Community & Opinions

Dickens commission approves providing demolition of Spur buildings for new fire department

In the regular meeting of the Dickens County commissioners court on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, the court voted unanimously to utilize Dickens County personnel and equipment for demolition of old buildings in the City of Spur in preparation for a new Spur fire department headquarters.

Jayton reviews candidates, looks to hire for city technician position at March meeting

In its regularly scheduled monthly meeting of February 15, 2022, called to order by Mayor George Chisum at 6:15 p.m., the Jayton city council reviewed applications received for the job opening of city technician, with one applicant present to address the council considering his interest.

Early voting ends Friday

AUSTIN—Early voting for the March 1 primary ends Friday. Initial reports indicate turnout has been low, as is traditional in midterm primary elections, with less than a fourth of registered voters going to the polls most years.

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 CITY HALL will now be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including the lunch hour. Previously, it had been closed from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

2022 Community Calendar Community Services

SPUR VISITOR CENTER at 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@ gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097. THE SPUR AREA FOOD BANK serves families throughout Dickens County.

Mail-in ballot applications rejected at high rate

AUSTIN—Mail-in ballot applications for the March 1 primary are being rejected by almost 40% — largely because of a missing ID number, which is now required after a new voting bill passed the Legislature last year.

Spur ISD extends superintendent contract through 2025

In the regular monthly meeting of the Spur Independent School District board on January 24, 2022, trustees voted to extend the contract of superintendent Craig Hamilton through June 30, 2025, after adjourning into executive session and conducting his evaluation.

Early voting under way in Texas through Feb. 25

Voters began showing up at polling places on Valentine’s Day to cast ballots in partisan primary elections—and some were caught by surprise, by the number of races at every level through statewide and, on the Republican side, 10 nonbinding questions regarding policy matters.

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 CITY HALL will now be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including the lunch hour. Previously, it had been closed from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

2022 Community Calendar

Community Services SPUR VISITOR CENTER at 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097. THE SPUR AREA FOOD BANK serves families throughout Dickens County.