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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.

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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.

Spur closes books on sewer block grant, hears citizen requests

which experienced several issues over the years related to its community development block grant for sewer improvements, signed off on the final reports for Contract No. 7219421 on Nov. 16, with no members of the public attending the hearing.

Spur’s Palace Theater a ‘sound’ investment

Theater—as we’ve claimed often before in this corner— serves as a beacon of light in a community with a dwindling population but an abundance of heritage and hope.

JGISD approves purchase of vape detectors, canvasses election

meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District board on November 21, 2022, trustees approved the canvassing order for the district’s Nov. 8, 2022, Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election reflecting 176 votes “For” the proposition and 134 votes “against” the proposition.

Legislators begin filing bills ahead of session

GARY BORDERS Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Monday, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins Jan. 10.

Patton Springs ISD approves security plans

In the regular monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District board on November 7, 2022, trustees approved plans to enhance security and cybersecurity. Following a closed meeting, the board unanimously approved an employee for Guardian training.

Dickens Commissioners increase price of county-owned material

In the regular meeting of the Dickens County Commissioners on Monday, Nov. 14, the court discussed costs of custom hauling of gravel and materials. Commissioner Charlie Morris made a motion to charge $6.00 per loaded mile for custom hauling of gravel and material.

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.