AUSTIN—The number of Texans hospitalized with labconfirmed Covid-19 cases is increasing faster than at any other point since the pandemic began in early 2020, due to the highly contagious delta variant.
In the regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District on July 29, 2021, trustees participated in a budget workshop conducted by Superintendent Layne Sheets along with business manager Laci Scogin. Both gave an outlook on what the potential budget and proposed tax rate ($.9634) would be.
AUSTIN—The order has been drawn for eight proposed amendments to the muchamended Texas Constitution that will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot. The proposed amendments were approved by at least two thirds of both houses of the state Legislature. According to the Austin American-Statesman, they include:
The streets of downtown Spur were lined with cars on Saturday night, the sidewalks were a hubbub of activity, and moviegoers streamed into the Palace Theater under its brightly lit marquee.
SPUR VISITOR CENTER at 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 474-5757.
In its regular monthly meeting of July 12, 2021, Dickens County commissioners dealt with a wide variety of business matters while preparing to consider the county’s operating budget for the coming year.
In its regular meeting of July 12, 2021, Kent County commissioners approved a cooperative agreement between Kent County and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service; approved the request from Jayton-Girard ISD the amount of $17,242.36 from Permanent School Funds for capital improvements.