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A sobering visit to Auschwitz for father and son

David Pafford |

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 10:12

With wife, Stephanie, daughter Kimberly and son Caleb, David Pafford of Spur set off May 21 for parts domestic and foreign.

INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY MAILING

News Staff

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 10:12

Note that our national holiday, July 4, 2024, falls this year on a Thursday — our normal newspaper delivery day — so your newspaper will be boxed or delivered a day later than usual. Newspapers will be available in all single-copy rack locations on Wednesday, July 3.

Spur to consider interlocal agreement with Dickens SO for policing

Barbarabrannon |

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 10:12

In its regularly scheduled meeting of June 18, 2024, the Spur city council had included on its agenda an open discussion period for the public to weigh in on the matter of continuing its police department, or considering alternatives. Yet few were on hand to comment.

Parade, fireworks bracket season of Independence Day celebrations in Spur

Barbara Brannon

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 10:12

Spur is preparing to mark an extended Fourth of July weekend with fireworks, hot dogs, parades and more. The community will kick off its holiday with a third Annual 4th of July Parade on Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. along Burlington Avenue in downtown Spur.

COACH OFTHEYEAR At the annual meeting of theTexas Six-Man Coaches Association Saturday in Wichita Falls, the organization named Jayton coach Ryan Bleiker (right) Boys Basketball Coach of the Year. Bleiker’s Jaybirds won the first state championship for Jayton boys basketball in March. Presenting the award to Bleiker was Jayton colleague and head football coach Josh Stanaland (at left). | COURTESY PHOTO

COACH OF THE YEAR

News Staff

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 10:12

Texas Press Association awards recognize 2023 newspaper issues

Staff Reports

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 10:12

PARAGRAPH RANCH GROUP NEWSPAPERS AMONG WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS HONORED At the 144th convention of the Texas Press Association, June 19–21, in College Station, The Caprock Courier, The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon, The Knox County News-Courier, The Post Dispatch and The Texas Spur were among 100...

Prescribed Fire Field Day set for Friday, July 19

Staff Reports

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 10:12

The Matador Wildlife Management Area will be holding a Prescribed Fire Field Day on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 9 am to 4 p.m. Indoor presentations will be held during the morning session at the Paducah Housing Authority Community Center located at 711 Richards St., Paducah.

Comptroller’s office distributes more than $2,500 in sales tax to Kent County in May

News Staff

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 10:12

TEXAS OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER AUSTIN— Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.01 billion in May, 4.5 percent more than in May 2023. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May.

Rolling Plains Title of Texas expands Services to Kent County

Staff Reports

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 10:12

Rolling Plains Title of Texas (RPTTX) announced earlier this month that they are now licensed in Kent County. “This expansion allows RPTTX to better serve homebuyers, real estate professionals, and lenders throughout Kent, Dickens, Motley, and King counties,” said founder Brady Watson.

Dickens 4-H holds first of 5 summer day camps

Ronda Dalton |

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 10:12

Veterinary science, the first of five Dickens 4-H Summer Day Camps, was completed on Tuesday June 18 at the Dickens County 4-H center. Ten members were in attendance.

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