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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.

The muscle of compassion

Shed a Little Light Compassion is not a switch we can turn off and on when it is convenient. Feeling something deep in our gut when we encounter hurting people is not as simple as deciding that this time we will care. Compassion is a muscle, and this muscle grows by being exercised.

Lawmaker calls for probe into $95 million lottery jackpot

AUSTIN— The Texas Lottery Commission and its former director are under scrutiny after they allegedly helped a single entity win a $95 million Lotto Texas Jackpot, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Thanks to helpers in Spur park project

Although there are a few things left to do, the refurbishment of the park in Spur is almost complete. There are several people who donated their time and/or equipment while helping with this project, and these people are worth mentioning.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR SENIOR CENTER OF SOUTH DICKENS COUNTY is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with $5 meals for those over the age of 50, $7 if under the age of 50. The dining room is open 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

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.

Find your Peru

Shed a Little Light A mother of a former student caught me in the hall this week between classes. Becky lit up, excited to tell me about one of her sons who had just told her he and another former student were embarking on a nine-day trip to Peru.

Voucher bill passes Senate, arrives in House

AUSTIN— A bill to implement school vouchers in Texas sailed through the Senate largely on party lines last week and now awaits consideration in the House, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

Dickens Commissioners approve new pickups for Sheriff’s office from SB-22 in Jan. meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County commissioners court on January 21, 2025, the following consent agenda items were submitted to the court for approval: • Minutes of the December 9 and December 23 2024, commissioners court meetings were reviewed.

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.