Community & Opinions

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.

Appreciation for local newspapers

I was raised in Dickens County and have been a subscriber to the Texas Spur for many years. I have read that since 2005 the U.S. has lost 2,900 newspapers, and over 200 counties have no news outlets.

Rosalynn

COMMENTARY [ dripping with sarcasm] “ Of course, Jimmy, I want you to forget the fact that you graduated in the top percentile of the United States Naval Academy and are well on your way to an illustrious naval career so that we can go home and farm.

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.

House kills school choice plan

on Friday defeated a proposed voucher plan, also leaving in doubt a comprehensive public school funding plan that became tied to it, The Dallas Morning News reported. A coalition of rural Republicans and Democrats joined together to take education savings accounts out of the bill by an 84-63 margin.

Kent commissioners decide on building repairs, boost nursing home collections

In the regular meeting of the Kent County Commission starting at 9 a.m. Nov. 13, the court continued discussion regarding what repairs to undertake to roofs and other parts of county-owned buildings that were damaged in storms several months ago.