Community & Opinions

SEPTEMBER MEMBER OF THE MONTH

SEPTEMBER MEMBER OF THE MONTH Kent County Lions Club has begun a new program year by recognizing a Community Member of the Month. The first recipient was Kathy Lisenbee. Those who nominated her were quick to say that she is “always willing to help anyone in need for all the right reasons” ... “although she is retired and active in her hobby of barrel racing, she still finds time to volunteer at our ambulance service.”

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Farewell, Uncle Clifton

Every family has its own “Uncle Clifton.”

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2021 Community Calendar

Community Services

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LIONS’ SHARE

LIONS’ SHARE Tricia Edwards of the Sparrow’s Nest maternity home in Jayton received a donation from the Graham Lions Club of $1,000 last week.

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NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK OCTOBER 3-9

National Newspaper Week, beginning the first Sunday in October annually, recognizes the service of newspapers and their employees across North America.

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Abbott wants to increase illegal voting penalties

AUSTIN—Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Legislature to increase the penalty for illegal voting, adding the item to the third special session now underway. However, House Speaker Dade Phelan, R- Beaumont, quickly rejected the proposal, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

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Secretary of state announces election audits

AUSTIN— In a two-sentence press release, the secretary of state’s office announced an audit of four Texas counties — Dallas, Harris, Tarrant and Collin — for the 2020 election.

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Happy Homecatting, er Homecoming

Hello, humans, my caretakers have asked me to write to you today.

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Spur welcomes all to National Night Out in Swenson Park Oct. 5

Continuing a tradition of several years in Spur, the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce invites community members of all ages and neighborhoods to a free picnic dinner in Swenson Park Tues., October 5, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hot dogs with all the fixins will be served at the Pavillion.