Community & Opinions

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.

LIBRARY NOTES

The Summer Reading Program has wrapped up at the library, but the reading contest is still going through June 25. All book logs must be turned in by 3:00 p.m. on June 25, 2024 to be eligible for a ticket. We will draw the winning tickets at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

Dairy-free Cream Biscuits

There are many ways to achieve a great-tasting biscuit. In fact, there is a popular recipe in the South called cream biscuits that only has two ingredients. The concept is to combine heavy cream with self-rising flour. The heavy cream eliminates the need for butter.

Comptroller’s office distributes more than $16K in sales tax to Dickens County municipalities in May

AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.01 billion in May, 4.5 percent more than in May 2023. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Thursday, June 20, 6:30 p.m., Jayton Public School Board Room, 700 Madison Ave., (806) 237-2991 KENT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, June 24, 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.