Community & Opinions

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.

Summer to-do list

It’s that time of year again. Here are your 2024 summer assignments. 1. Write a letter and mail it. Get out of your car, go inside the post office, and ask to look at all the stamp options and buy one that suits the person to whom you are mailing the letter. 2. Take naps. 3.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Candidates Jay Allen and Jerry Schmidt, who emerged as the top two vote-getters in the March 5, 2024 primary, are seeking election to the office of Dickens County Sheriff, as current sheriffTerry Braly announced last fall that he would not run again.

Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average

AUSTIN— April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.

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.

What a candidates’ forum can accomplish

MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM THURS., MAY 16, 2024, 6 P.