Community & Opinions

Spur raises tap fees, adopts animal control measures

In its regular monthly meeting of Tuesday, Sept. 22, Spur City Council handled a lengthy agenda, which included revised ordinances regarding utility tap fees and animal control, in about an hour and a half. Personnel matters on the agenda were postponed until a special meeting of Sept.

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.

Dickens Commissioners Court sets tax rate in monthly meeting

In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County Commissioners on Monday, Sept. 12 the court unanimously adopted the tax rate of 0.83910.

Spur Area Chamber elects officers, sets event dates

Some familiar events and familiar faces will be returning to this fall’s Spur Area Chamber of Commerce, along with one newcomer to the organization’s board of directors. At its regular monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 19, members held elections for its upcoming slate of officers.

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.

This week’s shoutouts

• to the young married couples of this generation who are sharing responsibilities better than any generation before them • to the women of this generation who carry on the fine art of multi-tasking • to whoever negotiated a deal to prevent a rail strike • to those kids playing football outside on...

Poll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting

GARY BORDERS FOR TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN— More than three-fourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the Charles Butt Foundation.

Not born to be queen

Of course, a history teacher is going to write about Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Even if you are not a monarchist, a fan of royalty history, or a Corgi lover (as was the Queen) the story of her ascension to the most enduring throne in the world is a once-in-a-lifetime story.

The girls that are good at sports

It was a late afternoon in May of 1976. I was hanging out in the journalism department of Snyder High School because it was my go-to place of acceptance and serenity—a place where what I had to offer the world was welcomed with open arms.

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.