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Community & Opinions

Abbott, Patrick spar over tax relief

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Gov. Greg Abbott late last week warned lawmakers to be prepared for several special sessions to pass a tax reform bill that he will accept, as well as a school voucher plan that failed to pass during the regular session.

Kent commission devotes attention to nursing home management

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The Kent County commissioners court held two regular sessons in May, as per its custom, on May 8 and May 22.

Dickens Commissioners discuss Annex storm procedures in May meeting

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In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County Commissioners on May 8, the court discussed the impact of the hail during the severe thunderstorm April 25. The court discussed the Annex Storm Shelter Procedures and voted unanimously to give the county judge the discretion to install remote entrance access to the county annex at a cost not to exceed $5,000. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the cost to repair vehicles, equipment and structures caused by hail damage.

JGISD board accepts Sheets’ resignation, names Tubbs interim superintendent at May meeting

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In the regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District on May 15, trustees unanimously voted to accept the reignation of Superintendent Layne Sheets, who has accepted a position in another district. The board also approved Johnny Tubb interim superintendent.

Hometown Takeover: Where are they now?

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In January 2020, Spur joined more than 2,600 towns across the U.S. vying to be selected by HGTV for a Hometown Takeover project. You may remember when a huge crowd of us gathered under the big spur to make a video pitch to the cable network.

Texas House impeaches AG Paxton

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The Texas House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton Saturday, only the third time in the state’s history that has occurred.

2023 Community Calendar

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Community Services and Organizations

Spur Police Department Report, April 2023

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According to a report submitted to the Spur City Council on May 14, 2023, the Spur Police Department resopnded to a total of 53 calls for the month of April 2023.

Spur Senior Center to host health fair May 25

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The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Avenue, will be hosting a health fair Thursday, May 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Patton Springs boards canvasses bond vote in May meeting

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In the regular meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District board on May 15, Superintendent Bryan White presented current enrollment and attendance, end-ofyear activities, and awards.