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Dickens County enacts burn ban Aug. 15

Staff Reports

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

Dickens County has issued an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning effective August 15 for 90 days, in unincorporated areas of the county. Specific restrictions and exceptions are outlined in a public notice posted at the Dickens County Couthouse and on the county’s Facebook page.

MEET THE BULLDOGS, SPURETTES Spur families, students and fans got their opportunity to Meet the Bulldogs and the Spurettes Friday night at Jones Stadium.The football team scrimmaged the Kress Kangaroos, new to the realigned district.The gridiron action was followed by an ice cream supper. See more photos on page 9. | TEXAS SPUR PHOTO

MEET THE BULLDOGS

News Staff

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

GREETINGS FROM THAILAND Students and school staff back homeinSpurrememberSuebsakMacharoenrungrueangas“Vun.” David Pafford and his son, Caleb, had the opportunity to visit with Vun (far left) in his own home country last week. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | COURTESY PHOTO

A familiar friend in Thailand

David Pafford |

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

David Pafford of Spur and his son Caleb continue their travels through Asia, arriving for a sojourn in Thailand. “If you would like to see more photos and hear the ‘long version’ of our story,” wrote Pafford, “please visit the website www.farther-beyond.com/ circumnavigation.

Spur’s Salt Fork Outfitters takes show on the road for rodeo

News Staff

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

For more than a century now, Motley and Dickens Counties have gathered together to picnic, ride horses, and gab about old times. Note that reverent emphasis on “old.”

SPOTLIGHT ON MEET THE BULLDOGS

News Staff

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

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THE MUSICIANS AT MOTLEY-DICKENS OLD SETTLERS THIS WEEKEND

News Staff

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

Dust off your dancing boots, because the entertainment lineup for the 101st Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo will have you tapping your toes and two-stepping across the dance floor.

Congress Goes ‘Back to School’ in September— Will we get a Farm Bill when they come back?

News Staff

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

There’s something about summer break that prepares students to go back to school. It’s the recharge and reset everyone needs from nine and a half months of rigorous learning. I think the same can be true for the August recess that Congress experiences every year.

A ROARING GOOD TIME Jeri Holcomb's Texas 4-H Congress contingent closed out their week in Austin in July with a Roaring Twenties-themed party. | COURTESY PHOTO

Spur ISD’s Holcomb learns lawmaking, fashion during summer 4-H experiences

News Staff

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

Being selected for the Texas 4-H Congress is a tall order for any high school student in the state. And being chosen a 4-H Fashion Ambassador for Texas is no mean feat, either. Spur High School’s Jeri Holcomb was chosen as a freshman last year for both.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

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.

Banana Bread Nice Cream

Bytes

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

It has been one hot summer. The heat is pressing on in most regions of the country, so a cool treat is right on time. My goal, in each column, is to bring fun, nutritious ideas to the table, and this one also delivers a nice way to cool down.

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