Community & Opinions

Spur Police Department notes recent crime calls

On a clipboard at the front desk in Spur’s City Hall, Police Chief Ramon Golden has noted the following incidents since mid-February 2024. • Feb. 14, 2024, 1:30 a.m., 300 block Hill St., recover stolen vehicle; impounded. • Feb. 14, 2024, 3:00 p.m., 800 block Miller Ave.

Patton Springs ISD approves superintendent search in April meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District board of trustees on April 8, Interim Superintendent Bryan White presented and discussed enrollment and attendance, student and employee awards and honors, maintenance projects, safety, security and vehicles.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, Apr. 29, 7 p.m., school administration office, 800 Williams Ave., Spur, (806) 271-3272 SPUR MASONIC LODGE meeting, Tuesday, May 7, 7:30 p.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.

Early voting underway in local elections

AUSTIN— Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you live. There are various ways to learn what is on the local ballot.

Bring on the aging

“I think I am only 57, but the paperwork does not back this up. I don’t feel old because your inside self doesn’t age.

‘Aggressive’hurricane forecast for Gulf Coast

AUSTIN— Colorado State University researchers are calling this year’s hurricane season forecast “the most aggressive” ever, the Texas Standard reported. They say there is a 54% chance a hurricane will strike the Texas coast, and a 25% chance it will be major.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Thursday, Apr. 22, 6:30 p.m., Jayton Public School Board Room, 700 Madison Ave., (806) 237-2991 KENT COUNTY LIONS CLUB Monday, Apr. 22, noon, Community Center, 156 W.

Spur board approves student accident insurance in March meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Spur Independent School District board on March 25, trustees began the meeting by recognizing the CX Debate State qualifiers Allee Hamilton and Joshua Ortiz.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar delivers SB22 grants to boost law enforcement salaries, hiring in smaller communities

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