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Dickens commission approves providing demolition of Spur buildings for new fire department

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In the regular meeting of the Dickens County commissioners court on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, the court voted unanimously to utilize Dickens County personnel and equipment for demolition of old buildings in the City of Spur in preparation for a new Spur fire department headquarters. Dennis Wyatt, an owner and donor of one of the properties under consideration, abstained from voting.

Jayton reviews candidates, looks to hire for city technician position at March meeting

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In its regularly scheduled monthly meeting of February 15, 2022, called to order by Mayor George Chisum at 6:15 p.m., the Jayton city council reviewed applications received for the job opening of city technician, with one applicant present to address the council considering his interest.

Early voting ends Friday

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AUSTIN—Early voting for the March 1 primary ends Friday. Initial reports indicate turnout has been low, as is traditional in midterm primary elections, with less than a fourth of registered voters going to the polls most years.

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2022 Community Calendar Community Services

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

Early voting under way in Texas through Feb. 25

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Voters began showing up at polling places on Valentine’s Day to cast ballots in partisan primary elections—and some were caught by surprise, by the number of races at every level through statewide and, on the Republican side, 10 nonbinding questions regarding policy matters.

Spur ISD extends superintendent contract through 2025

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In the regular monthly meeting of the Spur Independent School District board on January 24, 2022, trustees voted to extend the contract of superintendent Craig Hamilton through June 30, 2025, after adjourning into executive session and conducting his evaluation.

Mail-in ballot applications rejected at high rate

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AUSTIN—Mail-in ballot applications for the March 1 primary are being rejected by almost 40% — largely because of a missing ID number, which is now required after a new voting bill passed the Legislature last year.

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We got lucky

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About a half an hour before sunrise Sunday, the City of Spur posted on its Facebook page that a main water valve on West Harris Street was leaking, and that the city’s water had to be shut down.