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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.

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.

Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat

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

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.

Murphey headlines inspiring evening with Texas journalists

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.

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.