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Some feel-good things

Sue Jane Sullivan

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:43

Joy may seem elusive at times, but I like to think that there are people among us who know just when to write the song, produce the movie, make the podcast, or publish the book that could evoke some smiles. Recording artist Amy Grant’s new album was released last week.

Good Samaritans douse small grass fire in front of Spur Visitor Center April 26

News Staff

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 05:12

On a windy day, it could’ve blown up into a disaster for nearby homeowners— but thanks to quick action by passers-by, it ended up no worse than a scorched patch of earth in front of the Spur Visitor Center.

LORD, IT’S HARDTO BE HUMBLE when you’re an elevated form of the everyday grilled cheese sandwich! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Grilled cheese three ways

Angelina L

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 05:12

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM The humble grilled cheese sandwich has made its way to the limelight in recent years with gobs of gooey gourmet offerings from street corner diners to fine dining establishments.

High gas prices eating into Texans’budgets

Texas Press Association

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 05:12

AUSTIN— The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Dieselpriceshoveraround$5 a gallon. The average Texan now spends $233 a month on gasoline, according to a study reported in The Texas Tribune.

Duck Creek Soil and Water Conservation District to host local work group meeting

Staff Reports

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 05:12

The Duck Creek Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a local work group meeting Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 8 a.m. at the Dickens County Courthouse Annex Meeting Room.

Rethinking the summer vacation

Sue Jane Sullivan

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 05:12

C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COM This summer may be a bit trickier to slip off with the family for a vacation. Fuel prices, whether driving or flying, are becoming an issue that one cannot ignore unless you are driving an EV. In our parts, this is not the vehicle of choice.

2026 Community Calendar

News Staff

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 05:12

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.

Gabe

Sue Jane Sullivan

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48

It is a sad inevitability that a school teaching career will come with heartache, none greater than losing a student or former student to death through illness or accident.

Wildfire risks in Panhandle, West Texas rise

Texas Press Association

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48

Dry windy conditions across West Texas and the Panhandle are rising, the Statesman reported, leading to increased risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings from Canada to Mexico, including those areas in Texas.

Square-foot gardening

Ellen Peffley

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 05:01

CUISINE & CULTURE April has been the month of raised bed gardening.

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