Community & Opinions

SPUR’S RICKELS PARK MONUMENTS

Although the large stone monument in front of the flagpole does not bear a date—and it’s probable the names of later veterans are not represented—here are those listed as “In Remembrance of the Veterans of All Wars and Military Actions Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice, with Grateful Appreciation from...

Vouchers could change homeschool landscape

AUSTIN— The passage of the state’s first school voucher program means homeschool families in Texas will soon be eligible for up to $2,000 to use toward educational costs such as tutoring or curriculum.

Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls special session

AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott just before the midnight deadline Sunday vetoed a bill on THC products and said he would call a special legislative session to regulate products containing the substance, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The veto angered the bill’s chief champion, 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.

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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.

Abbott calls latest session his ‘best’

AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott says he got everything he pushed for during the Legislature’s 89th session, which ended on June 2. The Dallas Morning News reported that the governor believes the “school choice” bill that passed will rejuvenate the state’s education system.

JGISD board reviews proposals for Baseball/Softball Complex in May meeting

CLEARWAY ENERGY CHAPTER 313 AGREEMENT #3 TERMINATED In the regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard ISD board of trustees on May 19, 2025, interim superintendent recognized a number of individuals for their contributions to key events: Keith Emfinger for the new JGISD website rollout;...