Community & Opinions

Guests and ghosts at the Palace Theater

Who, in your family history or personal acquaintance, constitutes an “Outrageous Texas Woman of Character”?

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. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION for Patton Springs High School will be held Saturday, May 27, 8 p.m., in the New Gym.

Wildfires continue across state

AUSTIN—Firefighters are looking to the skies for muchneeded rain this week as crews continue battling wildfires across the state. Fires reported Sunday by the Texas A&M Forest Service were being fought in Brown, Taylor, Wilbarger, Llano, Schleicher and San Saba counties.

Dickens Commission awards abatement to electric energy storage company

Prior to the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County Commission on Monday, May 9, the court held a public hearing at 9 a.m.

Patton Springs approves 313 Agreement for H.E. Cottonwood Solar, LLC in called meeting May 5

In a special called meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District board on May 5, Andrews Consulting Firm of Rockwall, Texas, presented information for the firm’s clients H E Cottonwood Solar, LLC. Fred Stormer presented Chapter 313 agreement information.

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.

DPS Reminds Drivers to Buckle Up, Drive Safely for Memorial Day

AUSTIN – Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to celebrate safely as they enjoy their holiday.

Test your knowledge of Memorial Day

(Questions provided by www.britannica.com) 1. What was the original name for this day to recognize those who had lost their lives in military service to country? 2. What flower is associated with Memorial Day? 3.

Saying good-byes to grads, teachers

I don’t know how teachers do it. Every year they say goodbye to students they have known and nurtured, sometimes for years and years. It’s got to be tough. Having owned a newspaper since 2018, our team has seen freshmen throughout their high school careers.

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.