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Johnny Appleseed Day, Sept. 26

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Johnny Appleseed Day, Sept. 26

Ellen Peffley

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 05:47

CUISINE & CULTURE Johnny Appleseed is an American folk hero, a legend, and also a real person. Johnny Appleseed was the moniker of John Chapman, born in Leominster, Mass., on Sept. 26, 1774. Johnny Appleseed Day is celebrated on September 26 in memory of Chapman’s birthday.

Baked peaches

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Baked peaches

Angelina L

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 05:47

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Do you ever have that lone piece of fruit rolling around in your fruit bowl? I recently had a lonely peach just waiting to be a nutritious snack, or a spectacular dessert.

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Spur library offers Homecoming 2024 souvenirs

Donnice Carruth |

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 05:47

The Friends of the Library have quite a few car coaster sets and wristlet keyrings displayed at the library for sale. There are many different designs to choose from. We also can do customized or personalized designs.

Voter registration deadline nears for November election

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Voter registration deadline nears for November election

News Staff

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 05:47

AUSTIN— Eligible Texans planning to vote in the November general election have until Oct. 7 to register, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds folks. The registration deadline applies to both early and election day voting.

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2024 Community Calendar

News Staff

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 05:47

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.

REV. HAROLD HARRISON (left) describes his journey of faith to columnist Sue Jane Sullivan. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Brother Harold

News Staff

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 05:47

What draws us to people? I think about those individuals whom I have held in high regard, whether personal connections or well-known figures from history or entertainment. Many of them are long gone, but recently one such soul agreed to sit down and visit with me.

Meeting the moment with a historic transportation investment

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Meeting the moment with a historic transportation investment

J. Bruce Bugg, Chair, Texas Transportation

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 05:27

Texas is booming. Our state adds a new Texan almost every minute of every day. Our quality of life and vibrant $2.4 trillion economy make our state an attractive place to live and a compelling destination for future Texans.

RETURN TO THE REMUDA

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RETURN TO THE REMUDA

News Staff

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 05:27

RETURN TO THE REMUDA The annual Return to the Remuda Sale will be hosted at the Four Sixes Ranch in Guthrie on September 27-- 28.

A night with Nolan: Celebrating WTC’s 1980 Basketball Championship legacy

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A night with Nolan: Celebrating WTC’s 1980 Basketball Championship legacy

Basketball Coach Nolan Richardson

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 05:27

SNYDER— Western Texas College (WTC) men’s basketball will welcome Coach Nolan Richardson and his 1979-1980 NJCAA Championship Basketball team back to Snyder Saturday, Sept. 28 for “A Night with Nolan: Honoring the 1980 WTC National Champion Men's Basketball Team.

KENT 4-H HONORS 4-H

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KENT 4-H HONORS 4-H

News Staff

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 05:27

KENT 4-H HONORS 4-H membersMarquinnaBranham, Kaden Carter and Zoey Arnold placed 3rd in the Tri-State Fair FoodChallenge.Theycompeted in the Intermediate Food Dish category.

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