Lewis. Jerry Lewis. Jerry Lee Lewis. Huey Lewis. Ray Lewis. Carl Lewis. John Lewis. Meriwether Lewis.

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2023 Community Calendar

SPUR VISITOR CENTER at 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce and open during regular hours Tuesday–Saturday. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

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Thumbs up, thumbs down Thursday: Spring Break Edition

Ihope that you take some time to take a pause and enjoy the warmer and longer days. This corner is taking some time to give a few thumbs up to some good things going on around here, and to point with a downward digit some improvements warranted.

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County Conservation Partners Host Local Work Group Meeting

When: March 21, 2023 Time: 8:00–10:00 a.m. Location: Dickens County Annex

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House pushes armed officer at all schools

Under legislation prioritized by House Speaker Dade Phelan, every Texas school would have an armed police officer, and aspiring teachers would receive extra support.