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CHOCOHOLIC? If you are craving chocolate, keep in mind that milk chocolate has more dairy and sugar than dark chocolate, so consider opting for darker chocolate. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

No-guilt no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies

Angelina L

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 07:01

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Anytime I can find a way to make a favorite treat and still feel good about eating it, I’m all in. My family, like many of you I'm guessing, loves nobake oatmeal cookies.

Pesky, proliferant pollen

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 07:01

CUISINE & CULTURE Ah-choo! Sneezing, coughing, runny noses, and puffy, watery, itchy eyes. Sounds like a commercial for allergy medicine. What is it about spring in West Texas that summons all these symptoms? Allergies. Yes, but allergies to what? Pollen.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 07:01

One of the most frequently asked questions at the library is not about what book we would recommend or if we have the current bestseller in large print. Probably the most asked question is, “When are you going to have another fundraiser with a meal?”

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 07:01

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472.

Memorial to the late Justin McCormick slated at White River Lake park April 27

News Staff

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 07:01

What's happening

News Staff

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:25

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues Local Events Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com DICKENS COUNTY-SPUR LIBRARY story time, Thursdays, 10 a.m., ages babies to pre-school,...

Roadway sign theft on the rise in Dickens County

Texas Department Of Transportation

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:25

It’s not a harmless prank or a joking matter, according to a press release last week from the TxDOT District office in Childress. Tampering, vandalizing, or removing traffic signs is a crime—not to mention a serious safety hazard that puts lives at risk.

FAMILY DOLLAR April 13 will be the last day for bargains at Spur’s Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store on East Hill Street. The store is one of hundreds shuttered by its parent corporation nationwide this spring. Prices on remaining inventory are 75% off. The store is closing at 7 p.m. nightly as staffing winds down. | COURTESY PHOTOS

FAMILY DOLLAR

News Staff

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:25

JAYTON OAP ADVANCES The Jayton One Act Play company of “Don Quixote” competed at the bi-district OAP competition in Post last week. They were selected to advance and will be competing in the Area OAP contest in Post on Saturday, April 13. For cast and crew honors and photos, see page 5. | COURTESY PHOTO

JAYTON OAP ADVANCES

News Staff

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:25

LESLI RUSH CLARK of Spur (left),shownherewithhusband Eddie, advises cancer fighters, survivors, and supporters, “Always choose kind, no matter how hard it is!” | COURTESY PHOTO

Spur cancer survivor featured at 2nd annual You’re Beautiful Style Show, April 6 in Crosbyton

Martha Kirk

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:25

The second annual You’re Beautiful! Style Show, featuring regional cancer kickers and fighters will be Saturday, April 6 at 3 p.m. at the newly remodeled Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

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