Community & Opinions

Texas Communities Group to handle code enforcement for City of Spur

More and more small cities are learning what big ones have long known: that robust enforcement of municipal codes is the key to cleaning up abandoned properties, abating vermin issues, and preventing fire hazards. Now, the City of Spur will have some help.

Austin is beautiful in May

COMMENTARY | Kay.Ellington@TheTexasSpur.com KAY ELLINGTON As I glance across the headlines of our five newspapers this week, a slow smile crosses my face when I name-check high school students who will be traveling to State (always capitalized in our newspapers to recognize the accomplishment).

Jayton voters meet candidates Tuesday at library

JAYTON MAYOR, JGISD SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES each spoke briefly at a lunchtime meet-and-greet at the Kent County Community Center April 22, even as early voting was getting underway across the street at the courthouse.

House passes school voucher bill

AUSTIN— The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a yearslong campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov.

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.

Paxton, Cornyn gear up for primary battle

AUSTIN— Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary. The fireworks already have begun, the Austin American-Statesman reported, with Cornyn calling his rival “a con man and a fraud.

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.

Guaranteed to make you feel better 2.0

Shed a Little Light A slice of warm cornbread with butter. A couple of slices of cornbread in a glass of cold milk. A foot massage. A baby’s smile directed right at you on Aisle 9 at the grocery store. Watching “Nacho Libre” starring Jack Black.

Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings

AUSTIN— A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Senate bill would curb home insurance rates without approval

AUSTIN— Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported. The bill, sponsored by state Sen.