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Jayton finishes 3rd out of 46 schools at UIL Regional Academic Meet

Staff Reports

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 07:41

Jayton High School had a successful day at the Region 1A Academic Meet finishing in third place overall out of 46 schools. Nine students will be advancing to state competition. See individual honors photos on page 5.

Spur’s Maben, Walker sign to compete at college level

Barbarabrannon

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 07:41

Two Spur High School seniors signed commitments Monday to join teams at area colleges—and the entire student body was on hand to celebrate with them. Macye Maben of Spur will compete in rodeo events for New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs.

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Election day May 4 for JGISD, City of Dickens contested races

Kay Ellington

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 07:41

The only two governmental entities holding an election for May 4 in Texas Spur Country will be the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and the City of Dickens. On Tuesday, April 23 the Kent County Library held a lunchtime candidates forum for the JGISD school board election.

SPUR FIREHOUSE concrete work was completed last week. | THE TEXAS SPUR

SPUR FIREHOUSE

News Staff

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 07:41

100th Quail Appreciation Day set for May 17

Staff Reports

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 07:41

A historic “Quail Appreciation Day” will be held at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch in Fisher County on Friday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch is located 19 miles east of Snyder, or 10 miles west of Roby, on US Hwy. 180.

THAT’S A MOUTHFUL of a recipe name—but a mouthful of healthy flavor too! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Purple potatoes and green peas with herby cashew cream

News Staff

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 07:41

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L aRUE I recall a wonderful neighbor when we lived in Florida who was from Peru. I loved hearing about different Peruvian recipes and foods.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 07:41

Don’t forget the stop by the library while you are out finding bargains at the Highway 70 garage sale this Saturday, May 4, 2024 for our Baked Potato Bar Lunch from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The meal is sponsored in part by Lawrence Bros Grocery Store, Galaxy Digital, Cap Rock Telephone...

THANKS FOR SERVICE At the April 16 meeting of Spur City Council, Mayor Louise Jones (at right in photos) presented plaques thanking two longtime members of the council. Fronye Morris (far left) retired from the council last year; and former Mayor Pro Tem Glenda White will retire from the council in May. | TEXAS SPUR PHOTO

Spur council hears updates on city swimming pool

Barbara Brannon

Wed, 04/24/2024 - 11:39

Duringavariedagenda last Tuesday night that the Spur city council handled with efficiency, perhaps the information most eagerly awaited was an update from the swimming pool committee.

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What's Happening

News Staff

Wed, 04/24/2024 - 11:39

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues Texas public schools conduct standardized testing throughout the month of April. Local school districts are allowed to set schedules for testing dates/times.

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Early voting begins for JGISD, City of Dickens contested races

Kay Ellington

Wed, 04/24/2024 - 11:39

The only two governmental entities holding an election for May 4 in Texas Spur Country will be the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and the City of Dickens. On Tuesday, April 23 the Kent County Library held a candidates forum for the JGISD school board election.

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