Community & Opinions

Spur continues discounted city water for firefighters, hears requests for RV parks

BARBARA BRANNON | THE TEXAS SPUR At its regular monthly meeting July 19, 2022 at the Spur Community Center, the Spur City Council heard two citizens’ concerns in public forum, continued debate on RV Park zoning variance requests, and took action on several other matters of top interest.

Kent court proposes Unused Increment Rate provision to generate needed FY23 revenue

BARBARA BRANNON | THE TEXAS SPUR During its Aug.

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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Spur Senior Citizens

SPECIAL TO THE TEXAS SPUR The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., will be serving a noon meal Monday through Friday.

Spur welcomes home native son to final rest

In many small towns when a significant member of the community passes away he or she is mentioned and talked about often. Their memories are kept alive by the marks they have made and the lives they have touched.

Making compost tea to improve soil structure

Compost tea was all the rage a few years ago, especially for organically minded gardeners. It’s an organic strategy to amend the soil that is rather complicated—but those who have tried it in the garden, like it. For folks who like to do things from scratch, compost tea may be the ultimate DIY.

Peanut butter–banana a match made in smoothie heaven

Smoothies packed with protein are one of the easiest ways to squeeze in a good hearty breakfast on busy school mornings, or during the work week. Peanut butter and banana are, of course, a match made in heaven.

Dickens Commissioners set first budget meeting for July 25

In the regular meeting of the Dickens County commissioners court on July 11, commissioners determined that the first budget meeting will be held July 25.

South Dickens Senior Citizens, April 1

We’re not certain what year this column ran. Perhaps you can help? But craft booths, bake sales, get-well wishes, and hearing aid checks point to the vigorous energy that still goes into our Senior Citizens centers in Dickens and Spur.