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Youngsters from all corners of Kent County—such as those showing their goats here—exhibited their junior livestock project animals last week at the county show barn in Clairemont, taking home ribbons, life lessons, and lots of admiration. Look for our Winners Circle special coverage in next week’s Texas Spur, with thanks to generous advertiser support. | THE TEXAS SPUR

ANIMAL INSTINCTS

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Wed, 01/15/2025 - 11:53

DICKENS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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Wed, 01/15/2025 - 11:53

DICKENS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Flanking newly installed sheriff Jay Allen Jan. 2 are deputies Ray Golden (left) and Ramiro Rodriguez (right). We regret the mistake in Deputy Rodriguez’ name last week. |

Filings open for city councils, school boards across Texas Spur Country

Kay Ellington |

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 11:53

The mayor’s position will be on the May 3 ballot in Spur this year as well as the Ward 1, Ward 2 and Ward 3 city council positions. The incumbents for those positions are Louise Jones, mayor; Elaine Harris, Ward 1; Don Wright, Ward 2; and Rhea Melton, Ward 3. Each of these are for twoyear terms.

SPOTLIGHT ON KENT COUNTY STOCK SHOW

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Wed, 01/15/2025 - 11:53

JOHNNA REYNOLDS

Texas Spur Country Roundup

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Wed, 01/15/2025 - 11:53

Hotel Garza to offer Valentine’s Murder Mystery Weekend POST—The Hotel Garza in downtown Post is offering a fun Valentine’s Day weekend event,“Death by Chocolate,”a 1920s murder mystery dinner theater experience.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

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Wed, 01/15/2025 - 11:53

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves 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.

GOODGAMEDAYGRUB might include a slice— or two—of healthy pizza. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Garlic bread pizza

Angelina L

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 11:53

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Game-day food is always an exciting topic in our circle of friends and family, and among readers. It’s almost celebrated as much as our beloved holiday dishes.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 11:53

A gift of a donation was recently made to the library in memory of Flora Mae Smith of Spur and Richard Taylor of Dickens. Our condolences go out to their families.

Houseplant pest care

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 11:53

CUISINE & CULTURE Outdoor temperatures are below freezing right now, but indoors temperatures are comfortable for humans and houseplants but also plant pests. The most common houseplant pest is that small, black, fly-like insect, the annoying fungus gnat.

What's happening

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Wed, 01/08/2025 - 13:15

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com DICKENS COUNTY–SPUR LIBRARY story time, Thursdays, 10 a.m., for babies to preschool, 403 E. Hill...

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