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Power grid again reaches record demand

News Staff

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 09:26

AUSTIN— The dog-day heat wave has sent power demands to new records, the Austin American-Statesman reported. With much of the state enduring an excessive heat warning, power demand peaked at 85,559 megawatts last week, breaking a record set last August.

Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted

News Staff

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

AUSTIN— As Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related to heat in Texas and nationwide are likely undercounted, the Texas Standard reported. With climate change causing warmer days and nights, last year was the hottest on record in Texas.

2024 Community Calendar

News Staff

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

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.

MIDPOINT At Adrian, Texas—23 miles from the New Mexico state line—Route 66 throughtravelers from either direction are midway through their journey. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | THE TEXAS SPUR

Back in Texas—but not home yet

Barbara Brannon

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

Crossing the state line westbound from Oklahoma brings us into familiar territory—not just because it’s the state where Kay and I live and make our living, but because it’s the start of a very familiar 178 miles of roadway.

Pandemic relief funds for schools about to end

News Staff

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53

AUSTIN— Texas public schools received more than $19 billion in pandemic relief funds over the last four years, but that pipeline of cash will largely end on Sept. 30, The Texas Tribune reported.

2024 Community Calendar

News Staff

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53

THE RIBBON ROAD outside Miami, Oklahoma, is a remnant of the solitary stretch of Route 66 that was built in 1912 (before the Route was officially designated) as a single lane. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 | THE TEXAS SPUR

Oklahoma, green hills to Panhandle

News Staff

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53

Oklahoma has more drivable miles of Route 66 than any other state. And “drivable,” as twenty-first-century roadies know, is all-important.

Pattern of abuse reported at Texas juvenile facilities

News Staff

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22

AUSTIN— A federal investigation into five state facilities concluded children in custody face excessive force, sexual abuse and a lack of vital services, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Dickens commissioners vote 10% salary increase

Barbarabrannon |

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22

In a special meeting and budget workshop scheduled for August 5, Dickens County officials fine-tuned the proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, debating whether to approve their suggested 10 percent increase in salaries including their own.

2024 Community Calendar

News Staff

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22

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