Community & Opinions

Christmas wish

Christmas carols have second, third, and fourth verses. “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” (1849, Edmund Hamilton Sears) And man at war with man hears not The tidings which they bring. O, hush the noise, ye men of strife And hear the angels sing.

Deportation vow alarms construction industry

AUSTIN— The state’s construction industry is voicing concern that President- elect Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants would cause major labor shortfalls, according to the Texas Standard.

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.

Dickens commission approves canvass of general election

In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Nov. 12 commissioner Charlie Morris moved to approve the canvassing for the Nov. 5, 2024 general election. Dennis Wyatt seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Monday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m., Community Center, 101 E. Hill St., Spur, (806) 271-3097 KENT COUNTY LIONS CLUB Monday, Nov. 25, noon, Community Center, 156 W.

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.

More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches

AUSTIN – Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. The Houston Chronicle reported the proposed measures cover a range of topics ranging from border security to abortion access, education and other issues.

The prescription

My brother-in-law Tim has a gift for using puns and gets a kick out of finding those eyeroll-inducing phrases on social media posts. He texted this one the other day: “The Spaniards harvested these crystals and sent them by ship back to Europe.

A minor prophet (and some music) will light the way

A schoolteacher teaches. A writer writes. Both of those demand more of me sometimes than I am able to give. Post-election 2024 is one of those times.

JGISD school board approves new website in October meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District Oct.14, 2024, Superintendent Scott Bicknell gave a report that included recognizing All-Region Jazz Band, an update on the football stands, and an update on new school homes.