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Burrows introduces himself to voters across the district

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If all goes as anticipated in next November’s state representative elections—and in conservative West Texas, there’s not much reason to think it won’t—residents of Dickens and Kent Counties will be among those getting to know a new legislator who’s already served the Lubbock area for four terms.

Spur to welcome community, visitors for free parade, dance Saturday night

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After the often lonely, cold and dark days of the pandemic Christmas season of 2020, Spur, Texas, is ready to have a healthier and happier celebration this year. (Can it really be that the day I’m writing this—December 13—is one year to the day since anyone received a Covid-19 vaccine? We hope everyone is vaccinated and feeling well these days!)

Primary ballots set for Dickens, Kent counties

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More than a dozen candidates—some incumbents, some challengers—have filed to be on the primary election ballot in Kent County. Interested candidates were required to file with county party chairs and pay a filing fee by Dec. 13 to get their names on the ballot.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

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FLOYDADA—The Floydada Chamber of Commerce has announced that this year’s Santa on the Square will be Thursday, Dec. 16 at Nutthouse Designs in downtown Floydada. Santa Claus will arrive at 5:15 p.m. to start welcoming all the children and will stay until 6:30 p.m., according to chamber manager Kortney deBock. The Chamber invites members of the community to bring the kids and a camera.

What's Happening

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Kent County election filings grow

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Election year 2022 continues to shape up as a season of transition in Kent County, as many candidates file to run to replace longtime elected officials.

Argo postpones Dickens open house, hiring fair

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In light of last week’s new concerns around pending border closures and the Covid-19 omicron variant, Canadabased Argo Blockchain made the tough decision to cancel its in-person Hiring Fair and Open House scheduled for Dec. 2 and 3, 2021, in Dickens.

Spur brightens up for the holidays

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For many in big cities or small towns it’s been a dull and fretful year. Pandemic closures and cancellations left many celebrations, from class reunions to nursing home visits to concerts to vacations, dark.

HEARING FROM HD83

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HEARING FROM HD83 In the newly reconfigured Texas House District 83, changes are in store for Dickens and Kent Counties. Four-term state representative Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) has been making a series of Town Hall visits to get to know the district’s constituents—and listen to their concerns. We sat down with Rep. Burrows in his Lubbock office to get to know him better. Look for the Q&A and coverage of Town Hall’s in next week’s Texas Spur.

BACK AT THE BETHLEHEM BUNKHOUSE

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BACK AT THE BETHLEHEM BUNKHOUSE Members of Spur’s First United Methodist Church presented their annual Living Nativity pageant, staged in front of the sanctuary along Burlington Avenue on Sunday evening.