Community & Opinions

Did you vote?

Schools require 70% on report cards to pass. We expect medical professionals and mechanics to perform at a 100% level of care when it comes to our bodies and our vehicles. Think 10% of your salary would pay the bills? I guarantee if you only put in 10% effort into your job, you would be fired.

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.

Largest wildfire in state history still raging

AUSTIN—A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It is the largest wildfire in Texas history.

Savor these mini mushroom pot pies

ANGELINA L aRUE Mini pastries are always popular for spring showers and graduation parties. These petite pot pies are filled with mushrooms, shallots, bell pepper, peas, and carrots, so they are hearty enough for a nice meal, served with a side dish and a salad.

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Why--and how--to prune conifers

ELLEN PEFFLEY Why—andhow—topruneconifers In recent columns was advice and guidelines for pruningoaksanddeciduous trees and shrubs. Because conifers also may need or could benefit from pruning, today’s column looks at some reasons for pruning these trees.

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.

New books, new readers at the Spur library

The Friends of the Library would like to thank John Lehmann Electric for the very generous donation made to the library. Without the support of our businesses and citizens we would not be able to have such a nice library.

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.

Candidate unable to attend last week’s event in Spur

Dear Kay Ellington, I apologize for missing my participation in the Texas Spur/Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates forum held onThursday the 15th of February, as I was subpoenaed to testify in a hearing at the Lubbock County courthouse, which was also held on the 15th of February.