Community & Opinions

Getting in shape, writing a book, being diligent

Lofty summer goals, aren’t they? I figure if I set only three, then surely the chances of success are greater than a detailed personal to-do list for June, July, and August. Here I am. Bad knees and weight gain equate to more mileage on my body than it should have.

Spur Police Department Report, April 2023

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.

Patton Springs boards canvasses bond vote in May meeting

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. He also discussed 2023 current legislation and summer training opportunities.

Spur Senior Center to host health fair May 25

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.

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.

Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero

AUSTIN— It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general.

When dogsitting gets ruff

With summer approaching, my calendar’s color codes reflect where I will be dogsitting and housesitting. All the families who call on my caretaking services have dogs (each family has more than one, in fact). The pets and I are on a first-name basis.

JGISD declares house surplus property in March meeting

COMPILED FROM MINUTES In the regular March 2023 meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District board March 29, 2023, trustees voted to advertise the sale of the district-owned surplus house structure.

Clock ticking on moving bills

The Clock Is Ticking on getting bills out of the House and to the Texas Senate, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week in a story in the Austin American-Statesman.

JGISD approves turf enhancement for field in April meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District board April 27, 2023, trustees approved improvements to the football field turf.