Community & Opinions

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.

This country needs another resurrection

Palm Sunday Bible class at East Side Church of Christ meant we were going to get use rubber cement. That liquid adhesive smelled so good, slathering it onto the brush was in itself a religious experience.

Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing

from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastestgrowing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.

Hill Country offers happy blues

Spring officially makes its entry this week, but the Texas wildflower scene is way ahead of the game this year. If you get the chance in the next three weeks, hit the highways and be prepared for quite the show that bluebonnets have in store for you.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Monday, Mar. 21, 6 p.m., Community Center, 101 E. Hill St., Spur, (806) 271-3097 SPUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Monday, Mar. 25, 7 p.m., school administration office, 800 Williams Ave.

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.

Patton Springs ISD board votes to extend interim superintendent’s contract

COMPILED FROM MINUTES In the regular monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District on February 19 Interim Superintendent Sandra Ramirez presented and discussed enrollment and attendance, student awards and honors, maintenance, safety, security, housing and vehicles.

Massive wildfires ignited by power lines

burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

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.

Taking a stand against public information blackouts

SUNSHINE WEEK Shining light on our government through public information helps us ask questions of elected officials—and hold them accountable. Sunshine Week, taking place March 10-16, recognizes the importance of open government and educates Americans about their right to public information.