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GOP legislators unveil redistricting map as Dems flee

News Staff

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:00

AUSTIN— Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a mid-decade redistricting plan, The Dallas Morning News reported. State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, announced the Democrats had left the state to break the quorum and stymie a vote in that chamber.

Knee-jerk reactions

Sue Jane Sullivan

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:00

Shed a Little Light very knee-dy the past few years. So, under the knife I went, emerging bionic and a bit broken. I was naïve when it came to the recovery process. Most former athletes carry a hubris that is counterproductive to reality of major trauma to a major joint.

Senate takes up flooding, THC ban as special session kicks off

Richard Lee |

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 20:50

Members of both chambers held a joint hearing on Wednesday to gauge the state’s response to the catastrophic flooding which struck central Texas in the early hours of the Fourth of July.

2025 Community Calendar

News Staff

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 20:50

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 now at 108; two still missing

News Staff

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 20:50

AUSTIN— The number of people still missing in the July 4 Kerr County flood dropped to two after another body was recovered last week, the Austin American- Statesman reported. The two still missing are a child and an adult who were at Camp Mystic, where at least 27 campers and counselors died.

2025 Community Calendar

News Staff

Wed, 07/23/2025 - 11:31

Abbott: Flooding death toll now at 135

News Staff

Wed, 07/23/2025 - 11:31

AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott said late last week that the statewide death toll from the catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country stands at 135, and the number of persons missing has dropped to three.

BEEF SEMINAR The 71st annualTexas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 4-6 is expected to attract between 1,800 and 2,000 participants to hear the latest on emerging topics and best management practices. | MICHAEL MILLER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

Texas A&M’s Beef Cattle Short Course tackles markets, herd management Aug. 4-6

Kay Ledbetter |

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 18:38

Maximizing high calf prices, weather, markets and New World screwworm among hot topics COLLEGE STATION — High calf prices, unpredictable weather and a new threat will headline the general session of the 71st annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 4-6 in Bryan-College Station.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

News Staff

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 18:38

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.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

News Staff

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 18:38

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.

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