Community & Opinions

Property tax cuts go into effect

AUSTIN— A total of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31.

2023 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 thankful stock at the end of the year

By the time you read this, the publisher and editor of these newspapers will be bound for the East Coast to spend the holidays with family and friends.

2023 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.

Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed

AUSTIN—A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water, The Dallas Morning News reported. The secretary of state’s office last week declared the propositions approved and now a part of the Texas Constitution, while Gov.

The Christmas Red Zone

SUE JANE SULLIVAN A Sunday of NFL football means that the phrase “red zone” is within earshot when in and out of the living room. Once a team reaches the opponent’s 20-yard-line, it is within twenty yards of the endzone. Scoring opportunities are within grasp.

Dickens Co. will have a 3-person race for sheriff, so far

The sheriff ’s election in Dickens County is now a threeperson race. Romero Rodriquez and Jerry Schmidt both filed for sheriff this week, according to Dickens County Republican party chair Jody Duggan. They join Jay Allen, who had previously filed for the sheriff’s position.

SuperintendentWhite announces retirement at PSISD Nov. meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District on Nov. 13, 2023, Superintendent Bryan White submitted his resignation and said he will retire on January 31, 2024. The board accepted his resignation.

SISD receives $210,000 grant from TEA

In the regular monthly meeting of the Spur Independent School District Board of Trustees on November 27, 2023, Superintendent Craig Hamilton explained that Spur ISD had applied for and received a Texas Education Agency Safety and Security Enhancement Grant.

Cowgirl judge: ‘herstory,’ not history

“I think the women hoped that she would be a voice for women’s rights, that she would be a voice against discrimination against women and other protected groups. I think women expected that she would be supportive of women’s groups and issues. And she was.