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NEWS & EVENTS IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES BORDEN ‘Shenandoah’ to appear at Coyote Store July 20 GAIL—Originally formed in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in 1985, Shenandoah has charted 26 singles on the Billboard Hot Country charts and will appear on The Coyote Store in Gail on Saturday,...

2023-24 UIL Lone Star Cup Winners announced

AUSTIN, Texas – The University Interscholastic League announced the six winners of the 2023-24 UIL Lone Star Cup presented by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. Southlake Carroll claimed the Conference 6A Lone Star Cup title, bolstered by a state title in boys cross country.

Dickens 4-H members excel in summer horse contests

School may be out for the summer, but Dickens County 4-H members are still very active in camps and competitions.

June 25 Scramble results

LESLI RUSH CLARK It was a hot night for the Tuesday evening scramble. Thirty-three scramblers showed up to participate, and eight teams were formed.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

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.

LIBRARY NOTES

Reading raffle winners Happy Independence Day! Our Summer Reading raffle has ended, and we are so proud of all of the children who entered. Our winners were drawn and announced on social media this past week.

Fresh Pasta Sauce with Pappardelle

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM My family loves pasta throughout the year. During the summer we like to lighten it up a bit with a no-cook version of sauce, or a lighter one containing lots of fresh ingredients.

Building a compost bin from pallets

CUISINE & CULTURE ELLEN PEFFLEY This is the fourth and last week of ideas to keep youngsters engaged in the garden this summer.

2024 Community Calendar

SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce and open during regular hours Tuesday–Saturday. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

What's happening

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is having an additional Independence Day fundraiser.