SPUR BANK FAMILY on the occasion of Elaine Key’s retirement as president in December 2023 includes Melanie McCormick (in red plaid, to Key’s right), now marking 35 years with the organization. | TEXAS SPUR

SPUR BANK FAMILY on the occasion of Elaine Key’s retirement as president in December 2023 includes Melanie McCormick (in red plaid, to Key’s right), now marking 35 years with the organization. | TEXAS SPUR

Spur Security’s McCormick an employee to bank on

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:49

COLLEAGUES HONOR FELLOW STAFFER ON 35 YEARS—AND COUNTING This week members of the tightknit Spur Security Bank team in Spur and Lubbock honored an anniversary that’s increasingly rare in today’s working world, when executive vice president Melanie McCormick marked 35 years with the...

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |
Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:49
The library is pleased to announce that our updated fines policy is now in effect.
BOOKS ABOUT BUTTERFLIES Pique children’s curiosity in butterflies by taking them to a library—then help them make ther own observation chamber! | iSTOCK PHOTO

BOOKS ABOUT BUTTERFLIES Pique children’s curiosity in butterflies by taking them to a library—then help them make ther own observation chamber! | iSTOCK PHOTO

Butterfly chambers for kids

Ellen Peffley
Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:49
CUISINE & CULTURE Stumped about keeping youngsters occupied during the summer?
OVER CHARCOAL OR GAS Whether you grill with charcoal or gas, this meal will grill up beautifully. The marinade is a teriyakistyle sauce and is also a tasty basting sauce for the broccoli. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

OVER CHARCOAL OR GAS Whether you grill with charcoal or gas, this meal will grill up beautifully. The marinade is a teriyakistyle sauce and is also a tasty basting sauce for the broccoli. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Asian grilled steak and broccoli a healthy and delicious combination

Angelina L
Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:49
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Community & Opinions

2026 Community Calendar

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Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:49
SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of...

Sports & Schools

JAYTON FOOTBALL CAMP Jayton had 52 athletes attend football camp last week, along with help from four Class of 2027 seniors and coaching staff. | COURTESY PHOTO

JAYTON FOOTBALL CAMP Jayton had 52 athletes attend football camp last week, along with help from four Class of 2027 seniors and coaching staff. | COURTESY PHOTO

JAYTON FOOTBALL CAMP

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Obituaries

Steven Lance Wood, d. 2026

Steven Lance Wood, d. 2026

Steven Lance Wood, d. 2026

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Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:49
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, dad, and Pa, Steve Wood, who...
William Milton North, 1934–2026

William Milton North, 1934–2026

William Milton North, 1934–2026

News Staff
Thu, 05/28/2026 - 05:12
William Milton North, 91, of Bowie, Texas passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026.
What's happening

What's happening

What's happening

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Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues FLOMOT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will host a fajita plate fundraiser Friday, June 12, 5 p.m., to benefit area firefighters, Flomot Community…
What's happening

What's happening

What's happening

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Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues FLOMOT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will host a fajita plate fundraiser Friday, June 12, 5 p.m., to benefit area firefighters, Flomot Community…
Kent County welcomes community to help celebrate Semiquincentennial July 4, 2026

Kent County welcomes community to help celebrate Semiquincentennial July 4, 2026

Kent County welcomes community to help celebrate Semiquincentennial July 4, 2026

Kent County 250 Committee
As our community prepares to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary on Saturday, July 4, we are excited to plan an event that brings people of all ages together in a spirit of fellowship and pride to celebrate Kent County’s history. This milestone is a time when we hope to showcase the traditions…
SPUR BANK FAMILY on the occasion of Elaine Key’s retirement as president in December 2023 includes Melanie McCormick (in red plaid, to Key’s right), now marking 35 years with the organization. | TEXAS SPUR

SPUR BANK FAMILY on the occasion of Elaine Key’s retirement as president in December 2023 includes Melanie McCormick (in red plaid, to Key’s right), now marking 35 years with the organization. | TEXAS SPUR

