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Independence Day weekend throughout the region

Wed, 06/29/2022 - 7:54am

Independence Day weekend throughout the region

Whether you’re traveling or staying close to home as you celebrate the Fourth of July this year, there’s bound to be an event close to you. In Texas Spur Country, the 2022 lineup of parades, contests...

Big Dog BBQ Cook-off 2022 awards top 10 prizes

LET THE BIG DOG EAT Gary Robertson and his Holy Smokers BBQ team took home the top trophy in the brisket category and also ranked in ribs. | TEXAS SPUR PHOTO

Wed, 06/29/2022 - 7:54am

Big Dog BBQ Cook-off 2022 awards top 10 prizes

Spur’s Swenson Park welcomed visitors and barbecue aficionados last weekend for its fifth annual Big Dog BBQ Cook-off, an IBCA-sanctioned event that draws some of the top cooking teams in the...

Spur VFD receives $10K from South Plains Electric Cooperative and CoBank

FIRING UP to support Spur’s new firehouse project June 23 were (front row, from left) Dale Ancell, general manager, South Plains Electric Cooperative; Spur mayor Louise Jones; Spur VFD chief Wess Abbott; SPEC lineman Landon White; Dean Church, vice president, CoBank; Kayla Bateman, SPEC supervisor of office services; (back row, from left) SPEC retiree Robert Daughtry; Dickens County commissioner Charlie Morris; SPEC operations manager Kevin Swaringen; SPEC retiree Bobby Baker; SPEC board member Scott Martin; Dickens County commissioners Dennis Wyatt and Mike Smith. | COURTESY PHOTO

Wed, 06/29/2022 - 7:54am

Spur VFD receives $10K from South Plains Electric Cooperative and CoBank

Spur’s Volunteer Fire Department last week received a $10,000 donation from South Plains Electric Cooperative (SPEC) and CoBank to help them build a new fire station. This donation comes as the...

A POPSICKLE-LICKIN’ GOOD TIME

Wed, 06/29/2022 - 7:53am

A POPSICKLE-LICKIN’ GOOD TIME

What better way to beat the heat than an ice-cold treat? Two-year-old Callan Moeller, son of Bandy and Jordan Moeller of Spur, is a fan of the red variety. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Wed, 06/29/2022 - 7:53am

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Independence Day weekend throughout the region

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Independence Day weekend throughout the region

06/29/2022 - 7:54am

Independence Day weekend throughout the region

Whether you’re traveling or staying close to home as you celebrate the Fourth of July this year, there’s bound to be an event close to you. In Texas Spur Country, the 2022 lineup of parades, contests, kids’ activites, and more starts on Friday, July...

Big Dog BBQ Cook-off 2022 awards top 10 prizes

Spur VFD receives $10K from South Plains Electric Cooperative and CoBank

A POPSICKLE-LICKIN’ GOOD TIME

Spur’s 3-Story Mystery

Spur Chamber to host parade on 4th

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06/29/2022 - 7:53am

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. SPUR ISD SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM Spur ISD is required to participate in the Texas Department of Agriculture...

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Ruby Red fruit salad a red, white, and blue spectacular

Sports & Schools

Clubhouse News

06/29/2022 - 5:00am

The first annual Golf’in with Nanna Debbie tournament was held at the course on June 25th and 26th. Nine three-person teams came out to scramble. This tournament was held to support the Debbie Daughtry Memorial Scholarship Fund, which is awarded by...

Spur’s Martin spends week in Washington on SPEC Youth Tour

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Leadership Camp scheduled for July 11–15

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06/29/2022 - 5:00am

Vera Crafton Newton, 1934–2022

WAXAHACHIE—Vera Crafton Newton went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the home of her son in Waxahachie, Texas. Vera was born on August 8, 1934 to her parents, Oscar and Willie Crafton of Spur, Texas. She graduated from...

Don Boland, 1938–2022

Roger Clad Bradford Sr., 1940–2022

Dwight Edward Dillashaw, 1939–2022

Allen Ray Martin, 1965–2022

Peggy Darlene (Henderson) Bradford, 1945–2022

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