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Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
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...
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5.1-magnitude quake rattles West Texas

Compiled From Media Reports
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
SNYDER— ScurryCounty Judge Dan Hicks has declared a disaster and is requesting assistance from the state after one of the strongest earthquakes in Texas history caused damage across the area Friday morning, July 26, 2024, about 9:28 a.m. Residents throughout the newspaper readership area reported...
COOL WATER IN THE DESERT The entrance to the Wadi Shab watercourse is marked by lily pads. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 6 | DAVID PAFFORD PHOTOS

COOL WATER IN THE DESERT The entrance to the Wadi Shab watercourse is marked by lily pads. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 6 | DAVID PAFFORD PHOTOS

Wadi Shab: An Omani oasis

David Pafford |
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
David Pafford of Spur and his son Caleb continue their travels, heading to the Arabian peninsula.
CROSBY COUNTY FUEL ASSOCIATION GRAND REOPENING PRIDE AND RESILIENCE are celebrated in the text of the large, custom-made wooden plaque presented to the Crosby County Fuel Association’s McAdoo location last Friday by general manager Steve Riley. From left, board members Bobby Binder, Dusty Cornelius, Joe Mark Cargile, Mack Gardner (with plaque), Mark Schoepf, Brad Aycock and Russ Edinburgh, and store manager Luis Guzman. | THE TEXAS SPUR

CROSBY COUNTY FUEL ASSOCIATION GRAND REOPENING PRIDE AND RESILIENCE are celebrated in the text of the large, custom-made wooden plaque presented to the Crosby County Fuel Association’s McAdoo location last Friday by general manager Steve Riley. From left, board members Bobby Binder, Dusty Cornelius, Joe Mark Cargile, Mack Gardner (with plaque), Mark Schoepf, Brad Aycock and Russ Edinburgh, and store manager Luis Guzman. | THE TEXAS SPUR

McAdoo’s Coop celebrates rebuilding after storm

The Texas Spur
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
BARBARA BRANNON AND KAY ELLINGTON | Around 10 p.m. on April 25, 2023, a freighttrain of a West Texas storm roared down on Floyd and Dickens counties, bringing straight-line winds and enormous hail.

Texas Tax-Free Weekend set for Aug. 9-11

Staff Reports
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
Texas will hold its 25th annual Tax-Free Weekend August 9-11, during which consumers can save money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the event.
will appear at The Coyote Store in Gail October 5, 2024. Limited tickets are available; 7 stars, 1 night. For tickets visit www. Outhousetickets.com or call (806) 756-- 7330. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

will appear at The Coyote Store in Gail October 5, 2024. Limited tickets are available; 7 stars, 1 night. For tickets visit www. Outhousetickets.com or call (806) 756-- 7330. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

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Tue, 07/30/2024 - 20:03
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