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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Reid Freeman and band will provide live music during the Garza County Junior Livestock Association’s Winner’s Circle Street Dance fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 3, at Main Street Saloon in downtown Post. | COURTESY PHOTO

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GCJLA Street Dance fundraiser set for Oct. 3 in downtown Post

Stephanie Allen |

Thu, 10/01/2026 - 05:14

The Garza County Junior Livestock Association will host its Winner’s Circle Street Dance fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 3, at Main Street Saloon in downtown Post, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will support Garza County youth livestock exhibitors through the premium sale on Jan. 21, 2027.

The golden angle of sunflowers

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The golden angle of sunflowers

Ellen Peffley

Thu, 10/01/2026 - 05:14

CUISINE & CULTURE Beauty is found in the smallest of spaces. Contemplate the arrangement of seeds in the center of a sunflower blossom. In every sunflower head seeds form an intricate, predetermined spiral pattern called the Golden Angle.

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Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Thu, 10/01/2026 - 05:14

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Tuesday through Thursday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable, we offer a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472. A donation is always appreciated.

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Thu, 10/01/2026 - 05:14

We’re welcoming October with a fun and festive Fall Craft Time on Tuesday, Oct. 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For this project, we’ll be using regular 8' x 10' glass picture frames—Dollar General has plenty available for around $6 each, and I’ll have a few extras on hand in case someone forgets theirs.

STUDY UP ON STEW To make a top-notch beef stew, pay attention not only to ingredients and proportions, but tips for how to brown the meat successfully before stewing. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Traditional beef stew for autumn

Angelina Larue

Thu, 10/01/2026 - 05:14

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM A couple of weeks ago, it would have been difficult to convince me that fall would be in the air soon. The hot days persisted. But miraculously, on the first day of fall, the high temperatures began to drop a little.

What's happening

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What's happening

News Staff

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 18:14

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues HOMECOMINGS FOR AREA SCHOOLS JAYTON-GIRARD Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Roby Local Events DICKENS COUNTY-SPUR...

gathered beneath the Ex-Students’ welcome banner Sept. 18 to kick off a weekend of festivities. The Freshman Class candidate was Paisley Smith; Sophomore Candidate, Emily Stelzer; Junior Candidate, KendallWalker; Senior Candidate and 2026 HOCO queen, Keylee Molina. MORE SPUR HOMECOMING COVERAGE, PAGES 4, 8 | COURTESY PHOTO

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SPUR HOMECOMING COURT

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Wed, 09/23/2026 - 18:14

Local 4th graders took an educational field trip last week to South Plains Electrical Cooperative’sSpurplant,where representatives taught them about electricity, electrical equipment, electrical safety, what to do if the power goes out, and much more. PHOTOS, PAGE4,5 | COURTESYPHOTOS

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SPARKING IMAGINATIONS

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Wed, 09/23/2026 - 18:14

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Questions remain regarding tax assessor/collector office

Barbara Brannon |

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 18:14

In its regular monthly meeting of Sept. 14, 2026, the Dickens County Commission had a full agenda of business aside from actions regarding tax abatements and economic development matters, which were reported in last week’s issue of The Texas Spur.

OUTSTANDINGEX

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OUTSTANDINGEX

News Staff

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 18:14

“I can’t tell a story without including Spur,”said Spur alum Dr. E. DonWilliams of the Lubbock Christian University faculty, who last week was named Spur ISD’s Outstanding ExStudent for 2026.

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