Community & Opinions

TxDOT asking for feedback on record $104 billion 10-year plan

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHILDRES DISTRICT CHILDRESS— To help keep a thriving Texas economy moving, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is drafting a record-breaking 10year transportation plan, and the public is invited to weigh in on potential projects in communities...

Galaxy Digital lays out 2025, 2026 expansion plans with Dickens commission at June meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County commissioners court on June 10, 2024, Mike Fry, representing Galaxy Digital, appeared before the court to discuss the 2025 tax abatement request, and Galaxy’s plans for the near future.

JGISD school board elects new officers in May meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District on May 13, trustees voted to certify the results of the May 4 election, and newly elected board members Stephanie Allen and Cody Stanaland were sworn in. Nominations for board positions were opened.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR MASONIC LODGE meeting, Tuesday, July 2, 7:30 p.m., 309 Burlington, Spur  DICKENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, July 8, 9 a.m.

2024 Community Calendar

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.

Electric demand could nearly double by 2030

AUSTIN— The chief of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas told state lawmakers recently that the state’s power demand could nearly double in just six years. The reasons: population growth, new requests for grid connections, and a rise in requests from data centers and other heavy users.

Local Events

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is having an additional Independence Day fundraiser.

Texas Spur County Roundup

CROSBY Lorenzo to celebrate holiday on July 4 LORENZO—The Lorenzo Chamber of Commerce has a full day of activities planned for Thursday, July 4. Events get underway at 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a pancake and sausage breakfast by the Lorenzo Senior Citizens at 502 Van Buren.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472.

From the garden

ELLEN PEFFLEY The legend of the Indian Paintbrush Today’s column is week two of ideas to keep youngsters engaged this summer.