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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.

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.