Community & Opinions

2022 Community Calendar Community Services

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.

Play ball! Jayton to add baseball, softball to sports lineup

A group of Jayton-Girard ISD supporters had pitched the idea to the school board this spring, and at the board’s regular meeting June 27 they won the day on a 5-2 vote: Jayton will step up to the plate next year with baseball and softball in its athletics lineup.

Abortion officially illegal in Texas

AUSTIN—The U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade effectively ends all legal abortions in Texas within the next 30 days, many news media outlets reported.

Observations from a delivery driver

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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. TASTING JUDGES ARE STILL NEEDED FOR 5th ANNUAL BIG DOG BBQ COOK-OFF Friday and Saturday, June 24–25 in Swenson Park.

Spur Senior Citizens

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., will be serving a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472.

LIBRARY NOTES

We have had some great programming here for our Collaborative Summer Reading this year. All of the programs for the children have been presented by local guests. One, Jon Shipp the beekeeper, has presented to the children before. His program is always a big hit with the children and grownups alike.

Plant A Row for the Hungry

A terrific campaign called “Plant A Row for the Hungry” (PAR), a national people-helping-people program, encourages gardeners to grow a little extra and donate the produce to local soup kitchens and food pantries serving homeless and hungry in their local communities.

Granita a sweet, semifrozen summer treat

You don’t have to chase the ice cream truck for a cold cone to cool you down this summer. You can you make right at home. Granitas are a snap to make, and this hibiscus-flavored one introduces an exciting burst of tart goodness.

Adverbs, adjectives and answering ‘why’

When my granddaughter Lillie cried during swim lessons, her parents handle the situation really well. The explained, simply, that swim lessons were about safety Her mom and dad prioritize why it was important to lear water safety. If Lillie did not learn t swim, she might fear water.