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JAYTON BLAZE A fire broke out Sunday afternoon, Sept. 25, at the Kent County General Store in Jayton, destroying equipmentandinventory. | THETEXASSPUR

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 1:21pm

Landmark general store damaged in fire

At 3:45 p.m. last Sunday, dispatchers received a call from employees of the Kent County General Store at 272 N. Main Street in Jayton. A fire had started toward the back of the steel-frame building,...

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TWO STORES IN ONE The Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store in the 200 block of E. Hill St. (State Hwy. 70) in Spur is set to open to shoppers Sept. 29. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 1:20pm

Family Dollar/Dollar Tree to open in Spur this week

A Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store that’s been in the works in Spur for a bout a year is planning a tentative soft opening Thursday, Sept. 29 and an official grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 15,...

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Machinist Matt Humphreys, who specializes in bit and spur designs, demonstrated aspects of the craft to fellow artisans September 23 and 24 in Dickens. More photos, page 12. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 1:20pm

Humphreys host traditional crafters in Dickens

According to experts and collectors, the history of bits and spurs in North America dates to the Spanish conquistadors who first came to the new world in the 1500s, bringing horses with them. Six...

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ThenomineesforHomecomingQueenhavebeenannouncedatSpurISD. Shown are junior Chrislin Roden, freshman Allison Fulmer, sophomore Sadie Young and senior Paige Gonzalez. Spur Homecoming festivities will be October 6-8.| TEXAS SPUR PHOTO

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 1:19pm

Spur Homecoming Court

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 1:19pm

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 HOMECOMING events will take place from Thursday...

TOP HEADLINES

Landmark general store damaged in fire

09/28/2022 - 1:21pm
Family Dollar/Dollar Tree to open in Spur this week

09/28/2022 - 1:20pm
Humphreys host traditional crafters in Dickens

09/28/2022 - 1:20pm
Spur Homecoming Court

09/28/2022 - 1:19pm
What's happening

09/28/2022 - 1:19pm
Jayton gin plant sold, to be removed

09/21/2022 - 10:25am
Sparrow’s Nest benefits from $5K BCEC grant

09/21/2022 - 10:25am
Mortenson holds area job fair at Spur center

09/21/2022 - 10:20am
Spur FUMC to hold vote on disaffiliation Sept. 27

09/21/2022 - 10:19am
What's happening

09/21/2022 - 10:19am
Jayton gin property to go on block Sept. 19

09/14/2022 - 11:07am
Spur Art Guild annual show open to entries

09/14/2022 - 11:07am
Headliner announced for 70th Annual Spur Homecoming Dance Oct. 8

09/14/2022 - 11:06am
Spur Chamber to host 3rd Saturday Trade Days Sept. 17

09/14/2022 - 11:06am
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09/14/2022 - 11:05am

spur weather forecast

News

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GREEN THUMBS TO BENEFIT CITY PARK
Spur ISD students under the guidance of teacher Myles Hammack presented a plan for enhancement of Spur’s Dyess Park to city council Sept. 22. Council approved the proposal and later commended the group on social media. | THE TEXAS SPUR. See story on page 2.

09/29/2022 - 12:00am

GREEN THUMBS TO BENEFIT CITY PARK

Texas Spur Country Roundup

Museum book signing one facet of Matador’s Foothills Celebration Oct. 15

BRISCOE COOK OFF

SPOTLIGHT ON BIT & SPUR MAKERS GATHERING

Community & Opinions

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09/29/2022 - 12:00am

Spur raises tap fees, adopts animal control measures

In its regular monthly meeting of Tuesday, Sept. 22, Spur City Council handled a lengthy agenda, which included revised ordinances regarding utility tap fees and animal control, in about an hour and a half. Personnel matters on the agenda were...

Self-help for the chronic creative

Speaker opposes drive to end tenure

2022 Community Calendar

This week’s shoutouts

2022 Community Calendar

Sports & Schools

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JAYBIRDSXC
At the Denton MileSplit Invitational Cross Country Meet Saturday in Denton, the Jaybirds finished 10th out of 28 teams.Griff Reel finished 6th overall, and Zech Mosley took 17th in the JV division. | COURTESY PHOTO

09/29/2022 - 12:00am

Golf cart awarded

Spur dominates in Battle of the Bulldogs

Spur 5th graders present annual Constitution Day program

Patton Springs Student Council

PATTON LETTER JACKET

Obituaries

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09/22/2022 - 12:00am

Patsy McAnally Fulford, 1937–2022

Patsy McAnally Fulford said good-bye to her beloved Texas on September 6, 2022, beginning her next journey but leaving behind her wonderful memory for her family and friends to cherish. Patsy was born December 28, 1937, in Spur, Texas, to Lois...

Wanda Joyce Burrow, 1941–2002

Estella Garcia Barron, 1945–2022

Aaron Latham, 1943–2022

Druline Byrd Rape, 1930–1922

Norma Jean Roberson, 1936–2022

Special Sections

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High School Football Guide

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Graduation Keepsake Edition 2022

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