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Born August 18th on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton: Maximilian Andy Ruiz. Parents Israel Andres Ruiz & Nathalie Ruiz Camp, Pendleton California. Grandpa Andy Joe Ruiz. Espanola, NM Grandma Michelle Garcia Pesina, Spur, TX Grandma & Grandpa Heladio Garcia & Sara Lobos, Fontana, CA.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

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Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

Dividing irises

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Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

Irises need to be rejuvenated every few years. Irises that produce spring foliage but do not bloom is a clear indication that rhizomes need to be divided. Rhizomes are specialized stem structures that grow horizontally at, or just below, the surface of the ground.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:05

Although summer is still here, school is back in session. The Friends of the Library had another great year of helping Dickens County students with their school supplies.

SPUR TEACHER

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Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53

SPUR TEACHER Spur ISD will have new instructor Kennedy Fritzler teaching high school science. Kennedy graduated from Rule, Texas and is receiving her Bachelors of Science in Education from West Texas A&M. Her grandmother taught at Spur and her mom is a Spur graduate of the class of 1999. |

IN ROARING SPRINGS Popular Western Swing band Jake Hooker and the Outsiders will perform for the dance at the 101st Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo Friday, Aug. 22 at 9:30 p.m. in Roaring Springs. | COURTESY PHOTO

IN ROARING SPRINGS

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Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53

NEW TEACHERS Patton Springs ISD this week welcomed new staff members for the 2024-25 school year. From left are Angela Isbell, junior high teacher; Tiffany Kautz, high school English/ SPED/dyslexia teacher; David Reyna, boys coach/ math teacher; Alexis Magana, instructional aide; and Addie Roden; ag teacher. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW TEACHERS, 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

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Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53

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What's happening

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Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR-DICKENS COUNTY MUSEUM has changed its hours for the season to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those wanting a tour on any other day should call a board member: Fronye Morris, (806) 271-3577, Ineta Cannon, (806) 271-4608 or Don Wright,...

ELPEHANTS IN NEPAL The number of wild elephants in Nepal has increased to around 400, according to a recent study cited in a 2022 Kathmandu Post article; additional animals, in sanctuaries and parks, are domesticated. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9

Nepal, birthplace of the Buddha

David Pafford |

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53

David Pafford of Spur and his son Caleb continue their travels through Asia, including a visit to the Asian nation of Nepal. “If you would like to see more photos and hear the ‘long version’ of our story,” wrote Pafford, “please visit the website www.fartherbeyond. com/circumnavigation.

Golden Spread Electric Cooperative observes 40th anniversary

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Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53

STAFF REPORTS AMARILLO— Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc., celebrates its 40th anniversary this month with a look back at its storied legacy and optimism for the innovation that drives its future.

SMART WATER The City of Spur contracted recently to install “smart” barcode-readable water meters, avoiding the need for city techs to manually read the oldstyle dial meters. The new meters, which take only a few minutes to install, have been going in this week. To check your own meter, flip up the hinged plastic cap (left) and read the gallons on the LED screen of the meter — which also contains a barcode identifying your meter. | THE TEXAS SPUR

SMART WATER

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Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53

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