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COMMUNITY SERVICES

KENT COUNTY LIBRARY is open for patron services Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Library patrons may also check out e-books and audio books on the Libby app for free with their library card. For information about the Summer Read-With-a-Buddy Program by texting @kcnhbuddy to 810-10.

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Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR SENIOR CENTER OF SOUTH DICKENS COUNTY serves a noon meal Tuesday through Thursday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable, we offer a curbside lunch which you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472.

2025 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.

Kerr County death toll tops 100, with 161 still missing

AUSTIN— Searchteams have recovered 103 bodies in Kerr County after the devastating July 4 floods along the Guadalupe River, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying at least 161 people were still unaccounted for.

Patton Springs board votes to continue with current group health plan in June meeting

In the regular meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District school board on June 30, 2025, Interim Superintendent Bryan White presented STAAR results, HB2, housing, transportation and maintenance updates. Principal Sandra Ramirez presented 20242025 TPRI and ESL/bilingual results.

2025 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.

Death toll climbs in Hill Country flooding; legislators will investigate response to crisis

AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday he’s likely to instruct the Texas Legislature to investigate early warning systems and other governmental responses to July 4 flash flooding that killed at least 82 people in the Hill Country. Lawmakers are set to convene in Austin on July 21.

TxDOT seeks feedback on $101.6 billion, 10-year plan

AUSTIN - Now’s the time to weigh in on proposed projects in communities across the state. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working on a new 10-year statewide transportation plan to meet the demand of a growing population and a thriving economy. What is the 10-year plan?

USPS postage increase July 13

Starting July 13, 2025, USPS will be implementing new prices for select shipping and mailing services.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

KENT COUNTY LIBRARY is open for patron services Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Library patrons may also check out e-books and audio books on the Libby app for free with their library card. For information about the Summer Read-With-a-Buddy Program by texting @kcnhbuddy to 810-10.