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Spur Senior Citizens Menu

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Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Tuesday through Thursday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable, we offer a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472. A donation is always appreciated.

COOLSUMMERTREATS feel good going down—and provide energy for going on! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Watermelon salad provides cool burst of flavor and color

Angelina L

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:17

Technically, eating something cold does not cool our bodies down, overall. We certainly feel cooler at first, but a few minutes later as we begin to digest the chilly drink or treat, our bodies actually heat up. But cool treats sure do feel good going down.

MUSICIANS FOR 2026 OLD SETTLERS DANCES

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MUSICIANS FOR 2026 OLD SETTLERS DANCES

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Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

At the upcoming 103rd annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo, slated for Aug. 27–29, 2026, in Roaring Springs, Jake Hooker and the Outsiders will perform for the Friday night dance, while BobWills’Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts will entertain at the dance...

TEAMUSA Bode Ham of the Jayton Jaybirds, with jersey number two, was selected to represent the USA in the Can-Am Bowl last week in Meeteetse, Wyoming. The USA won, now leading the series 23-5. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Bode Ham, Team USA defeat Canada in Six-Man Can-Am Bowl

Russ Morris |

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

Last week, during America’s 250th anniversary celebration, the six best six-man football players from the United States and Canada gathered in Meeteetse, Wyoming, for Can-Am Bowl XXVIII. Players from the United States were selected from Colorado, Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming and Texas.

FOURTH ON BURLINGTON

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FOURTH ON BURLINGTON

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Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

FOURTH ON BURLINGTON Spur celebrated America250 and Independence Day with Fourth on Burlington on Saturday, July 4 in downtown Spur.

OLD GLORY

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OLD GLORY

News Staff

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

The Kent County Appraisal District won the “Most Patriotic” front door award sponsored by the JHS Ex-Student Association on the 4th of July.

Spur’s Smith, Weiser to compete in FCCLA National Conference

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Spur’s Smith, Weiser to compete in FCCLA National Conference

Meagan Hammack |

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

Spur students Paisley Smith and Allie Weiser are in Washington, D.C., this week, representing Spur ISD at the National FCCLA Conference.

HALF A CENTURY AND COUNTING Cadillac Ranch was created in 1974 by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels. Read Joe Nick Patoski’s 2024 piece,“FiftyYears of Cadillac Ranch,”at the Texas Highways website, and listen to Anthony Arno’s interview with Chip Lord, the only living member of the Ant Farm trio that created Cadillac Ranch, in Episode 67 (March 2026) of his Route 66 Podcast on Spotify.

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Markings along the Mother Road

Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

Kilroy Was Here. Those of a certain generation know what we’re talking about—the ubiquitous doodle from World War II that helped build a sense of American moxie, resilience and camaraderie.

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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

Texas Senator Ted Cruz was co-sponsor in Congress of a 2025 bill in Congress (still awaiting passage) designating Route 66 a National Historic Trail. HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY?

QUILTS OF VALOR

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QUILTS OF VALOR

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Thu, 07/09/2026 - 05:33

Dickens 4-H Coordinator Ronda Dalton and the youth members of Dickens 4-H presented local veterans with Quilts of Valor at last week's 4th of July ceremonies.

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