SPOTLIGHT ON MEET THE JAYBIRDS
SPOTLIGHT ON MEET THE JAYBIRDS
News Staff
Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53
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SPOTLIGHT ON ROUTE 66 RAMBLE, PART 5
SPOTLIGHT ON ROUTE 66 RAMBLE, PART 5
News Staff
Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53
LASTWAGON Cowhands posing in front of the old Matador Ranch chuck wagon at the Burton-Lingo Lumberyard in Matador on Sept. 20, 1964, before it was donated to the Cowboy Hall of Fame were (back row, front right) Brooks Callaway, Albert J. Daffern, Virgil F. Leonard, Emmett H. Gafford, Melvin Dirickson and Ed. D. Smith (i.e., William Earl Smith); (kneeling, front row) Clarence C. Smauley, Walker Leonard and Rosie Deaton. | PHOTO #10536 BY JESS COUCH, MOTLEY COUNTY MUSEUM
The last Matador wagon—and a few old cowhands
Marisue Potts
The last working chuck wagon of the Matador Land & Cattle Company pulled into the Lower Division headquarters at Matador in 1958. That event is part of the lore long shared by those who once worked the vast ranch.
Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53
FOR A FALL GARDEN, plant seeds that have the best chance to produce a crop before the first freeze in October. | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO
Fall vegetables from seed
Ellen Peffley
CUISINE & CULTURE
It is mid-August, with plenty of time to plant seed of fall vegetables. Plant fall vegetables when it is over 100 degrees? Yes!
Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53
Spur Senior Citizens Menu
News Staff
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.
Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53
GRANOLA NUTRITION Granola is supposed to be healthy, but that's not always the case.This recipe offers a healthy treat. | ANGELINA LA RUE PHOTO
Making healthy granola
Angelina L
CUISINE & CULTURE
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ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM
Granola bars are supposed to be healthy, right? That’s not always the case.
Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53
LIBRARY NOTES
Donnice Carruth |
The students are back in school, and thanks to all of our generous donors we were able to help with school supplies for quite a few Dickens County children and teachers. If you are in need of school supplies please call or come by the library.
Wed, 08/14/2024 - 20:53
LONG LIVE INDIA David Pafford and his son, Caleb found India overwhelming in many ways—but joyous during a flag ceremony in which the crowd chant is “Hindustan, Zindabad!”. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | COURTESY PHOTO
India: So many people, so much love, culture, chaos – and potential
David Pafford |
David Pafford of Spur and his son Caleb continue their travels through India, including a visit to the border with Pakistan. “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.
Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22
What's happening
What's happening
News Staff
Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL INFORMATION
PATTON SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Monday, Aug. 12
SPUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Tuesday, Aug. 13
JAYTON-GIRARD...
Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22
DANA PARNELL
Meet the queen candidates for Motley-Dickens Old Settlers
Staff Reports
Introducing the Dickens County Queen Candidate: Dana Parnell Dana Parnell is the daughter of Ruel and Kristy Harold and the granddaughter of Billy (Bo) and Donna Whitaker.
A sophomore at Guthrie High School, she is 15 years old and a member of the cheer squad for her second year.
Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22
