Community & Opinions

Jayton regional track qualifiers

In last week’s regional track meet in Post, the following Jayton Jaybirds athletes advanced to the next level of competition: Caleb Beck, 4X200m, 4X400m; Daylee Chisum, 3200m, 1600m; Ben Blankenship, 800m, 4X400m; Alana Croft, shot put; Isaac King, high jump, long jump, 4X200m, 4X400m; Cadence...

Dickens County to hold hearing on abatement for Broad Reach Power

Broad Reach Power, the large-scale lithium-ion battery power facility planning to locate in northern Dickens County, has requested a tax abatement agreement with the county, as reported in an earlier meeting of the county commission.

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.

Listen to this

After a road trip a few years ago, I met my new travel best friends: Podcasts. I capitalize the word because they are really good companions. Whether I am alone in my little house or adding miles to the Civic, listening to them keeps me company, educates, entertains, and often inspires.

Planning a Vegetable Garden

In today’s column are a few suggestions for new gardeners planning to grow vegetables this year in a dedicated spot. Regarding location of your vegetable garden the primary consideration is how the garden will be watered.

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.

Spaces available for Texas Downtown Association tour April 22

The statewide Texas Downtown Association is bringing its regional meeting to Lubbock this Friday, April 22, to shine a spotlight on two cities’s revitalization successes.

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.

Gold medal memory

It is okay to toot your own horn when you play in the band. I’m gonna toot away be I’m gonna toot away because some moments deserve such attention. Fifty years ago this week— April 22 to be exact—the high school volleyball team on which I played won state.

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. MUSEUM OPEN The Spur–Dickens County Museum opened for regular season hours on April 1 and will be open throughout the summer Fridays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.