Community & Opinions

Dickens resident weighs in on Sheriff race

To the Concerned Citizens of Dickens County, I am Ricky West, and I attended the Meet the Candidates Thursday night in Spur. I feel sure that it was not intentional, but there was a lot of misinformation given out. Knowing the truth, I cannot sit by and not speak out.

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.

PSISD board reviews superintendent applications in May meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District board of trustees on May 6, Interim Superintendent Bryan White presented current enrollment and attendance, end of year activities and awards.

The quiet patriot

This Sunday night on your local PBS station, the public network will televise its annual National Memorial Day Concert at 7 p.m (CST). Drafted at the age of 19, Allen Hoe was a combat medic in Vietnam. His service earned him a Bronze Star Medal, a Purple Heart, and a Combat Medic Badge.

House Democrats call for education special session

AUSTIN— Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers.

Filling up the Big Empty

A flood of folks from Spur and surrounding areas— from the youngsters itching to see the Ninja Turtles in the second part of a double feature, to loyal community followers, to hardworking volunteers, to those curious to see themselves depicted on the big screen—turned out Saturday afternoon at the...

Texas Spur Country Roundup

JuniorVasqueztoperformatstreetdanceinPostMay31 POST—Post is kicking off summer with a street dance Friday, May 31 in its downtown. JuniorVasquez will perform for the Street Dance and Winehouse at 127 is sponsoring the event. Admission is $10 at the gate, and gate opens at 6 p.m.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com ELECTION REMINDER Positions in city, county, and school board races are on the ballot Saturday, May 4.

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.

Flood victims urged caution upon returning home

As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution.