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Día de los Muertos treats

I’ll be honest with you — I used to be a little freaked out by Day of the Dead celebrations and traditions. I’m familiar with the religious celebrations of All

What’s for lunch?

Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018: chicken spaghetti, broccoli florets, wheat bread, peaches and cherries, oatmeal cookie, and milk or tea. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018: salmon patty, buttered corn, lemon broccoli, wheat

Library Notes

Greetings dear readers! Hope you had a good week. What about all this rain and cool weather? Fall is definitely here. Are you ready for some sunshine? I certainly am!

Autumn is perfect time to plant perennials

This is an ideal time of the year to plant perennials. Many nurseries offer discounts on container plants as they reduce inventory and make room for the change in seasons.

I don’t know much about art, but I know what I like …

It’s the cliché you hear about art when someone buys a painting of puppies playing poker or some such. In my case, it’s true. I don’t know much about art,

Jayton approves new computers, adopts employee uniforms

The Jayton City Council met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Charles Arthur, Pro-Tem Mayor Wyvonne Spray, council members

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. KENT COUNTY 4-H SHEEP AND GOAT VALIDATION will be

Thumbs-up Thursdays

If you’re on Facebook, you’re probably familiar with Throwback Thursdays. It’s a blast from the past of old photos, songs or images. It’s heartwarming to see days gone by. From

JGISD rents house to Kent Co., discusses future goals

The Jayton-Girard Independent School District (JGISD) Board of Trustees convened in a called meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Present were trustees Kathy Owen, Amanda McGee, B.J.

Spur Area Chamber reaches out to Dickens City Council

In its monthly meeting Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, Spur Area Chamber of Commerce president Steve Bridges introduced himself and the Spur Area Chamber to the Dickens council. He said he

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