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Some kind of feller

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Some kind of feller

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Thu, 10/31/2024 - 06:13

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

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Tue, 10/22/2024 - 18:39

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

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Tue, 10/22/2024 - 18:39

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

News Staff

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 18:39

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

News Staff

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 18:39

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.

TUMBLEWEED ROLLS into West Texas last week to gather stories from four interview subjects: Barbara Brannon, Vicki Glass Diggs, DeannRobertsand(notpictured)EricSwenson. | THETEXASSPUR

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Longtime radio host Tumbleweed Smith interviews area figures

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Wed, 10/16/2024 - 07:44

When Texas radio personality Tumbleweed Smith speaks, people listen. To the tune of 14,300plus segments over more than half a century of crisscrossing the Lone Star State. As just a sampling from the month of October 2024, his shows started on Tuesday, Oct.

Changes coming at popular Jayton coffee shop

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Changes coming at popular Jayton coffee shop

Barbarabrannon |

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 07:44

Soon, new owners will take up at 364 N. Main Street in Jayton where the last ones have left off. “We said our goodbyes on Friday,” original owners Jodie and Summer Reel posted on social media October 15, “but it feels we need one final post to close out the social media aspect of the business.

MIX’D CAFÉ is located on Burlington Avenue in Spur, next door to the Masonic Lodge. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Spur’s newest eatery holds soft opening during Homecoming week

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Wed, 10/16/2024 - 07:44

“Mix'd Cafe will be opening tomorrow,” read the post on sister enterprise Spur Hardware’s Facebook page. “This will be our first soft opening day of Homecoming weekend and we are so excited to share our little Cafe with the town.

Putting the garden to bed

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 07:44

From the garden We have a few weeks to get gardens ready for winter. Our usual first freeze date of October 31 gives an interval of a few weeks to tend to fall cleanup tasks before cold sets in. • Take out unhealthy plants.

BATTER UP! This particular waffle batter is chalked full of superfood ingredients, beginning with the pumpkin and cinnamon. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Superfood waffles

Angelina L

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 07:44

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Waffle irons are a quick method to create a special breakfast or brunch. And we love making “breakfast for dinner,” so waffles with all the fixings are right on time after a busy day.

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