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COVID-19 BULLETIN

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Statewide total tests in Texas 2,431,861

Texas Spur Country Roundup

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CROSBYTON—The Crosbyton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture welcomed a new business to Crosbyton with a grand-opening ribbon cutting at the Smith House Sandwich Shop.

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Dickens Emergency Management asks assistance for first responders

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The Dickens County Office of Emergency Management is asking the help of citizens as the county teams up with other area emergency management offices and agencies to help the “Support Our First Responders Campaign,” July 3 through 16, 2020.

Dickens County enacts 90-day burn ban

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Dickens County Commissioners’ Court enacted a burn ban July 7 restricting all outdoor burning in the unincorporated area of the county for 90 days, unless the restrictions are terminated earlier based on a determination made by the Texas Forest Service or this Court.

Spur ex Jeanette Brown and ‘The Illusion of Leaving’

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“Jamie Wright hates her West Texas hometown of Silver Falls,” the back-cover teaser of “The Illusion of Leaving” reads, “but with her father, Big Jim, on his deathbed, she returns to plan his funeral.”

WHITE RIVER LAKE FOURTH

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WHITE RIVER LAKE FOURTH The White River Lake Marina co-hosted July 4 fireworks with the White River Lake Water District, while requiring those entering the marina store to wear face masks. The Marina grill serves its full menu of lunch selections daily, with its outdoor covered patio available for on-site dining. THE TEXAS SPUR

Perry calls for special legislative session in light of Covid-19

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State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, on July 4 called for a special session so lawmakers could have a say in how Texas proceeds amid soaring Covid-19 caseloads.

Pork migas make use of tasty leftover

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Summertime, s’mores, and thoughts of camping have me dreaming about campfire food. The last time we camped, we took some of our food precooked to make mealtimes easier. The slow cooker is always good to use when planning ahead.

Vitex, or Lilac Chaste Tree, desirable for Zone 7

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Gardeners love summer-blooming shrubs, and a dandy for our region is the Lilac Chaste Tree, scientific name Vitex agnus-castus. Often it is called just “Lilac,” but that common name is more correctly attributed to the bush with the scientific name Syringa vulgaris. There are vast differences between the Lilac Chaste Tree, Vitex, and the Lilac bush, Syringa.