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.

Pictures of picture shows

Mike Robertson of Austin was driving down the main street of Bertram, Texas, two years ago and noticed an old theater that looked interesting. “So I just rolled down the window of my car, picked up my iPhone and snapped a picture of it.

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. BURN BAN RESCINDED In the Dickens County commissioners court meeting of June 12, the court approved rescinding the burn ban, in light of recent rains.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

CROSBY Jasmine Coffee Shop in Crosbyton selected ‘Business of the Month’ CROSBYTON—The Crosbyton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s Business of the Month is Jasmine Dragon, a coffee shop located inside the Christian Karate Association building downtown at 118 S. Berkshire.

Font your way through life

The keyboard font Times New Roman is used for business and professional writing. When a sixth grader does a PowerPoint presentation, he or she wants to go big. Rockwell Extra Bold was a favorite of many of my ambitious 12-year-olds.

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.

Anti-gun violence protests and more school safety measures

AUSTIN—Anti-gun violence protests were held in multiple cities across the state over the weekend, while the state has imposed additional measures designed to strengthen school security.

Schmidt retires as Spur codes compliance office

NEW FACE IN CODES COMPLIANCE John Schmidt (above right), who served the City of Spur the past six years as codes compliance officer after previously retiring from a different career, announced his retirement from the city at its May council meeting, during which Clinton Stinson (at left) was hired...

Next Palace movie, ‘Dog,’ delivers thought-provoking look at military service

As a part of the film committee for Spur’s Palace Theater, we try to watch every movie recommended for the local picture show before it plays in our hometown.

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. SPURVILLE FOLK JAM ON SECOND THURSDAYS Like to sing, sing along, or play an instrument? Bring your ideas, your guitar (fiddle, etc.) and an open mind!