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100th Annual Motley Dickens Old Settlers sees uptick in vendors, offers guidance for potential new vendors

Organizers of the 100th Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo have seen a great increase in the amount of interest in vendor spots for their 100th Celebration, slated for Aug. 24–26, 2023 in Roaring Springs.

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Keyboard artist Lucy Dean Record named 'Living Legend' in advance of June 1 birthday, her 99th

No one who’s ever heard Lucy Dean Record of Lockney, Texas, tickle the ivories has any doubt why the agile pianist is considered the reigning queen of Western Swing. But the Cowtown Society of Western Music made it official last month in Fort Worth with recognition as one of their “Living Legends.”

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BIOGRAPY

According to her biography on the Northwest Western Swing Music Society website, Lucy Dean Record was born June 1, 1924, to Carmillus H. and Mary Ida Rose. She graduated from Lockney High School, then Draughon’s Business College, and received her piano teaching certification from St. Louis, Missouri Institute of Music.

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‘Truckin'Along US Route 62/82’ Yard Sales set for June 10

Five communities east of Lubbock on Highway 62/82 have joined together for Truckin’ Along US Route 62/82 Yard Sales on June 10. Follow the trinket trucks along US Hwy 62/82 to Hodge Podge Markets, 62 miles from east of Lubbock to Dickens.

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Spur council calls meeting to address police, personnel, legal representation matters

Last Thursday morning the Spur city council held a special meeting to address personnel and consultant matters, including an executive session to review applications for a new city secretary following the resignation of current staffer Ashley Carothers.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR SENIOR CENTER HEALTH FAIR 25TH

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Senate approves final budget heading into session’s last weekend

The Senate approved a final version of the state budget for the next biennium Friday, one that its author says takes advantage of the state's record revenue and surplus.

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11th annual Adult Softball Tourney set for June 9-10 in Swenson Park

The 11th Annual First Baptist Church of Spur Adult CoEd softball tournament will be held June 9-10 in Swenson Park and already five teams have signed up, but organizers can accommodate three more.