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Fire destroys unoccupied Spur home Monday afternoon

Barbarabrannon |

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:53

At 3:54 Monday afternoon the Spur volunteer fire department was paged to a structure fire at 615 Cowan Avenue on the east side of town, according to the department’s social media post. A neighbor reported hearing a noise like gunshots.

BACK IN BUSINESS Crosby County Fuel’s McAdoo, Texas, location will hold a grand reopening Friday, July 26, from 9 to 11 a.m., although the store has been open to the public for some while already. | FACEBOOK

McAdoo’s Crosby County Fuels to hold grand reopening Friday

Barbarabrannon

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:53

Fifteen months ago the heart of population-21 McAdoo, Texas—the Crosby County Fuels coop that served farmers needing seed, drivers needing gas, and locals needing coffee— took a direct hit from a tornado.

Spur’s Haynes School Reunion celebrates 49th reunion

News Staff

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:53

The 40th Haynes School Reunion was held July 20 at the Spur Senior Citizens building. The guests enjoyed visiting the museum, plus shopping at the Public Market and the Salt Fork Outfitters. Guests enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner at the Turnaround Top Cafe.

SPOTLIGHT ON ROUTE 66 RAMBLE: PART 2, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

News Staff

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:53

Events coming up at Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway

Staff Reports

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:53

Planning a trip to Caprock Canyons State Park this summer? Enrich your visitwithculturalandnature events for all ages. From early- morning birding walks to educationalprogramsunder shady pavilions at midday to local music at dusk and exciting light painting after dark, there’s plenty to enjoy.

Event in Matador raises $41,000 for Paxton Barclay

Kay Ellington

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:53

Chelle’s Garden of Matador hosted a fundraiser for six-year-old Paxton Barclay’s medical expenses on July 13 with a cornhole tournament, silent auction and live auction. According to organizer Rachelle Watson, the auction had 54 donated items.

JGISD approves compensation, stipends in June meeting

Compiled From Minutes

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:53

In regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District board of trustees on June 20 Superintendent Scott Bicknell gave the superintendent’s report including recognizing State UIL Academic competitors, a bond election discussion for November 2024, a review of estimate property...

Summer watering of plants

News Staff

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:53

It has been plenty warm this summer. Today’s column has tips to keep plants hydrated while at the same time being mindful of the water bill. Plants need strategic watering strategies during days when temperatures soar over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. • Water early in the day.

Canned apple butter a summer treat

News Staff

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:53

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L aRUE I take pleasure in making a trip to the local apple orchard. Each season I can hardly wait for the types of apples that mature early so I can begin making all the apple treats my family and I enjoy.

New books, new readers at the Spur library

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:53

It’s that time of the year again. Let the Friends of the Library make the back-to-school transition a little easier by filling out a form to get most of your child’s/children’s school supplies for free. Back-to-school time is hectic and expensive, with new clothes, new shoes, and school supplies.

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