Community & Opinions

TxDOT asks for feedback on 10-year plan

Texas Department Of Transportation
Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:53
The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking input on a proposed 10-year plan that proposes spending a record $104.2 billion for transportation to improve safety, address congestion and improve roadways.
PUC outlines consumer protection rules

PUC outlines consumer protection rules

PUC outlines consumer protection rules

News Staff
Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:53
AUSTIN— As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties, especially during extreme heat.
Route 66 in the Land of Lincoln

Route 66 in the Land of Lincoln

Route 66 in the Land of Lincoln

News Staff
Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:53
“Route 66 has fueled America’s imagination, popular culture, and passion for the open road for nearly a century. It deserves a place not just in our rearview mirror, but on our roadmap of unique travel experiences for generations to come.
In search of the Mother Road

In search of the Mother Road

In search of the Mother Road

News Staff
Tue, 07/16/2024 - 18:17
ROUTE 66 RAMBLE, PART 1 It’s rare that local newspaper editors— especially ones like us, who have an active stake in hometown publications that go to press once a week year round—get to take an extended vacation. No Caribbean cruises or gala getaways for us.
Abbott demands probe into power outages

Abbott demands probe into power outages

Abbott demands probe into power outages

News Staff
Tue, 07/16/2024 - 18:17
AUSTIN— More than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know why.

2024 Community Calendar

News Staff
Tue, 07/16/2024 - 18:17
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.

2024 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wed, 07/10/2024 - 10:04
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.
Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat

Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat

Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat

News Staff
Wed, 07/10/2024 - 10:04
AUSTIN— A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune reported.
Fire safety urged for Fourth

Fire safety urged for Fourth

Fire safety urged for Fourth

News Staff
Tue, 07/02/2024 - 18:53
AUSTIN— With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks, or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows.
RAINBOW ON THE RANCH Michael Muartin Murphey, featured entertainer at the Texas Press Association dinner June 21, didn’t miss a beat when a rainstorm blew in behind the outdoor stage June 21. | THE TEXAS SPUR

RAINBOW ON THE RANCH Michael Muartin Murphey, featured entertainer at the Texas Press Association dinner June 21, didn’t miss a beat when a rainstorm blew in behind the outdoor stage June 21. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Murphey headlines inspiring evening with Texas journalists

News Staff
Tue, 07/02/2024 - 18:53
E D I T O R I A L | spur@thetexasspur.com BARBARA BRANNON If you were scripting a music wishlist for a gathering of print journalists, you might jot down Queen’s 1977 “News of the World.” Prince, for “The Morning Papers.” Joe Jackson’s “Sunday Papers.
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