Community & Opinions

Kent commissioners debate incentives for employee wellness participation

In the regular meeting of the Kent County commissioners court, minutes of the court’s June 26 session were read and approved, noting items as follow. The employee health insurance plan approved. Tracy Woodward, consultant for the Kent County Nursing Home, reported on storm damage to the facility.

Dickens Commissioners hear fire departments’ annual reports

In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County Commissioners Court on July 10 first responders Will Humphreys, Dickens VFD; Mac Gardner, McAdoo VFD; Debi Gardner, Dickens County EMS; and Wes Abbott, Spur VFD presented annual reports for their departments.

Local Events

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com JAYTON POOL summer hours Tuesday-Saturday 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.-6 p.m., 555 Clairemont St., Jayton 10 COUNTY CAMP sponsored by local county extension agencies, open to all youth Grades 3-12, Tuesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com KENT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, July 24, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 101 Main St., Jayton, (806) 237-3373 KENT COUNTY LIONS CLUB meeting, Monday, July 24, noon, Kent County Community Center, 156 W. 4th St.

Community Services and Organizations

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.

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 Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

AUSTIN— Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

JGISD board approves request for permanent funds for capital improvements in June meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District on June 19, Interim Superintendent Johnny Boggs presented a quarterly investment report, campus housing updates, gym floor updates, and TREA Conference report.

Patton Springs may try again on bond issue

In a called meeting Monday, June 30, at 9 a.m. in the school administrative offices, Patton Springs ISD Superintendent Bryan White reported on the July and August regular and special board meeting dates, as well as a timeline for the November 7, 2023 Bond/General Election.

TxDOT seeks public input on record $100B plan for projects across state

CHILDRESS – As the Texas population continues to boom, TxDOT is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan, and now the public is invited to weigh in on the projects proposed in their communities.