Community & Opinions

Lives worth watching

I’m a streaky reader. The kind who binges by taste— mostly nonfiction but on occasion a good fiction read recommended by my daughters. At the moment, the late David McCullough’s work is on the coffee table beside my rocker. McCullough’s recent death is a loss to more than just the literary world.

Farmer’s Almanac predicting a white winter

GARY BORDERS FOR TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN— As Texas gets at least a temporary reprieve this week from the heat, with a nice round of rain blanketing much of the state, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting January will bring significant snowfall to the state.

Dickens Historical Commission awarded

In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County commissioners court on August 8, 2022, librarian Donnice Carruth presented the Spur Dickens County Library annual report. Harry Bob Martin, chair of the Dickens County Historical Commission, presented the DCHC annual report.

Taking to the podium

Biblical Hero Noah Holds Press Conference (translated from Hebrew and Aramaic to English by this reporter) Press Secretary Paul (yes, THAT Paul): Noah will make an opening statement and then take a few questions from reporters. Noah: Good morning.

‘A paper most local people wish to read’

Dear Dr. Barbara Brannon and Ms. Kay Ellington, Congratulations on winning so many awards from the Texas Press Association! The first place in weekly division regarding your lead article about small-town water challenges certainly bestows upon the Texas Spur (and you two) a high quality rating.

Texas gas prices lowest in nation

AUSTIN—While gas prices nationwide dropped below $4 per gallon average last week, the state boasts the lowest prices in the country at an average of $3.49 — 50 cents below the national average, according to AAA Texas.

Patton Springs ISD approves Cottonwood Solar Reinvestment Zone at monthly board meeting

On Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, prior to a lengthy agenda of regular business, the Patton Springs Independent School District board of trustees held a public hearing on the intention of Patton Springs ISD to consider designating the Cottonwood Solar Reinvestment Zone.

Correction

In our coverage of the Spur City Council July meeting in the August 11, 2022, Texas Spur, we misstated two facts. Under the Fire department benefit section, the information should have read that “The city would not need to issue a 1099 to each participant annually.

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.

The well that never runs dry

Myyardhasvaricose veins and doesn’t seem to care. I guess the upside is that the mower (that’s me) gets a break, but seeing as yard work is my main form of exercise that’s not a good thing. The cracks are widening and spreading, and any day now I wonder if I’ll come home and find my dogs missing.