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Spur PD to hold ‘Santa Red and Blue’ charity drive for Christmas

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The Spur Police Department will be organizing a Food and Toy drive this year to assist 15 Spur families with the makings of Christmas dinner and gifts for children, according to Chief Billy R. Spears. The department invites local individuals and businesses to donate a non-perishable food item and/or a toy to assist in the effort.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

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DICKENS CITY COUNCIL Thursday, November 11 at 6 p.m. City Hall, 1211 5th St., US 82, Dickens.

10-digit dialing mandatory in several new areas

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AUSTIN—The days of being able to just dial seven digits in seven Texas area codes are behind us. In July 2020 the Federal Communications Commission approved 988 as the abbreviated dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Several Texas area codes (254, 361, 409, 806, 830, 915 and 940) have numbers with a 988 prefix, and had to transition to 10-digit local dialing after the FCC order.

Clark Cat exits newsroom in single bound

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Perhaps he had an urgent rescue mission on the other side of the planet, or maybe a news assignment for The Daily Planet.

2021 Community Calendar

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Community Services

PLAN AHEAD FOR HOLIDAY DEADLINES

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THANKSGIVING WEEK (Thursday, November 25, 2021) Advertising/content deadline Friday, Nov. 19 at 9 a.m.

Baseball’s technological chess moves—and why Dusty Baker keeps cool for old school

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By the time readers see this column, the 2021 World Series championship will either have gone to the Atlanta Braves or the Houston Astros. As a lifelong fan of baseball and its history, I eagerly anticipate this sports event every October. (Now, with an added wild card qualifying game and a division series, the Series sometimes extends into November).

2021 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) 474-5757.

Kent commissioners approve budget and tax rate, fund EMT training, report on TxDOT road funding

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During September and October, the Kent County commissioners’ court handled a variety of business.

Gas prices topping $3 across state

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AUSTIN—The price of a gallon of gasoline tops $3 across much of the state, which is up more than $1.20 from a year ago, according to AAA. The average price for regular gas in Texas stood at $3.03 per gallon on Sunday as crude oil prices continue to creep up, closing above $80 per barrel. Crude oil price is one of a quartet of factors that influence the cost of gasoline, reported The Dallas Morning News. The costs of refining, distribution expenses and taxes also affect the price at the pump.