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PREVIEW: FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND ACROSS THE REGION

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CROSBYTON—MONDAY, JULY 4

Big Dog is back: Annual BBQ Cookoff returns for 5th year in Swenson Park June 24–25

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Barbecue aficionados will return to cook up—and taste— some mouth-watering ribs, brisket, chicken and steak this weekend at Spur’s Swenson Park for the 5th annual ICBA-sanctioned Big Dog BAB Cook-off.

TxDOT to seek public comment on EV infrastructure plan

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The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on an electric vehicle infrastructure plan that would add hundreds of new charging stations statewide. Texas will receive a total of $407.8 million in federal funding between fiscal years 2022 and 2026 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill passed in November 2021 to execute the plan, according to TxDOT’s website.

Public invited to visit Roland Spring dig site in Scurry County July 3

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According to Scurry County Museum director Tessa Holladay, scientists from the Lubbock Lake Landmark, the Museum of Texas Tech, and the Scurry County Museum have returned to the Roland Spring Ranch archeological dig site in Scurry County first time in two years.

Famed cowboy Buster Welch laid to rest in Sweetwater

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“An iconic Texas cowboy has ridden off into his final sunset,” read one of the many tributes to the late Buster Welch, who died at his home in Abilene, Texas, earlier this month at 94 years old.

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR LIBRARY SUMMER READING

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR BASKETBALL CAMP

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Helping Hands supports Spur Library

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A HELPING HAND FOR THE LIBRARY Laurie Robinson (left) of Spur’s Helping Hands thrift shop presented a donation check to the Dickens County–Spur Library this week. DETAILS, PAGE 3

Argo Blockchain schedules June 29 annual meeting

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Cryptocurrency mining firm Argo Blockchain PLC (LSE: ARB; NASDAQ: ARBK), whose Helios mining facility in Dickens County opened for business last month, has announced that it will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 10 a.m. on June 29, 2022 at the offices of Fladgate LLP, 16 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DG.

Third Saturday Trade Days set for this Saturday in Spur at Swenson Park Show Barn

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The Spur Area Chamber of Commerce will again present its Third Saturday Trade Day on June 18, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Swenson Park Show Barn in Spur. Doors open for vendor setup at 8 a.m.; doors open to shoppers at 9 a.m.