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WILD WEST WARNING One ranch protection man was said to have posted a handwritten sign at the lynching site of a notorious rustler: “FAIR WARNING • EVERY HARBERER • THAT HARBERS • THEAVES & MURDURES •WILL BE SERVED •THE SAMEWAY.” | THE TEXAS SPUR | SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 10

WILD WEST WARNING One ranch protection man was said to have posted a handwritten sign at the lynching site of a notorious rustler: “FAIR WARNING • EVERY HARBERER • THAT HARBERS • THEAVES & MURDURES •WILL BE SERVED •THE SAMEWAY.” | THE TEXAS SPUR | SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 10

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Historian O’Neal regales eager audience with area’s outlaw history

Barbarabrannon |
Wed, 10/16/2024 - 07:44
Many years ago, author Bill O’Neal, a coach and history professor at Panola College in deep East Texas, journeyed out to this side of the Lone Star State to pursue the stories of two famous early-day shootists, one of whom just happened to be his own ancestor.
SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

News Staff
Wed, 10/16/2024 - 07:44
SPUR NIGHT OUT On Tuesday, Oct. 1, friends and neighbors from around Spur and Dickens County gathered to enjoy National Night Out, a public-safety initiative that in Texas is held the first Tuesday evening in October.
3 RIVERS RANCH TTU System leadership and staff and members of the 3 Rivers Foundation for the Arts and Sciences gathered recently at the 3 Rivers Ranch Community Luncheon. From left: Patrick Kramer, Ginger Kerrick Davis, Tedd L. Mitchell, Clay Cash, Don Malone, Ken Fergeson, Bob England, Cady Alvarado, JL Alvarado and Jerry Gardner. | COURTESY PHOTO

3 RIVERS RANCH TTU System leadership and staff and members of the 3 Rivers Foundation for the Arts and Sciences gathered recently at the 3 Rivers Ranch Community Luncheon. From left: Patrick Kramer, Ginger Kerrick Davis, Tedd L. Mitchell, Clay Cash, Don Malone, Ken Fergeson, Bob England, Cady Alvarado, JL Alvarado and Jerry Gardner. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Texas Tech University System celebrates new research and educational opportunities at 3 Rivers Ranch

News Staff
Wed, 10/16/2024 - 07:44
CROWELL— It’s official: 3 Rivers Ranch (3RR) is now part of the Texas Tech University System (TTU System).
PALACE VISITORS Anticipating the start of the Spur Homecoming parade, Spur exes and friends gather in front of the theater with Mary and Harry Bob Martin. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 9 | THE TEXAS SPUR

PALACE VISITORS Anticipating the start of the Spur Homecoming parade, Spur exes and friends gather in front of the theater with Mary and Harry Bob Martin. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 9 | THE TEXAS SPUR

Pep in park, parties, parade mark 2024 Spur homecoming

Spur Yearbook Staff
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:32
Last Friday night, Oct. 4, Spur’s Jones Stadium filled with ex-students and fans from all around. There is nothing better than a full stadium to celebrate Homecoming! The Spur Bulldogs clinched another win against O’Donnell.
Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues. Special bond presentation for Jayton-Girard ISD community FINAL IN SERIES Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Kent County Community Center, 156 W. 4th St., Jayton

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues. Special bond presentation for Jayton-Girard ISD community FINAL IN SERIES Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Kent County Community Center, 156 W. 4th St., Jayton

COMING UP IN TEXAS SPUR COUNTRY

News Staff
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:32
Send updates: News@thetexasspur.com DICKENS COUNTY–SPUR LIBRARY story time, Thursdays, 10 a.m., for babies to preschool, 403 E. Hill St., Spur DICKENS COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION will have a Raffle Drawing and Steak Dinner for Two, Saturday, Nov.16, Spur School Cafeteria.
HISTORIAN BILL O’NEAL

HISTORIAN BILL O’NEAL

Spice up your Saturday: Spur Chili Cook-off Oct. 12

News Staff
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:32
The weather forecast is looking good for two special events coming up in Spur this weekend: warm enough for a comfortable ramble through the hinterlands but cool enough for a tasty chili lunch.
HISTORIC FIRE BELL came off the vintage American LaFrance fire truck now at a Lubbock museum. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | THE TEXAS SPUR

HISTORIC FIRE BELL came off the vintage American LaFrance fire truck now at a Lubbock museum. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | THE TEXAS SPUR

Historic bell rung to officially install Spur VFD in its state-of-the-art new home

Barbara Brannon |
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:32
The ceremonial bell on display at the Spur Fire station is a relic from the 1950 American LaFrance fire engine that is now housed at the Science Spectrum museum in Lubbock.
COLOR GUARD comprising members of fire and police departments from across West Texas opened Saturday’s program to dedicate the firehouse at Third and Burlington in Spur, a gift of the Swenson family., which was completed this spring. Representing the Lubbock Fire Department were Blake Ball. (Spur Class of 1995), Mark Belcher, Wesley Crumpler, Brent Smith (retired); Permian Basin First Responders Pipe & Drum Corps, Andrew McElroy, Kayla Hogan, Joe Galindo.

COLOR GUARD comprising members of fire and police departments from across West Texas opened Saturday’s program to dedicate the firehouse at Third and Burlington in Spur, a gift of the Swenson family., which was completed this spring. Representing the Lubbock Fire Department were Blake Ball. (Spur Class of 1995), Mark Belcher, Wesley Crumpler, Brent Smith (retired); Permian Basin First Responders Pipe & Drum Corps, Andrew McElroy, Kayla Hogan, Joe Galindo.

RINGING INTHE FIREHOUSE

Story And Photos By Barbara Brannon |
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:32
The eagle-topped chromebell, it’s said, these days symbolizes the one that sounded a fire alarm back before telephones or other signals, or that rang to honor a fallen firefighter. But it also serves a happier purpose, according to Spur fire chief Wess Abbott.
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