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Sweet it is

News Staff
Thu, 09/19/2024 - 05:27
Readers, welcome back to our pages columnist Sue Jane Sullivan for the season. While Sullivan also compiles many of our community calendars and event bulletins year-round, she takes a well-deserved hiatus from the demands of column writing during the summer. —The Editors I’m a snacker.

2024 Community Calendar

News Staff
Thu, 09/19/2024 - 05:27
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.
Home to Texas—with Mother Road memories

Home to Texas—with Mother Road memories

Home to Texas—with Mother Road memories

News Staff
Thu, 09/19/2024 - 05:27
We’re often prompted by leisuretravel marketers to think of our journeys as “making memories,” and this must indeed be a strong urge for families planning vacations, couples designing destination weddings, school groups deciding where to go for the senior class trip.
New Texas laws now in effect

New Texas laws now in effect

New Texas laws now in effect

News Staff
Wed, 09/11/2024 - 13:45
AUSTIN— It took some time, but a set of new laws and rules passed by the Texas Legislature in 2023 went into effect on Sept. 1, the Houston Chronicle reported.

2024 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wed, 09/11/2024 - 13:45
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.
END OF THE TRAIL Though Route 66 originally came to an end in Santa Monica, California, a little ways short of the Pacific oceanfront, today the tourist experience extends to a popular photo op installed on the Santa Monica Pleasure Pier. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | COURTESY PHOTO

END OF THE TRAIL Though Route 66 originally came to an end in Santa Monica, California, a little ways short of the Pacific oceanfront, today the tourist experience extends to a popular photo op installed on the Santa Monica Pleasure Pier. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | COURTESY PHOTO

California dreamin’ and driving

News Staff
Wed, 09/11/2024 - 13:45
In the American consciousness, California occupies a fabled throne: lodestone of the Golden West, goal of the beleaguered Dust Bowl Okies, fantasy of film and fortune, home of the high life.
RABBIT, RUN At Joseph City, Arizona, a town founded by 19th-century Mormon migrants, the “Here It Is” jackrabbit sign made famous all across Route 66 has its origins. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 | THE TEXAS SPUR

RABBIT, RUN At Joseph City, Arizona, a town founded by 19th-century Mormon migrants, the “Here It Is” jackrabbit sign made famous all across Route 66 has its origins. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 | THE TEXAS SPUR

Animals all across Arizona

News Staff
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 09:26
ROUTE 66 RAMBLE, PART 8 Arriving at the eastern edge of Arizona at dusk means two things: that the 149 miles between here and Flagstaff will zoom past in darkness; and that we’ll see precious little of Mother Road pavement on this stretch.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

News Staff
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 09:26
Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com CITY OF SPUR CITY COUNCIL special meeting, Thursday, Sept. 5, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 402 N. Burlington, Spur, (806) 271-3316 DICKENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.

2024 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 09:26
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.
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