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.

Sunny Days

It’s tempting during the sweltering summer months to despise the sun. Ah, but come winter, a day of sunshine that follows overcast and foggy days is pure gold with a Vitamin D boost.

Sandra Ramirez named interim superintendent at Patton Springs ISD

COMPILED FROM MINUTES In the regular meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District on January 15, 2024, a transition was conducted between Superintendent Bryan White and principal Sandra Ramirez who was named interim superintendent.

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.

Love persevering

The past week a mother sat vigil for her 36-yearold son, an unfortunate victim of sepsis that invaded his body while he was receiving cancer treatment. Much like a hired assassin, it did its dirty work, packed up, and left behind a brokenhearted family. Death does win. Death does sting.

Scathing report released by DOJ on response to Uvalde shooting

issued a scathing report late last week on the May 4, 2022, mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Quakes prompt officials to limit disposal wells

AUSTIN— The Texas Railroad Commission has suspended nearly two dozen permits that allow oil and gas companies to inject saltwater into the ground, which regulators say has contributed to increased earthquakes of greater magnitude in West Texas.

There was a doctor in the house, but few listened

After 34 days of travel, holiday family time, and capped off with four days in Austin among hundreds of students in closed quarters, I came home and tested positive for Covid. This is my second bout, the first coming in August 2021, when a new variant worked through the vaccine.

Voter registration deadline for primary approaches

Voter registration deadline for primary approaches AUSTIN— The deadline to register to vote in the Texas Democratic and Republican primary elections is Feb. 5. Voters on March 5 will choose their nominees for president, U.S. Senator, all 38 U.S.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

City and State offices as well as banking institutions will be closed Monday, January 15, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. KENT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Mondays, Jan. 8 and Jan. 22, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 101 Main St.