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RAINBOWBRIDGE In Riverton, Kansas, the Marsh Arch bridge over Brush Creek is the only surviving bridge of this type on the entire length of Route 66. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | THE TEXAS SPUR

RAINBOWBRIDGE In Riverton, Kansas, the Marsh Arch bridge over Brush Creek is the only surviving bridge of this type on the entire length of Route 66. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | THE TEXAS SPUR

Not in Kansas anymore? Think again

News Staff
Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22
Of the eight states through which Route 66 once passed—and its historic remnants still do—Kansas claims the least, by far. But that 12.
Griff Reel of Jayton recently travelled to Indianapolis and was only one of fourTexas students to represent their schools at the national NFHS conference. | COURTESY PHOTO

Griff Reel of Jayton recently travelled to Indianapolis and was only one of fourTexas students to represent their schools at the national NFHS conference. | COURTESY PHOTO

INDY HONOR

News Staff
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
Griff Reel (far left in group photo) represented Jayton-Girard ISD in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the National Student Leadership Summit hosted by NFHS. He was selected as only one of four student representatives from Texas at the national convention. | COURTESY PHOTO

Griff Reel (far left in group photo) represented Jayton-Girard ISD in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the National Student Leadership Summit hosted by NFHS. He was selected as only one of four student representatives from Texas at the national convention. | COURTESY PHOTO

NATIONAL HONOR

News Staff
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
16 teams participate in Fat Daddys’ links tournament

16 teams participate in Fat Daddys’ links tournament

16 teams participate in Fat Daddys’links tournament

Lesli Rush Clark
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
Hello Golfers— On Saturday, July 27, the 10th annual Fat Daddys’ Tournament was held at the Spur course. Sixteem teams signed up to participate in the Fat Daddy fun, and a great time was had by all. Here are the results.
LEADERSHIP LESSONS Officers of the Dickens County 4-H held training sessions on July 16. | COURTESY PHOTO

LEADERSHIP LESSONS Officers of the Dickens County 4-H held training sessions on July 16. | COURTESY PHOTO

Dickens 4-H holds officer training

Henry Chapman |
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
Dickens County 4-H held their officers’ training on July 16.

Former county judge McArthur thanks community for good wishes

News Staff
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
Due to the many calls and texts asking about my health I decided to use this means to convey my condition. I have contracted a virus called myasthenia gravis, which attacks the nervous system in one of many parts of the body.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

News Staff
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com NOTICE: Dickens County Clerk’s office will be closed Monday–Wednesday, Aug. 12-14, in order to attend the Texas Secretary of State’s Election Conference. SPUR MASONIC LODGE meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m.

2024 Community Calendar

News Staff
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
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.
Show me “MO” of Missouri

Show me “MO” of Missouri

Show me “MO” of Missouri

News Staff
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
E D I T O R I A L | spur@thetexasspur.com BARBARA BRANNON ROUTE 66 RAMBLE, PART 3 South of Edwardsville, Illinois, in search of the turnoff for Chain of Rocks Road, we wound up instead swept along in the current of St.
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