Community & Opinions

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.

GOP win raises stakes for Cornyn’s leadership bid

AUSTIN— With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen. Mitch Mc-Connell, R-Kentucky, had previously announced he would step down as party leader.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com VOTING INFORMATION Early voting ends Friday, Nov. 1 Election Day for local, state, and national elections, Tuesday, Nov. 5 PATTON SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1261 E.

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.

Insurance hikes make affordable housing tougher

AUSTIN – A growing number of Texas homeowners are forgoing buying homeowners insurance as premiums skyrocket, according to a recent report from the Texas comptroller.

The one that got away

Last week, I made a sound financial decision. Finally. My history with money is worthy of a Shakespearian play, both tragic and comedic. Never have I lived high on the hog, and stewardship in terms of sharing and caring has been paramount.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472.

Bring Bats to the Garden

Eerie, night flying bats that evoke Halloween by sending chills up our spines are actually timid creatures for which we should be thankful. They are great for gardens. We will get the unpleasant associations of bats with humans out of the way before the plusses that bats do for gardens.

Super seed and spice blends

Many of us take daily dietary supplements or do something as simple as strategically adding a few helpful seeds and spices to our food. We can reap big benefits from these small additions. I began regularly sipping on green smoothies about three and half years ago.

Food

ANGELINA L aRUE Many of us take daily dietary supplements or do something as simple as strategically adding a few helpful seeds and spices to our food. We can reap big benefits from these small additions. I began regularly sipping on green smoothies about three and half years ago.