NEW SPUR COACH, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Mark Weaver, pictured with daughter McKye at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW SPUR COACH, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Mark Weaver, pictured with daughter McKye at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium. | COURTESY PHOTO

Spur ISD names Mark Weaver head coach, AD

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Thu, 06/11/2026 - 04:31
RUSS MORRIS | TEXAS SPUR Spur ISD has hired its new athletic director and head football coach for...
A MOOOVING EVENT The Dickens County-Spur Library hosted this week’s summer reading program with help from the Southwest Dairy Farmers who brought an energetic, close-up experience with Callie the Amazing Dairy Cow to the library for youngsters to enjoy. Next Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. bring your youngsters out to the Spur Library for“Touch a Truck.' | COURTESY PHOTO

A MOOOVING EVENT The Dickens County-Spur Library hosted this week’s summer reading program with help from the Southwest Dairy Farmers who brought an energetic, close-up experience with Callie the Amazing Dairy Cow to the library for youngsters to enjoy. Next Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. bring your youngsters out to the Spur Library for“Touch a Truck.' | COURTESY PHOTO

A MOOOVING EVENT

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A MOOOVING EVENT The Dickens County-Spur Library hosted this week’s summer reading program with help from the Southwest Dairy Farmers who brought an energetic, close-up experience with Callie the Amazing Dairy Cow to the library for youngsters to enjoy. Next Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. bring your youngsters out to the Spur Library for“Touch a Truck.' | COURTESY PHOTO

A MOOOVING EVENT The Dickens County-Spur Library hosted this week’s summer reading program with help from the Southwest Dairy Farmers who brought an energetic, close-up experience with Callie the Amazing Dairy Cow to the library for youngsters to enjoy. Next Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. bring your youngsters out to the Spur Library for“Touch a Truck.' | COURTESY PHOTO

A MOOOVING EVENT

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SWEET OR SPICY Aguas frescas can be sweetened with agave syrup, honey or sugar—or spiced up with a little chili powder, or a fresh chile pepper. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

SWEET OR SPICY Aguas frescas can be sweetened with agave syrup, honey or sugar—or spiced up with a little chili powder, or a fresh chile pepper. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Peach agua fresca popular for summer

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Thu, 06/11/2026 - 04:31
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PINCHING BASIL encourages bushy growth, which keeps plants leafy. | iSTOCK PHOTO

PINCHING BASIL encourages bushy growth, which keeps plants leafy. | iSTOCK PHOTO

Pinch basil to boost bounty

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Thu, 06/11/2026 - 04:31
CUISINE & CULTURE Basil is a fragrant aromatic herb, an indispensable complement to Mediterranean...

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CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT WINNERS were Kyler Ezell and Hunter Welch.

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT WINNERS were Kyler Ezell and Hunter Welch.

Spur Hackers Tourney results in 45 teams

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Thu, 06/11/2026 - 04:31
SGA HACKERSTOURNAMENT The Spur Golf Association held its annual Hackers Tournament June 5, with 45...
DICKENS 4-H AT STATE ROUNDUP Maddie Foster got to experience State Roundup for the first time last week, competing in Health and Wellness Educational Presentation. Erin McGalliard received her 4-H scholarship as well. State 4-H Roundup 2026 was held in College Station. | COURTESY PHOTOS

DICKENS 4-H AT STATE ROUNDUP Maddie Foster got to experience State Roundup for the first time last week, competing in Health and Wellness Educational Presentation. Erin McGalliard received her 4-H scholarship as well. State 4-H Roundup 2026 was held in College Station. | COURTESY PHOTOS

DICKENS 4-H AT STATE ROUNDUP

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DUDSTODAZZLE Ella Long, Lainey Baldridge and Camryn Arnold competed in Duds to Dazzle. | COURTESY PHOTO

DUDSTODAZZLE Ella Long, Lainey Baldridge and Camryn Arnold competed in Duds to Dazzle. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE ROUNDUP 2026

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Thu, 06/11/2026 - 04:31
STATE ROUNDUP 2026 Last week Kent County 4-H members competed in a wide variety of areas at the...

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

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Thu, 05/28/2026 - 05:12
William Milton North, 91, of Bowie, Texas passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026.
A MOOOVING EVENT The Dickens County-Spur Library hosted this week’s summer reading program with help from the Southwest Dairy Farmers who brought an energetic, close-up experience with Callie the Amazing Dairy Cow to the library for youngsters to enjoy. Next Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. bring your youngsters out to the Spur Library for“Touch a Truck.' | COURTESY PHOTO

A MOOOVING EVENT The Dickens County-Spur Library hosted this week’s summer reading program with help from the Southwest Dairy Farmers who brought an energetic, close-up experience with Callie the Amazing Dairy Cow to the library for youngsters to enjoy. Next Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. bring your youngsters out to the Spur Library for“Touch a Truck.' | COURTESY PHOTO

