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

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.

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Shutterbugs: Interested in a Spur Photography Club?

Reach out to Rick and CJ Boales

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SNEAK PEEK

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Kent Co. Livestock Show this weekend in Clairemont

It’s livestock show time again in Kent County, a tradition that exceeds eight decades of featuring local 4-H and FFA youngstersandtheiranimals.TheshowisscheduledforFriday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14, 2022, at the Kent County Stock Show Barn in Clairemont.

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Two-time Stonewall escapee Trevino nabbed in Jayton Jan. 3

Jayton resident Hernandez arrested for hindering apprehension

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The 88th Texas legislative session has begun. Here’s what to know

Texas operates under a state Constitution ratified in 1876 as Reconstruction was coming to an end and written by men — yes, just men — who pretty much preferred as small a government as possible. So not only is a legislative session limited to just 20 weeks, it’s 20 weeks every other year.

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THE FORMER ESPUELA STEAK HOUSE

this weekend on US 82/TX 114 in Dickens as Beckton’s, under new owners Becky and Jason Styles. Want to know more about where the name Beckton comes from? Stay tuned in for next week's issue. | THE TEXAS SPUR

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Garbage container changeup in Spur

SPUR GARBAGE COLLECTION CUSTOMERS— The City of Spur is requesting that if you still have an SOS dumpster (gray) on your property, please call OS Waste (844) 767-3867 to let them know.