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Texas home insurers see record profits

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Texas home insurers see record profits

Texas Press Association

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

AUSTIN— Preliminary data indicates Texas home insurers earned a 22% profit on premiums collected last year, according to the Houston Chronicle.

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2026 Community Calendar

News Staff

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce and open during regular hours Tuesday–Saturday. Visitors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

BLUE RIBBON Jay and Jodie Boland earned first place in the golf cart division of the “Cruisin’ for the Red, White and Blue” parade July 4 in Jayton. | STEPHANIE ALLEN

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Jayton celebrates community spirit during America 250–Kent County 150 event

Stephanie Allen |

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

Patriotism, history and small-town pride were on full display as residents and visitors gathered July 4 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and Kent County’s 150th anniversary during the “Fourth on the Square.

Watermelons for summer

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Watermelons for summer

News Staff

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEY If seedless watermelon have no seeds, where do the melons come from? The story of seedless watermelon is multifaceted and could fill books.

MANY VERSIONS OF GRANITAS typically made by adding sugar to fruit juice, coffee, or other beverages and pouring the mixture into a baking dish to begin the freezing process. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Fruity granita another name for Italian ice

Angelina L

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

We don’t have to spend a lot of time preparing homemade ice cream to beat the heat this summer. One of these simple icy treats will do the job. Introduce an exciting, different form of cool flavor with a fruity, icy granita. You may recall that a granita is also known as Italian ice.

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Summer reads for all ages

Donnice Carruth |

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

We are quickly approaching the end of this year’s Collaborative Summer Reading Program, and it’s almost time for our big raffle drawing. The final day to turn in reading logs is Thursday, July 30th at 2 p.m. All logs must be submitted by that time to be entered.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

News Staff

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

THE SPUR AREA FOOD BANK serves families throughout Dickens County. The Food Bank is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization operating via private donations and welcomes donations to this community work.

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Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

News Staff

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR SENIOR CENTER OF SOUTH DICKENS COUNTY serves a noon meal Tuesday through Thursday.

Abbott wants ban on data centers in rural neighborhoods

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Abbott wants ban on data centers in rural neighborhoods

Texas Press Association

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, according to the Houston Chronicle. Opposition to the facilities is growing because they require large amounts of electricity and water and can be noisy.

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Newspaper enterprise among winners of TWU Center $100K in grants to rural Texans

Staff Reports

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

DENTON, TEXAS— The Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE), a program of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership at Texas Woman’s University, on June 23 announced the 10 recipients of its 2026 Texas Rural Grant program.

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