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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 has until June 22 to sign or veto bills

AUSTIN— Texas legislators wrapped up the 89th session last week, passing more than 1,200 bills — 800 of which were sent to Gov. Greg Abbott in the last 10 days of the session, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Spur ISD board elects officers in May meeting

In regular meeting of the Spur ISD board of brustees May 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., board members recognized the school’s 2025 UIL Academic State qualifiers, Brandon Garza-West and Leah Munoz.

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.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com CITY OF SPUR CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, June 24, 6 p.m., City Hall, 402 N. Burlington Ave., Spur, (806) 271-3316 SPUR SENIOR CENTER OF SOUTH DICKENS COUNTY serves a noon meal Tuesday through Thursday.

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.

Fourth on Burlington: A new tradition for Dickens County

Fireworks, as any community knows, are iffy in a given year, especially in dry and windy (or wet and windy!) West Texas, and supply or insurance expenses are factors for small-town budgets.

Legislative session wraps up

AUSTIN— The dust hasn’t quite settled on the 2025 legislative session, but here’s a sampling of bills already sent to Gov. Greg Abbott. • A ban on clubs supporting gay teens in public schools won final legislative passage on Saturday. The measure sponsored by state Sen.

Patton Springs ISD board sets start time for new year at 7:30 a.m. in May meeting

In regular meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District board of trustees meeting on May 27, 2025, Interim Superintendent Bryan White discussed enrollment and attendance, student and employee awards and honors, end of year activities, maintenance projects, safety, security and...

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.