FILLING PILLS at a busy pace is business-as-usual for staffers Priscilla Fraga (left) and Tonya Ryan at locally owned Dana’s Pharmacy in Spur—though pharmacist-owner Dana Tilton must rely on a shrewd product mix to balance out expenses and revenues in a changing environment. | TEXAS SPUR
Earlier this spring The Texas Tribune produced an enterprise story about how rural pharmacies in our state are using a variety of strategies to preserve economic viability.
One of those interviewed was Spur’s own hometown Dana’s Pharmacy. While the original Texas Tribune piece was illustrated…
103 YEARS OF TRADITION The Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo is slated to take place in Roaring Springs August 27-29, with ranch rodeos, parade, live music and dancing, a reunion which recognizes those coming back home, vendor booths and much more. | FILE PHOTO, PAUL ROBERTS
Three days of fun and tradition are coming your way soon. The 103rd Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo will have some new twists and perennial favorites August 27–29, 2026 in Roaring Springs.
Old Settlers organizers invite businesses, organizations, families and individuals to…
What’s Happening
Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues
DICKENS COUNTY-SPUR LIBRARY
has classroom supply lists for students entering the 2026-2027 school year. The forms are available at the library,…
Do your part to celebrate Spur HoCo and The One and Only Jones
Everyone who’s ever attended one knows that Spur Homecoming is an experience like no other. Festivities start early in the week and last through the whole weekend. Ex-students come from all over, because there truly is no better place to experience the tradition of school-and-community homecoming.…
Shed a little light on Sue Jane Sullivan
Madi Cole Skiles And Katie Gray
Sue Jane Sullivan was born on March 13, 1956, in Colorado City, Texas, to Guy Lloyd Sullivan and Lillie Mae McCleskey. She attended Snyder High School, where she was inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the 1972 state champions volleyball team. She graduated in 1974 and…
EXITZEROFORGLENRIO andthissummer’sRoute66Ramble—for now. Back on the road this fall! | TEXAS SPUR
Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington
The poet Walt Whitman didn’t live to travel by automobile, but he knew a few things about the itch to get out on the “long brown path before me leading wherever I choose.”
He appreciated rhythms of footfall and ferry, hackney and train; the forward motion that opened the eye to fresh vistas and the…
We’re inviting current Spur ISD students and Spur Exes to submit an original drawing of Charles B. Jones Stadium for a chance to have their artwork featured on our commemorative T-shirt!
CONTEST RULE Eligibility
• Open to all current Spur ISD students and Spur ISD alumni (Exes).
•…
PRE-K SCHOOL 4 Boxes 24 Count Crayola Crayons (PRIMARY colors, no jumbo please)
4 Boxes PRIMARY Colors CrayolaWashable Markers (not fine tip)
1 Washable Watercolor Paint Palette with Brush 1- Package 4 Count Cans Play-Doh (any colors)
1 small ROUND tip Fiskar Scissors 6- Large Glue Sticks
1 Small…
CHEER CAMP Spur Varsity Cheerleaders began preparing last week for a new season with their cheerleader camp. | COURTESY PHOTO
CHEER CAMP
ZACCHAEUS CARTER
The Spur Bulldogs have selected a new head boys basketball coach for the 2026–27 season. On July 17, the Spur ISD announced the hiring of Zacchaeus Carter.
Coach Carter is a native of Garland, Texas, but is also familiar with West Texas, having played college basketball for the McMurry War Hawks.…
