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Community & Opinions

Spur closes books on sewer block grant, hears citizen requests

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which experienced several issues over the years related to its community development block grant for sewer improvements, signed off on the final reports for Contract No. 7219421 on Nov. 16, with no members of the public attending the hearing.

Spur’s Palace Theater a ‘sound’ investment

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Theater—as we’ve claimed often before in this corner— serves as a beacon of light in a community with a dwindling population but an abundance of heritage and hope.

JGISD approves purchase of vape detectors, canvasses election

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meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District board on November 21, 2022, trustees approved the canvassing order for the district’s Nov. 8, 2022, Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election reflecting 176 votes “For” the proposition and 134 votes “against” the proposition.

Dickens Commissioners increase price of county-owned material

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the Dickens County Commissioners on Monday, Nov. 14, the court discussed costs of custom hauling of gravel and materials.

#GivingTuesday Nov. 1–29 One more week to amplify your gift to Spur’s Palace Theater

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time at Spur’s historic Palace Theater with live shows and more movies in 2023?

2022 Community Calendar

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

Patton Springs ISD approves security plans

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monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District board on November 7, 2022, trustees approved plans to enhance security and cybersecurity.

Legislators begin filing bills ahead of session

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GARY BORDERS

Turnout drops in recent election

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Voter turnout in the midterm elections again dropped statewide, with just over 45% of registered voters either casting ballots early or at the polls on Nov. 8. Republican candidates continued to hold a hammerlock on statewide positions, with incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott handily winning a third term over challenger Beto O’Rourke.

A shooting star

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up in a rural area where there were no bright lights to obstruct quality stargazing. Now, as a freshman student-athlete at University Tennessee Southern, she is her hometown’s favorite shooting star. And she gives a lot of credit to one of Texas’s best educational programs: 4-H.