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BANKING AT THE SPEED OF TEXT Spur-based Spur Security Bank CEO Kevin Bass and ExecutiveVice President Melanie McCormick discussed the bank’s new mobile app at the Spur headquarters this week. The bank has recently introduced a slate of new products and services for consumers and businesses, to complement online banking features already in place. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Spur Security Bank rolls out expanded digital services; mobile banking already live

Barbara Brannon

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:25

Banking has been a part of Spur’s history since the year of the city’s founding in 1909, and today Spur–based Spur Security Bank remains the only bank in Dickens County.

Spur firehouse exterior nearly complete

Barbara Brannon

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:25

Historic bricks salvaged for Spur’s new firehouse represent all five stages of the Spur fire department’s past headquarters, from the city’s first firehouse, on West Harris Street (currently occupied by Star Feed & Seed), to the old city power plant, to bricks saved from the Godfrey Chevrolet...

Texas Spur Country Roundup

News Staff

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:25

CROSBY 2nd Annual‘You’re Beautiful’Style Show, featuring cancer survivors April 6 in Crosbyton CROSBYTON—The Second Annual “You’re Beautiful!”

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:25

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.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:25

There have been a few new faces at the library recently. One day this week seven newcomers came in for the first time and got their library cards. More than one seemed surprised that a community as small as ours has such a nice library.

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April is National Lawn and Garden Month

News Staff

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:25

From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEY It is finally the month of April, after what seems to have been an odd few months. Maybe our weather will settle into a predictable pattern now that it is spring and April is here.

THE NIGHT BEFORE If you haven’t tried overnight oats, you’ll find the concept is a wonderful way to meal prep if you like to plan ahead. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Prepare Carrot Cake Oats overnight for a delicious breakfast or dessert

Angelina L

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 05:25

Prepare Carrot Cake Oats overnight for a delicious breakfast or dessert Carrot cake is a classic springtime dessert. My family enjoys it for Easter and other special occasions. It’s rich and decadent, so I like exploring lighter ways to enjoy the same flavors.

PETS PERISH Spur resident Gerlinda Dennis called for help when she learned that her pet pigs were being attacked by dogs. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Loose dogs attack, kill pet pigs in Spur

Barbarabrannon

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:08

Loose animals have posed a variety of problems for Spur residents in the past, and this week a pack of unrestrained large dogs attacked a group of fenced pet pigs, killing some, according to the pigs’ owner, Gerlinda Dennis.

GROWINGAGARDEN AgroupofJaytonandKentCountyresidents have scheduled a planting day for Good Friday, March 29. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

Kent County returns to its roots with community garden

Barbara Brannon

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:08

“We had a lot of community members coming in and talking at the library,” said librarian Joy Williams. “And gardening books were getting a lot of circulation.”

SLICE OF LIFE C.C. Noland (left), assistant manager of Spur’s Lawrence Brothers IGA Grocery since 2012, stepped up to store managerresponsibilitieslastweekwhenmanagerJamesRobinson announced his retirement. Robinson was back last Sunday afternoon to help with the set up of the store’s new Hunt Brothers pizza oven, which will offer several varieties of baked-on-the-spot hot pizzas. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Robinson retires after 15 years; Noland, Polly step up

Barbarabrannon

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:08

NEW LINEUP, FAMILIAR PLAYERS AT SPUR’S LAWRENCE BROTHERS GROCERY Spur and Dickens County weren’t exactly unfamiliar places to James Robinson back in 2009 when he applied to the local Lawrence Brothers IGA grocery store, but picking up stakes and moving fulltime from the Metroplex was still...

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