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Spur sets 2024 Homecoming Weekend schedule

Staff Reports

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:42

The Spur Ex-Student Association has kicked into high gear, planning an exciting lineup of Homecoming activities throughout the first weekend of October. “Here’s where things get really different” this year with Saturday’s events, according to secretary Pat Hightower.

STRAWBERRY FIELDS At a self-pick strawberry farm in the scenic Cameron Highlands, the steep hills covered with irrigation systems provided a large protected area for above-ground potted strawberry plants. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 7 | COURTESY PHOTO

Late August in Malaysia’s highlands: beauty and diversity

Special To The Texas Spur

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:42

DAVID PAFFORD | David Pafford of Spur and his son Caleb continue their travels through Southeast Asia, arriving a few days ago in Malaysia.

TWENTYTEAMS competedintheWRCAranchrodeolastweekendinRoaringSpringsaspartofthe101st Motley-Dickens Old Settlers event. MORE PHOTOS PAGES 4 AND 9 | PAUL ROBERTS PHOTOGRAPHY

MDOS attendees brave heat for 101st Old Settlers

Kay Ellington |

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:42

The Motley-Dickens 101st Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo took place during three of the hottest days of the year for West Texas, but attendees showed their support for one of the region’s longestrunning events despite the sweltering temperatures.

Best ATV / Bike in Parade, Smith Ranch

SPOTLIGHT ON MOTLEY-DICKENS REUNION & RODEO WINNERS 2024

News Staff

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:42

COMMUNITYCOMPETITIONS Atthe101stMotley-DickensOldSettlersReunion & Rodeo at Roaring Springs over the weekend, awards were presented in numerous community categories. | COURTESY PHOTOS PARADE SUPERLATIVES

Oldest Woman Living in Motley County Bonnie Hindman

SPOTLIGHT ON MOTLEY-DICKENS REUNION & RODEO 2024

News Staff

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:42

RECOGNITION At the 101st Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo memorial program last Saturday morning at the Roaring Springs Community Center, recognitions were presented to several senior superlatives. | COURTESY PHOTOS

TxDOT requests public input on US 287 Corridor Interstate Feasibility Study

News Staff

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:42

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Do you travel portions of U.S. Highway 287, which begins in Amarillo and stretches diagonally across the state, connecting the cities of Childress and Wichita Falls with the Dallas–Fort Worth area and on through Corsicana and Palestine to the Texas Gulf Coast?

PEASANT AND PLEASANT With a soft center and crisp edges, this simple Dutch oven bread is delicious—also a really easy way to get started for those interested in baking fresh bread. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Dutch oven bread: crunchy crust and pillowy middle

Bytes

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:42

A peasant bread recipe has been featured in this column before, and the technique is an outstanding way to experiment with bread baking, especially if you are a newcomer to the bread-baking scene.

End-of-August garden jobs

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Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:42

It is the end of a hot, hot August and many of us have the “garden doldrums”— too hot to be enthused about getting out into the garden. But here are some quick jobs that can be tended to before heading back into the cool indoors. • Deep-water ornamental and fruit trees, landscape shrubs weekly.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:42

We recently received notification from the Texas Library Association (TLA) that the Dickens County Spur Public Library is the recipient of a $1,000 Strong Texas Libraries Collection Development grant.

OLD SETTLERS SATURDAY Justin Ross & Deadwood Revival, a rock group from Fort Worth will appear on Saturday afternoon at the Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo in Roaring Springs at the Salt Fork Outfitters stage. | COURTESY PHOTO

OLD SETTLERS SATURDAY

News Staff

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

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