Community & Opinions

Abbott calls third special session for Sept. 20

AUSTIN—Gov.

Kent County Lions to auction Jaybirds blanket as Homecoming fundraiser

At the September 13 meeting of the Kent County Lions Club, more than a dozen members gathered over a taco-bar lunch at the Kent County Community Center to discuss upcoming prorgrams and plans. High on the list was how to best support Jayton-Girard ISD Homecoming, Oct.

Not everything in Texas is bigger: The Mighty Mites

If you missed the movie Saturday night at Spur’s historic Palace Theater, don’t miss out on the legacy. The film “12 Mighty Orphans” is available at the Spur library for DVD checkout, as is the 2007 nonfiction book by Dallas sportswriter Jim Dent on which the movie is based.

Corrections & clarifications

In last week’s article outlining actions at the Spur City Council meeting of August 27, due to difficulties hearing the proceedings it was erroneously reported that alderperson Fronye Morris voted against termination of the city secretary’s employment; the nay vote was alderperson Rhea Melton.

Patton Springs ISD board approves tax rate, budget

In the monthly meeting of the Patton Springs School Board on August 30, 2021, superintendent Bryan White discussed enrollment and attendance, student and employee awards and honors, school activities, maintenance projects, legislative board training and Covid-19/school health.

More than 600 new laws in effect

AUSTIN—More than 600 new laws signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott went into effect Sept. 1.

Historic events have no expiration date

On Wednesday morning, September 12, 2001, I awoke very early and drove thirty miles to Snyder, Texas. With stops at several convenience stores, I purchased copies of the Dallas Morning News, the Abilene Reporter-News, and the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

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. HOMECOMING TIME IN JAYTON Thursday, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

SCURRY Snyder to hold blood drive Sept. 7 SNYDE—The Cogdell Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a community-wide blood drive Tuesday, Sept. 7 at Colonial Hill Baptist Church from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Masks will be required, regardless of vaccination status.

Elections bill passes House along party lines

AUSTIN—The Texas House approved an elections bill Friday along party lines with 21 Democrats declining to participate. The bill, slightly different from previously passed Senate legislation, now heads a conference committee that will negotiate a final version.