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LIBRARY NOTES

Happy Halloween to all the little ghosts and goblins! I hope everyone has a fun and safe time out trick or treating. We have a few jack-o-lanterns and other goblins decorating our windows at the library.

Dickens Commission approves pact with South Plains Auto Theft Task Force in October meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County Commissioners Court on October 14, Charlie Morris made the motion to approve Mutual Cooperation Agreement with the South Plains Auto Theft Task Force to participate in the FY25 & FY26 Catalytic Converter Grant Program.

Reader enjoys column

Excellent article from Sue Jane Sullivan. I read The Nightingale as well. It was a difficult read. However, both of my parents were veterans of WW II and were bound by duty, service and sacrifice for our country.

Early voting ends on Friday

AUSTIN— Texans who wish to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election have until closing time Friday, Nov. 1 to do so. Secretary of State Jane Nelson is encouraging voters to double-check their precinct numbers and candidate selections before casting their ballots.

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.

Some kind of feller

The World Series in late October, no matter what two teams are involved, is an autumn highlight for a baseball fan such as myself. As a lifelong Yankees fan, I find this year’s matchup is even more watchworthy. My navy pinstripe guys may lose, but the Fall Classic remains my favorite sports event.

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.

5th Circuit Court removes judge from foster care suit

AUSTIN— The federal judge who has repeatedly found Texas in contempt for not fixing its foster care system has been removed by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after a three-judge panel faulting U.S. District Judge Janis Jack’s “highly antagonistic demeanor,” The Texas Tribune reported.

Good people did nothing

Seven years ago in August 2017, I drove to New York City on a singular mission: to meet and have lunch with a Jewish survivor from World War II, Johanna Reiss. As a little girl, she and her older sister were hidden by a family who placed their lives in peril by doing so.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com VOTING INFORMATION Early voting Monday, Oct. 21–Friday, Nov. 1 Last day to apply for mail-in ballot, Friday, Oct. 25 Election Day for local, state, and national elections, Tuesday, Nov.