Community & Opinions

Industry warns of blackouts if data center opposition overreacts

The pushback against booming data center construction continues to grow, even as the state’s grid operator warns of rolling blackouts in West Texas if new transmission lines aren’t built, the Texas Standard reported.

New $138 billion investment planned for Texas transportation

Plan continues progress on high-priority preservation, mobility and safety projects TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment...

2026 Community Calendar

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.

2026 Community Calendar

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.

Border barrier construction halted in Big Bend

AUSTIN— Amidst mounting public outcry, the federal government last week halted construction of border barriers through state park property in far West Texas, The Texas Tribune reported.

Goji berries can stand the heat

CUISINE & CULTURE Gogi (GO-gee) berries are a trendy crop gaining popularity as a superfood but gogi berries have been around a long time. They are a member of the Solanaceae family in the genus Lycium that has been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years in Asia (webmd.com).

A taxing time for Dickens citizens

E D I T O R I A L | spur@thetexasspur.com Your property tax bill might be one of the least pleasant things you deal with each year. Nobody loves getting it or paying it.

2026 Community Calendar

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.

SpaceX, Tesla make Grimes plant official

What CEO Elon Musk says will be the world’s largest computer chip manufacturing plant is planned for Grimes County, east of College Station, the Austin American-Statesman reported. In a joint announcement last week, SpaceX and Tesla unveiled an initial $16.

Kent County prepares to turn 150 years old—and Jaybirds celebrate multiple victories at State games

KENT LIONS CELEBRATION It was a history-making evening in Jayton last week at Meet the Jaybirds. The evening included a ring ceremony honoring the Jayton 3-peat State Championship basketball team—marking the fifth State Championship ring ceremony in Jayton in just the past two years.