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BULLDOGS WIN The Spur Bulldogs varsity boys basketball split a pair of basketball games last week. They defeated Paducah 30-26 at home on Tuesday night, and Friday night on the road, after being behind 32-14, fell short to Guthrie, 6360. | DANA CONRAD PHOTOS

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SPUR ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP

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Jayton roundball roundup

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ZONED OUT
Spur residents concerned by a proposed RV Park zoning ordinance were among the many who turned out for January 24's city council meeting, which was moved to the Senior Citizens Center due to heating issues at the community center. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Wed, 02/01/2023 - 12:00am

Spur council faces pushback on proposed RV park ordinance

More than 20 people from all sectors showed up on a snowy evening at last week’s Spur city council meeting to voice strong feelings about a variety of municipal services. Feelings ran especially high...

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BISON IN THE BLIZZARD
When Caprock Canyons State Park experienced more than half a foot of the white stuff last Tuesday, photographers Rick and CJ Boales were already stationed in the right spot to capture once-in-a-lifetime images. | RICK BOALES PHOTO

Wed, 02/01/2023 - 12:00am

Spur photographer duo capture perfect snowfall at Caprock Canyons

Photographers Rick and CJ Boales are no strangers to Caprock Canyons State Park in Quitaque, especially since their retirement and move to Dickens County from the Metroplex puts them just a short...

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Retiring DCHC chair Martin to receive statewide award in Austin Feb. 2

in Texas, there are few entrusted to own and manage historical properties themselves— but even fewer with chairs who have selflessly plowed their time and energies into operating such properties for...

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Retiring DCHC chair Martin to receive statewide award in Austin Feb. 2

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Spur photographer duo capture perfect snowfall at Caprock Canyons

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Spur council faces pushback on proposed RV park ordinance

02/01/2023 - 12:00am
Jayton roundball roundup

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SPUR ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP

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CITYWORKSHOP

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Retiring DCHC chair Martin to receive statewide award

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THIS WAY TO THE THEATER

01/26/2023 - 12:00am
ALL REGION BAND

01/26/2023 - 12:00am
Jayton roundball roundup

01/26/2023 - 12:00am
SPUR ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP

01/26/2023 - 12:00am
Galaxy absorbs Helios crypto plant

01/19/2023 - 7:43am
Jayton roundball roundup

01/19/2023 - 12:00am
1000 POINT CLUB

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Spur basketball

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spur weather forecast

News

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02/01/2023 - 12:00am

Mark your calendars and tell your friends that on Monday, Feb. 6 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. the library will be hosting craft night, featuring diamond painting. Diamond painting is a very popular event on craft night. We will have some small sticker...

Pasta puttanesca pleasurable to the palate

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

Texas Spur Country Roundup

WINNER’S CIRCLE

SPOTLIGHT ON SNOW DAYS IN TEXAS SPUR COUNTRY

Community & Opinions

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02/01/2023 - 12:00am

Echoes that remain

For the most part, the subtropical zone in which we Texans live has four distinct climate patterns during the course of 365 days. We plan our wardrobes and activities, adjusting to nature as it obediently defers to Earth’s tilt on its annual trip...

TXDOT to close Highway 208 starting Feb. 6 for 12 months

2023 Community Calendar

Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises

Preserve, protect, promote: County Historical Commissions and what they do

2023 Community Calendar

Sports & Schools

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02/01/2023 - 12:00am

Jayton roundball roundup

Texas Boys Basketball Poll,

Spur ISD extends superintendent’s contract in Jan. meeting

Spur Secondary School posts 3rd 6 weeks honor rolls

PSISD extends superintendent’s contract

SPUR ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP

Obituaries

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02/01/2023 - 12:00am

Melba Love Hamby Watson, 1940–2023

ABILENE—Melba Love Hamby Watson was called home by her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 28, 2023, surrounded by family. Services will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023. Viewing and visitation for family and friends will be held 10:00 a.m. to...

Ada Lou Chambless Bird, 1935–2023

Georgia Arlene Jordan, d. 2023

Bonnie Hagar Brannan, 1937–2023

Margaruet Jolene Smith, 1932–2022

Sharon Brown, 1942–2022

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