A MOOOVING EVENT

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A MOOOVING EVENT The Dickens County-Spur Library hosted this week’s summer reading program with help from the Southwest Dairy Farmers who brought an energetic, close-up experience with Callie the Amazing Dairy Cow to the library for youngsters to enjoy. Next Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. bring your youngsters out to the Spur Library for“Touch a Truck.' | COURTESY PHOTO

A MOOOVING EVENT The Dickens County-Spur Library hosted this week’s summer reading program with help from the Southwest Dairy Farmers who brought an energetic, close-up experience with Callie the Amazing Dairy Cow to the library for youngsters to enjoy. Next Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. bring your youngsters out to the Spur Library for“Touch a Truck.' | COURTESY PHOTO

A MOOOVING EVENT

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NEW SPUR COACH, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Mark Weaver, pictured with daughter McKye at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW SPUR COACH, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Mark Weaver, pictured with daughter McKye at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium. | COURTESY PHOTO

Spur ISD names Mark Weaver head coach, AD

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RUSS MORRIS | TEXAS SPUR Spur ISD has hired its new athletic director and head football coach for the 2026–27 school year. Coach Mark Weaver was officially named to the position on June 7. The official announcement comes after Tate Clark, former athletic director of the Bulldogs, stepped down and…
Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues

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FLOMOT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will host a fajita plate fundraiser Friday, June 12, 5 p.m., to benefit area firefighters, Flomot Community Center. Will deliver to Floydada, Matador, Quitaque, Silverton, and Turkey. Suggested donation for the beef or chicken fajitas plates is $15…
Texas Tribune makes list of planned data centers available

Texas Tribune makes list of planned data centers available

Texas Tribune makes list of planned data centers available

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“An unprecedented data center boom means new challenges for Texas. Find out what’s planned near you” is the lede for an information piece published earlier this week in The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, statewide source that newspapers like ours trust for coverage of topics that concern all our…

Spur city council discusses electrical contracts for the city, mobile home approvals

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In the regular monthly meeting of the Spur City Council on May 19, City Secretary Ashley Carothers, administered the oath of office to the aldermen elected May 2, 2023: Kristy Price, Ward 1, and Laidy Vasquez, Ward 2. Alderman Don Wright made a motion, and a second wasmadebyAlderman Rhea Melton to…
Kent commissioners approve reinvestment zone following public comment, pro and con

Kent commissioners approve reinvestment zone following public comment, pro and con

Kent commissioners approve reinvestment zone following public comment, pro and con

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BARBARA BRANNON | TEXAS SPUR During an afternoon hearing June 8, 2026, Kent County commissioners voted unanimously to take the first step toward negotiation of terms with Crusoe AI for a proposed data center within the county. While opposition has been vocal over recent weeks since the Denver-…
THE AMARILLO HELIUM PLANT, operated by the United States Bureau of Mines, was the first to produce helium from the extensive helium resources in the Texas Panhandle. From 1929 until 1943, it furnished almost all of the world's supply of helium. | TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

THE AMARILLO HELIUM PLANT, operated by the United States Bureau of Mines, was the first to produce helium from the extensive helium resources in the Texas Panhandle. From 1929 until 1943, it furnished almost all of the world's supply of helium. | TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

A Mother Road landmark that was lighter than air

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington
Along the Mother Road’s 2,448 (give or take) miles are hundreds—maybe thousands—of pull-overworthy sites and sights. Think how many you’ve seen in posts if not in person: the world’s second largest rocking chair, in Fanning, Illinois; the Blue Whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma; Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch…
Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY?  The famous Chicago-to-L.A. highway celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and we’ll help you get hip to the trip each week from now through summer’s end— with valuable information and a chance to win prizes, including a year’s subscription to the…
JACOB WALTERS will serve as WTC’s new men’s rodeo coach. | COURTESY PHOTO

JACOB WALTERS will serve as WTC’s new men’s rodeo coach. | COURTESY PHOTO

WTC announces new leadership team for rodeo program

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STAFF REPORTS SNYDER— Western Texas College has named Jacob Walters and Timmi Lynne Hutchings as the new leadership team for its rodeo program. Walters will serve as the men’s head rodeo coach, and Hutchings will serve as the women’s head rodeo coach. Both bring to the college a…
DUDSTODAZZLE Ella Long, Lainey Baldridge and Camryn Arnold competed in Duds to Dazzle. | COURTESY PHOTO

DUDSTODAZZLE Ella Long, Lainey Baldridge and Camryn Arnold competed in Duds to Dazzle. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE ROUNDUP 2026

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STATE ROUNDUP 2026 Last week Kent County 4-H members competed in a wide variety of areas at the annualState4-HRoundupinCollegeStation. | COURTESY PHOTOS
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