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KENT 4-H HONORS Kent County had three compete at the District 3 4-H Archery Shoot in Archer City May 18. Pictured are l to r: Jake Smith, Kaden Carter, Rozlin Foil. Results: Jake Smith 2nd place Junior MOD Compound Aided Rozlin Foil 8th place Junior MOD NASP | COURTESY PHOTO

KENT 4-H HONORS Kent County had three compete at the District 3 4-H Archery Shoot in Archer City May 18. Pictured are l to r: Jake Smith, Kaden Carter, Rozlin Foil. Results: Jake Smith 2nd place Junior MOD Compound Aided Rozlin Foil 8th place Junior MOD NASP | COURTESY PHOTO

KENT 4-H HONORS

News Staff
Tue, 06/11/2024 - 19:43
KENT 4-H HONORS Garrison Allen competed in the 2024 State 4-H Roundup June 6 in College Station, placing 5th statewide with his Science Fair project. | COURTESY PHOT

KENT 4-H HONORS Garrison Allen competed in the 2024 State 4-H Roundup June 6 in College Station, placing 5th statewide with his Science Fair project. | COURTESY PHOT

KENT 4-H HONORS

News Staff
Tue, 06/11/2024 - 19:43
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What's Happening

News Staff
Tue, 06/11/2024 - 19:26
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AROUND THE WORLD David and Stephanie Pafford of Spur, with children Kimberly and Caleb, are visiting some of the world’s most iconic places—including France, where last week they heard from veterans at Utah Beach during the 80th anniversary D-Day observance before driving to Paris. The image above is from David's website, https://farther-beyond.com/circumnavigation/ | COURTESY PHOTOS

AROUND THE WORLD David and Stephanie Pafford of Spur, with children Kimberly and Caleb, are visiting some of the world’s most iconic places—including France, where last week they heard from veterans at Utah Beach during the 80th anniversary D-Day observance before driving to Paris. The image above is from David's website, https://farther-beyond.com/circumnavigation/ | COURTESY PHOTOS

Globetrotting Paffords of Spur send dispatches from abroad

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Tue, 06/11/2024 - 19:26
“My New Year’s resolution in 2024 was to fill more pages in my passport,” wrote Spur resident David Pafford on his website. “No longer was I preaching every Sunday. No longer was I teaching history at colleges, or even looking for further work in that area.
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Spur pool drained for retreatment

News Staff
Tue, 06/11/2024 - 19:26
OPEN AND SHUT Last week the Spur swimming pool was forced to close until June 11 due to what staff referred to as a chemical imbalance in the water, preventing the pool from being clear enough for safe swimming.

4TH OF JULY

News Staff
Tue, 06/11/2024 - 19:26
IN NEARBY TOWNS – SILVERTON VFD SLATES CELEBRATION FOR JULY 4 The Silverton Volunteer Fire Department has announced that they will be hosting the annual 4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the Silverton City Park.

Spur sets Independence Day celebrations

Staff Reports
Tue, 06/11/2024 - 19:26
The Spur Volunteer Fire Department is once again planning an Independence Day fundraiser for Saturday, July 6, in Swenson Park.
KINGS OF WESTERN SWING Billy Mata, Jake Hooker and Jason Roberts will perform at theWestern Swing Festival in Snyder,Texas, in mid-June. | COURTESY PHOTOS

KINGS OF WESTERN SWING Billy Mata, Jake Hooker and Jason Roberts will perform at theWestern Swing Festival in Snyder,Texas, in mid-June. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Texas Spur Country Roundup

News Staff
Tue, 06/11/2024 - 19:26
BORDEN Coyote Store reschedules Asleep at the Wheel for March 2025 After adverse weather April forced the cancellation of the Coyote Store’s season opener May 4, 2024, the fanfavorite Texas combo Asleep at the Wheel will appear March 15, 2025. —Coyote Store Facebook page SCURRY ...
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