Community & Opinions

‘Watch, Pearl’

My granddaughters know I am a captive audience. If I make the slightest look away from their dance routines or their coloring or Lego building or trampoline jumping or scooter riding, I hear “Watch, Pearl.” Actually, add an exclamation point. “Watch, Pearl!

Support the Spur Senior Center

COMMENTA R Y | Kay.Ellington@TheTexasSpur.com KAY ELLINGTON A community’s assets don’t just happen. They must be nurtured, protected and valued to be sustained.

Agency seeks $300 million to bolster Medicaid

AUSTIN— The Texas HealthandHuman Services Commission is seeking a $300 million transfusion of funds to bolster the state’s Medicaid application process, The Texas Tribune reported.

2024 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. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

A tale of two cities

Bethlehem is about 300 miles southwest of Damascus, Syria. The first city tends to occupy our hearts this time of the year, while the other made news recently for its historic liberation from the repressive autocratic Assad regime. Bethlehem is the site of our dear Savior’s birth.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com DICKENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 201-US 82, Dickens, (806) 623-5532 JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m., school board room, 700 Madison Ave.

2024 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. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

Phelan drops bid for speaker; no clear winner yet

AU S T I N— House Speaker Dade Phelan withdrew last week from seeking another term leading that chamber. After three rounds of voting on Saturday, state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield emerged as the preference of most House Republicans. However, his opponent, state Rep.

The good doctor

Luke was a physician. A Gentile. A historian. He did not personally know Jesus but came to know him through Paul’s instruction.

Kent continues repairs from 2023 hail, addresses nursing home complaint

Initsregularbi-monthly session of Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, the Kent County commissioners court dealt with most matters on its agenda swiftly but devoted more than two hours to an executive session focused on personnel matters and consulting with counsel.