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WILD WEST WARNING
One ranch protection man was said to have posted a handwritten sign at the lynching site of a notorious rustler: “FAIR WARNING • EVERY HARBERER • THAT HARBERS • THEAVES & MURDURES •WILL BE SERVED •THE SAMEWAY.” | THE TEXAS SPUR |
SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 10
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Many years ago, author Bill O’Neal, a coach and history professor at Panola College in deep East Texas, journeyed out to this side of the Lone Star State to pursue the stories of two famous early-day...
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foranyamount of time, you’re probably aware of The Texas Spur's unstinting commitment to quality local journalism, especially in rural communities like ours—even when we fall short of resources to...
$50K FOR SPUR PARK
During the October 5 ceremonies to dedicate the new Spur fire station, Clearway Energy (partners in the Texas Solar Nova project in neighboring Kent County) presented a gift of $50,000 to the City of Spur to fund further improvements in Rickels Park, which is situated across Third Street from the firehouse. Mayor Louise Jones (center) said that a citizens’ committee consisting of Andrew Adams, Marcella Bilberry and Darla Thomason would meet soon to draft plans for the improvements. | THE TEXAS SPUR
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CHILI JUDGES,
from left, were Kevin Brendle, Rowdy Logsdon and his son, Don Kaneski and Matt McArthur. | THE TEXAS SPUR
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The Spur Area Chamber of Commerce, the Dickens County Historical Commission and Dickens County 4-H all came together to create a one-of-a-kind event Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Palace Theater and the...