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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |
Wed, 05/14/2025 - 14:24
Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 29. The Galaxy Company will be having a blood drive in the library parking lot from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. that day. Give a little. It helps a lot! Our summer reading program begins Tuesday, June 3, at 10 a.m.

2025 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wed, 05/14/2025 - 14:24
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.
HANABA MUNN WELCH

HANABA MUNN WELCH

The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wed, 05/14/2025 - 14:24
knew that word, used to be quite racy. Vulgar terms were de rigueur except for the simple “so-and-so loves so-and-so” heart-and-arrow stuff.
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Abbott signs voucher bill into law

News Staff
Wed, 05/14/2025 - 14:24
AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott last week signed a $1 billion private school voucher bill into law in front of a large crowd at the Governor’s Mansion, the San Antonio Express-News and other media outlets reported.

2025 Community Calendar

News Staff
Tue, 05/06/2025 - 19:36
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.
TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings

TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings

TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings

News Staff
Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:54
AUSTIN— After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022.
DIY vegetable teepees

DIY vegetable teepees

DIY vegetable teepees

From
Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:54
CUISINE & CULTURE ELLEN PEFFLEY What do cucumbers, winter squash, and melons have in common? Yes, both are members of the Cucurbitaceae family; yes, both are warm season vegetables; and yes - both have a vining growth habit.
NICE GNOCCI This hearty-and-healthy casserole can be made with homemade or store-bought gnocci (a pasta-like, filled dumpling, for those who haven’t yet tried this Italian favorite). | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

NICE GNOCCI This hearty-and-healthy casserole can be made with homemade or store-bought gnocci (a pasta-like, filled dumpling, for those who haven’t yet tried this Italian favorite). | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Potato gnocchi Florentine

Bytes
Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:54
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L aRUE As we settle into spring and fire up the backyard barbeque grills, occasionally I still find myself craving a comforting casserole or a bubbling pot of gooey goodness.

2025 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:54
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.
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