Community & Opinions

Keeping literature alive in the classroom

Shed a Little Light Films are a wonderful classroom teaching tool. Children of the 1950s and 1960s have a rather unique take on this, too. We remember the euphoria of seeing the audio-visual Projector Person roll through the door of our junior high or high school classroom.

Local Events

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com DICKENS COUNTY–SPUR LIBRARY story time, Thursdays, 10 a.m., for babies to preschool, 403 E. Hill St., Spur JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Scholastic Book Fair, Monday–Thursday, Jan.

SPOTLIGHT ON WINNER'S CIRCLE

SPOTLIGHT ON WINNER'S CIRCLE

Looking for love in all the right places: seven Valentine’s events coming up in the area

Cupid has already drawn back his bow to offer an array of amore opportunities across the area for those celebrating their love, looking for love or pursuing a little self-care and socializing.

Jayton National Honor

Earlier this week, Jayton-Girard ISD held this year’s National Honor Society induction ceremony. New members for 2024-2025 are Abigail Mosley, Tucker Scott and Lorenzo Vargas

J-Bots win Lubbock robotics tournament

The Jayton J Bots robotics team won the Lubbock League Tournament last week and advance to the Area Championship. Hunter Abernathy was also recognized as a semifinalist for the Dean’s Award. The team also received 2nd for the Inspire Award

Dairy-Free Fluffy Biscuits

Whether you are lactose-intolerant or just feel better when eliminating dairy from your diet, it has become easier and easier to still enjoy our favorite foods. Manufacturers are in tune with supporting this way of eating and have begun to offer many dairy-free options in the markets.

It’s time to prune–or is it?

February is the last best month for winter pruning, for many but not all trees and shrubs. Generally, pruning when deciduous trees are dormant during the winter months is the optimum time to remove unwanted wood as trees are not actively growing.

Paperbacks free! Spur library book sale coming up

The Friends of the Library is having a book sale at the library! We have had quite a few donations recently and need to clear some space. Paperback books in the sale are free! Yes, you read correctly. Paperback books are free.

Patton Springs ISD honors board members in Jan. meeting

COMPILED FROM MINUTES In the regular monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District board of trustees on January 20, 2025, Interim Superintendent Bryan White reported on enrollment and attendance and student and employee awards and honors.