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NOW OPEN Shorty's Barbershop opened this past Saturday. It's located halfway between Spur and Dickens, and offers a complete array of barbering services. | COURTESY PHOTO

Shorty’s opens between Dickens and Spur

Kay Ellington |

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 13:20

It’s been a long time since Dickens County has had a barbershop. Best anyone can tell the last barbershop—Charlie’s— closed in downtown Spur around 2010, according to Don Wright, Spur alderman, native son, and long-time resident, whose father was himself a barber.

What's happening

News Staff

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 13:20

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 DICKENS COUNTY–SPUR LIBRARY story time, Thursdays, 10 a.m., ages babies to preschool, 403 E. Hill...

Spur sets Independence Day celebrations

Staff Reports

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 13:20

The Spur Volunteer Fire Department is once again planning an Independence Day fundraiser for Saturday, July 6, in Swenson Park.

JAKE HOOKER AND THE OUTSIDERS

Willmon; Jake Hooker and the Outsiders featured musicians at 101st Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo August 22-24

Staff Reports

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 13:20

Trent Willmon, singer, songwriter, and CMA award-winning producer, has been named one of the featured musical acts for the 101st Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo, which will take place August 22-24 in Roaring Springs.

SCHOOL’S OUT The four members of the Patton Springs High School Class of 2024 graduated during the last week of May, capping off their high school careers. | COURTESY PHOTO

SCHOOL’S OUT

News Staff

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 13:20

CUTTING A RUG —or at least a concrete show-barn floor—at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center on Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Fry of Spur.They attended a 100th birthday party for musician Lucy Dean Record of Lockney, which featured numerous Western Swing bands throughout the afternoon and early evening as fans shared their best wishes with the guest of honor. | COURTESY ART

CUTTING A RUG

News Staff

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 13:20

SPOTLIGHT ON PALACE THEATER IMPROVEMENTS

Barbara Brannon |

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 13:20

PHOTOS BY BARBARA BRANNON, KAY ELLINGTON AND JEFF STURGIS It’s about to be showtime again at Spur’s Palace Theater—for live shows, that is. Since the giant movie screen was installed in 2016, the theater’s organizers, the Dickens County Historical Commission, have focused on film.

RITZ FUNDRAISER Star of stage and film Barry Corbin presents an evening of storytelling and Q-and-A in Snyder July 13. | COURTESY ART

Texas Spur Country Roundup

News Staff

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 13:20

SCURRY 25th Annual Western Swing Festival set for Snyder June 12-15 Western Swing is the official music of Texas, and for the past quarter century, the Snyder Chamber of Commerce and itsWestern Swing committee have brought the leading Western Swing musicians in a one-of-a kind music festival for...

Taylor Sheridan’s ‘1923’could inject nearly $52M into area economy, city of Austin says

Justin Sayers | Austin Business Journal

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 13:20

AUSTIN— Taylor Sheridan’s “1923,” which plans to use Austin as a base for filming throughout Texas later this year, is projected to pump nearly $52 million into the local economy and create 200 direct jobs and more than 150 indirect jobs, according to the city of Austin.

Planting peanuts for fall harvest

Cuisine & Culture

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 13:20

It is not too late to get peanut “seed” into the garden. Depending upon the type and variety, peanuts can take 120 days to harvest, but by planting them now the gardener will reap a fun crop to harvest in the fall.

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