Community & Opinions

SEPTEMBER MEMBER OF THE MONTH

SEPTEMBER MEMBER OF THE MONTH Kent County Lions Club has begun a new program year by recognizing a Community Member of the Month. The first recipient was Kathy Lisenbee. Those who nominated her were quick to say that she is “always willing to help anyone in need for all the right reasons” ...

Farewell, Uncle Clifton

Every family has its own “Uncle Clifton.” Ours was the last of the greatest generation, the final thread to our mother’s memory and to the Fisher County, Texas, years. The storyteller and the sage.

2021 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) 474-5757. THE SPUR AREA FOOD BANK serves families throughout Dickens County.

LIONS’ SHARE

LIONS’ SHARE Tricia Edwards of the Sparrow’s Nest maternity home in Jayton received a donation from the Graham Lions Club of $1,000 last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK OCTOBER 3-9

National Newspaper Week, beginning the first Sunday in October annually, recognizes the service of newspapers and their employees across North America.

Abbott wants to increase illegal voting penalties

AUSTIN—Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Legislature to increase the penalty for illegal voting, adding the item to the third special session now underway. However, House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, quickly rejected the proposal, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

A relatable read

My firstborn, Julie, is my guiding star in several ways. Her knack for finding a good book for her mother is one of those, and the one I just finished deserves to be passed along to others. Kristin Hannah’s “The Four Winds” was published this year.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Note: Due to the Columbus Day holiday Monday, October 12, some meetings have changed regular dates for October. SPUR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Tuesday, October 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Swenson Park, Spur. Come meet your neighbors and enjoy a free hot dog meal courtesy of the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce.

2021 Community Calendar

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) 474-5757. THE SPUR AREA FOOD BANK serves families throughout Dickens County.

Spur welcomes all to National Night Out in Swenson Park Oct. 5

Continuing a tradition of several years in Spur, the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce invites community members of all ages and neighborhoods to a free picnic dinner in Swenson Park Tues., October 5, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hot dogs with all the fixins will be served at the Pavillion.