Community & Opinions

Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows

AUSTIN—Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claimed last week that Gov. Greg Abbott is sabotaging the Senate’s work because of their ongoing feud over which approach to property tax reform is best, The Dallas Morning News reported. Abbott vetoed three bills by Sen.

It pays to pour your efforts into a pressing need

WESTHOPE, ND—In filing a column about the future of newspapers, it seems appropriate that the dateline should have the word “hope” in it.

Kent commission to take bids for runway paving

On the afternoon of June 12, the regular session of the Kent County commissioners’ court reconvened following a lunch recess, and conducted the following business through late afternoon. A renewal bond for county treasurer Christy Long was approved.

Nomadic Newspaper

Has your get up and go gone? Finding our way back to events

Have we turned into a nation of recluses? Attendance is down at major league and college sporting events. On Broadway. At churches. At concerts. At theme parks. At business trade shows.

Central figure in Paxton case charged

The Austin real estat developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday.

2023 Public meetings and events

JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT board meeting, Mon., June 19, 700 Madison Ave., Jayton, (806) 237-2991 SPUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE monthly meeting, Mon., June 19, 6 p.m., Community Center, 101 E. Hill St., Spur, (806) 271-3097 SPUR CITY COUNCIL regular meeting, Tues., June 20, 6 p.m.

Local Events

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com JAYTON POOL summer hours are Tues.-Sat. 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.-6 p.m., 555 Clairemont St., Jayton. SPUR–DICKENS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY collaborative summer reading program, Tuesdays, June 6–29, 10 a.m., 403 East Hill St.

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.

Kent commission devotes attention to nursing home management

The Kent County commissioners court held two regular sessons in May, as per its custom, on May 8 and May 22. In its May 8 session, commissioners discussed the airportpavingandrampgrant work but took no action.