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2024 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wed, 03/20/2024 - 06:44
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

News Staff
Wed, 03/20/2024 - 06:44
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

Massive wildfires ignited by power lines

Massive wildfires ignited by power lines

Two Wildfires That
Wed, 03/13/2024 - 07:50
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

News Staff
Wed, 03/13/2024 - 07:50
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

Taking a stand against public information blackouts

Taking a stand against public information blackouts

Kelley Shannon | Freedom Of Information Foundation
Wed, 03/13/2024 - 07:50
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.
Did you vote?

Did you vote?

Did you vote?

News Staff
Wed, 03/06/2024 - 06:46
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

News Staff
Wed, 03/06/2024 - 06:46
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

Largest wildfire in state history still raging

Largest wildfire in state history still raging

News Staff
Wed, 03/06/2024 - 06:46
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.
PETITE POT PIES are filled with mushrooms, shallots, bell pepper, peas, and carrots, so they are hearty enough for a nice meal, when served with a side dish and a salad. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

PETITE POT PIES are filled with mushrooms, shallots, bell pepper, peas, and carrots, so they are hearty enough for a nice meal, when served with a side dish and a salad. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Savor these mini mushroom pot pies

Bytes Angelina L
Wed, 02/28/2024 - 09:01
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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