Community & Opinions

Cowboy hats off to The Coyote Store

As you exit the patio of the Gail, Texas, legendary Coyote Country Store you walk under the sign that used to be a siren call to truckers, hunters, afterschool hungry kids, and folks just passing through. Bertie’s.

TxDOT announces $85 billion transportation plan

GARY BORDERS FOR TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN— The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $85 billion price tag, officials announced last week.

Kent County acts on budget, tax rate for coming year

COMPILED FROM MINUTES A public hearing was held at the Kent County courthouse August 22, 2022 on the proposed county budget for 2022– 23, along with a public hearing on the tax increase for year 2022. The hearing concluded at 9:35 a.m.

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.

What's happening

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@ thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues. SPUR FARMERS MARKET The free outdoor farmer’s market sponsored by Spur Hardware will be Saturday, Sept.

Flooding prompts disaster declaration

GARY BORDERS FOR TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN— Heavy rains through Texas last week caused flooding, particularly in the Dallas area, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 23 affected counties.

Tripleheader

This past week I had three reminders about why school personnel should have pensions far greater than what they receive.

JGISD sets election on new tax rate for Nov. 8

At the regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District in August, the board voted to designate authority to Superintendent Layne Sheets to calculate the tax rates in accordance with requirements in the tax code.

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.

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.