Community & Opinions

Grilled cheese three ways

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM The humble grilled cheese sandwich has made its way to the limelight in recent years with gobs of gooey gourmet offerings from street corner diners to fine dining establishments.

High gas prices eating into Texans’budgets

AUSTIN— The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Dieselpriceshoveraround$5 a gallon. The average Texan now spends $233 a month on gasoline, according to a study reported in The Texas Tribune.

Duck Creek Soil and Water Conservation District to host local work group meeting

The Duck Creek Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a local work group meeting Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 8 a.m. at the Dickens County Courthouse Annex Meeting Room.

Rethinking the summer vacation

C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COM This summer may be a bit trickier to slip off with the family for a vacation. Fuel prices, whether driving or flying, are becoming an issue that one cannot ignore unless you are driving an EV. In our parts, this is not the vehicle of choice.

2026 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. Visitors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

Gabe

It is a sad inevitability that a school teaching career will come with heartache, none greater than losing a student or former student to death through illness or accident.

Wildfire risks in Panhandle, West Texas rise

Dry windy conditions across West Texas and the Panhandle are rising, the Statesman reported, leading to increased risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings from Canada to Mexico, including those areas in Texas.

Square-foot gardening

CUISINE & CULTURE April has been the month of raised bed gardening.

The Heirloom Kitchen

Who can possibly resist the aroma of freshly baked soft pretzels? We can rush through an airport to make our next flight and suddenly stop in our tracks by the enticing smell coming from a seemingly innocent pretzel stand. There are savory ones, sweet ones, and even ones that might pass for a pizza.

2026 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. Visitors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.