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Local municipal, school board elections open for candidate filings

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Cities and school boards in Dickens and Kent Counties are now accepting applications for candidates to run for city councils and school boards, as of January 18. The deadline for candidates to file is Friday, February 17.

Spur Chamber to host 3rd Saturday Trade Days Jan. 21

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On Saturday, Jan. 21, local vendors and food purveyors are slated to offer their wares at the monthly Third Saturday Trade Days at the Spur Community Center, 502 Burlington Ave., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, so come out and stock up on home-crafted goodies!

Texas Spur Country Roundup

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GAIL—Country music legend Moe Bandy will return to the Coyote Store with his friends James Carothers along with Moore & Moore and special guest acoustic opener Hadlie Jo on Saturday, March 25.

Orzo Chopped Salad

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You may have noticed more plant-based food mentioned in this column recently. While I don’t consider myself vegan, I love reaping the benefits of plant-based eating. Experts say the rewards are not optimum unless we are eating 100% this way—although it stands to reason we can still excel by eating what our bodies love, as often as we can.

Shutterbugs: Interested in a Spur Photography Club?

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Reach out to Rick and CJ Boales

State sales tax revenues $3.93B in December; up 10.5% over last year

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AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.93 billion in December, 10.5 percent more than in December 2021. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the agency in December.

PSISD approves limitation on appraised values for Cottonwood Solar in Dec. special meeting

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On December 20, the Patton Springs Independent School District board of trustees held a special meeting to review the Application of HE-Cottonwood Solar LLC for Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property, pursuant to Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax code.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

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MATADOR—Foothills Celebrations, which has presented an annual fall festival and, in 2022, is bringing its 2nd annual Dueling Pianos performance to the city Feb. 25. Watch the organization’s Facebook page for details and ticket availability.

LIBRARY NOTES

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King’s new“Billy Summers”a thrilling read any time of year

Jackson steps down as District Attorney of 110th District Court

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FLOYDADA—Lockney, Texas, native Wade Jackson, district attorney for the 110th District Court, last week announced his resignation midway through his second four-year term.