Spur Security’s McCormick an employee to bank on

Barbara Brannon |
COLLEAGUES HONOR FELLOW STAFFER ON 35 YEARS—AND COUNTING This week members of the tightknit Spur Security Bank team in Spur and Lubbock honored an anniversary that’s increasingly rare in today’s working world, when executive vice president Melanie McCormick marked 35 years with the…
Spur Golf Association to dedicate new clubhouse June 6

Spur Golf Association to dedicate new clubhouse June 6

Spur Golf Association to dedicate new clubhouse June 6

Barbara Brannon |
The game of golf has a long and proud history in Spur—going back to the mid-1930s, when Dickens County was looking to lure a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp and a State Park to the area. When the park idea didn’t fly and a state-constructed course and clubhouse didn’t materialize, Spur…
SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR MAY DAY IN SWENSON PARK

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR MAY DAY IN SWENSON PARK

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR MAY DAY IN SWENSON PARK

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NEWSPAPER SWAP The Navajo Times is the largest independent, Native American-owned weekly newspaper in the U.S., based in Window Rock, Arizona, capital of the Navajo Nation. Founded in 1959 as a tribal newsletter, today it counts a circulation of 24,900 with more than 150,000 weekly readers. Our Texas Spur staff dropped by the paper’s offices in October 2025. | TEXAS SPUR

NEWSPAPER SWAP The Navajo Times is the largest independent, Native American-owned weekly newspaper in the U.S., based in Window Rock, Arizona, capital of the Navajo Nation. Founded in 1959 as a tribal newsletter, today it counts a circulation of 24,900 with more than 150,000 weekly readers. Our Texas Spur staff dropped by the paper’s offices in October 2025. | TEXAS SPUR

Books about the Mother Road

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington
If you haven’t figured it out by now, we’re all about the Route 66 reads. As in maps, magazines, road signs, bumper stickers and travel guides. But especially, in free moments when we aren’t behind the wheel, books. More than other media— even the excellent podcast episodes that have been so…
MAY DAY CONTEST WINNERS On Saturday, May 30 members of the Spur community came together in a special event as a fundraiser for the Spur pool. There was friendly competition in a chili cookoff and a michelada/bloody Mary contest.

MAY DAY CONTEST WINNERS On Saturday, May 30 members of the Spur community came together in a special event as a fundraiser for the Spur pool. There was friendly competition in a chili cookoff and a michelada/bloody Mary contest.

MAY DAY CONTEST WINNERS

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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER: In many of the Route 66 towns we’ve visited, what we called a hot dog is advertised as a“coney”— short for Coney Island hot dog as a nod to the famous Brooklyn, New York, amusement destination. While the name references New York, the…
JAYTON HONORS

JAYTON HONORS

JAYTON HONORS

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JAYTON HONORS The Jayton cheerleaders and mascot had a great week of camp last week. They earned three trophies for Top Band Chant, Chant, and Cheer. Ariel Buerkle, the mascot, was awarded two certificates for best props and most creative. She also won All-American. | COURTESY PHOTOS
WHAT ON EARTH is about to come out of that carrier? A capacity crowd of youngsters and parents waited to find out, as South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation staffers prepared to talk about how to “Unearth a Story” in this year’s summer reading theme with numerous rescued reptiles, mammals and birds. Programs continue at the Dickens County Spur Public Library Tuesday mornings at 10, for the next three weeks. | TEXAS SPUR

WHAT ON EARTH is about to come out of that carrier? A capacity crowd of youngsters and parents waited to find out, as South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation staffers prepared to talk about how to “Unearth a Story” in this year’s summer reading theme with numerous rescued reptiles, mammals and birds. Programs continue at the Dickens County Spur Public Library Tuesday mornings at 10, for the next three weeks. | TEXAS SPUR

AMAZING ANIMALS

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