Community & Opinions

Kent commissioners agree to upgrade nursing home security cameras

BARBARA BRANNON | TEXAS SPUR In its regular bimonthly session of June 8, 2026, Kent County officials managed to squeeze a brief agenda into three full hours of deliberation. At 9 a.m.

Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock distributes $1.4B in monthly sales tax revenue to Local Governments

AUSTIN—Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said earlier this month that state sales tax revenue totaled $4.7 billion in April, 9.8 percent more than in April 2025. The majority of April sales tax revenue is based on sales made in March and remitted to the agency in April.

WTC partnership with Hardin-Simmons University expands transfer opportunities

SNYDER— Western Texas College and Hardin- Simmons University recently formalized a new articulation agreement designed to help students transfer more smoothly from WTC into bachelor’s degree programs at Hardin- Simmons University.

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.

Veterans parade, fun in Rickels Park, family history mark Dickens County’s plans for America250

As our nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the July 4, 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence, communities across the U.S. have been forming plans and projects to make the milestone event even more significant on a local level.

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.

State’s wind projects at a standstill

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN— Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

SBA Offers Relief to Texas small businesses and private nonprofits affected by drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Nov. 1, 2025.

Summer school

Regardless of one’s job or age, summer seems to be the time when we all experience some change of schedule. If you are an educator or student, the welcome nine weeks away from the classroom gives you the chance to rest and rejuvenate.

SPUR AT STATE

SPUR AT STATE Four Spur students competed at the State UIL Academic Meet in Austin on Monday. Representing Spur in spelling were Brandon Garza-West and Pursphony Garza. Representing Spur in persuasive speaking was Saegan Molina. Representing Spur in informative speaking was Steven Hulme.