Community & Opinions

Patton Springs ISD unopposed candidates declared elected, sworn in at Dec. meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District board of trustees on December 13, unopposed candidates from the November election were declared elected. Becky Hodges presented the certificate of unopposed candidates to board president Gary Bridge.

Texas 88th Legislature Calendar

Monday, Nov.14, 2022 First day legislators and legislators-elect may file bills for the 88th Legislature. Regular Session Begins Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 (1st day) 88th Legislature convenes at noon. Friday, March 10, 2023 (60th day) 60-day deadline for bill filing.

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This is not self-promotion for my column. Even though I feel I can hold my own with Tumbleweed Smith, I come cheap. So, this is not a plug for me. Surely you have family and friends who have left Briscoe County, Dickens County, Fisher County, and Parmer County and other communities in your area.

Retiring senator named Secretary of State

Retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, has been named the next secretary of state by Gov. Greg Abbott. She replaces John Scott, who announced his resignation effective at year’s end. Scott was the third nominee for the post not confirmed by the Senate.

2022 Community Calendar

SPUR VISITOR CENTER at 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.

SANTA CLAWS

SANTA CLAWS Newspaper cat Governor (the orange tabby) reminds subscribers to send in their changes of address promptly after moving, rather than allowing USPS forwarding to lapse.

Spur ISD approves audit, tax deeds in Nov. meeting

meeting of the Spur ISD board of trustees on Nov. 28, 2022, the board voted unanimously to approve the 2021-2022 tax audit. Trusteesalsovotedunanimously to approve a Tax Deed 4678 for a $1,250.00 bid on Parcel 4678.

Hundreds of Texas Methodist churches vote to split from denomination after years of infighting over gay marriage and abortion

JAYME LOZANO AND ROBERT DOWNEN | TEXAS TRIBUNE LUBBOCK — The Northwest Texas Annual Conference of United Methodist Churches started like a regular church service.

Spur church among those leaving United Methodist denomination

Church in Spur was among more than 140 churches to officially disaffiliate from the denomination during a specially called annual conference Saturday, Dec. 3.