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2024 Community Calendar

News Staff

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 13:45

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.

END OF THE TRAIL Though Route 66 originally came to an end in Santa Monica, California, a little ways short of the Pacific oceanfront, today the tourist experience extends to a popular photo op installed on the Santa Monica Pleasure Pier. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | COURTESY PHOTO

California dreamin’ and driving

News Staff

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 13:45

In the American consciousness, California occupies a fabled throne: lodestone of the Golden West, goal of the beleaguered Dust Bowl Okies, fantasy of film and fortune, home of the high life.

RABBIT, RUN At Joseph City, Arizona, a town founded by 19th-century Mormon migrants, the “Here It Is” jackrabbit sign made famous all across Route 66 has its origins. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 | THE TEXAS SPUR

Animals all across Arizona

News Staff

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 09:26

ROUTE 66 RAMBLE, PART 8 Arriving at the eastern edge of Arizona at dusk means two things: that the 149 miles between here and Flagstaff will zoom past in darkness; and that we’ll see precious little of Mother Road pavement on this stretch.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

News Staff

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 09:26

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com CITY OF SPUR CITY COUNCIL special meeting, Thursday, Sept. 5, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 402 N. Burlington, Spur, (806) 271-3316 DICKENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.

2024 Community Calendar

News Staff

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 09:26

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

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.

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