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What's happening

News Staff

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:08

Local Events Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com THE SPUR-DICKENS COUNTY MUSEUM will open the first weekend in April, with regular hours Friday 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those wishing to visit any other day should call Fronye Morris, (806) 271-3577; Linda...

Kent Lions to sponsor CPR training April 25

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Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:08

For those looking to brush up on their life-saving skills, or those who have always wanted to know CPR but haven’t set aside the time, the Kent County Lions Club is sponsoring a training session in Jayton April 25.

The MackenzieTrail monument, which long stood in the 600 block of Burlington Avenue in front of the Lawrence Brothers grocery store, has been remade and replaced. The original marker, which also acknowledges the site of the former Spur Inn, was destroyed in a motor vehicle collison last year. | THE TEXAS SPUR

BACK IN PLACE

News Staff

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:08

Rock facing on the façade and columns of the new Spur firehouse on Burlington Avenue was nearly complete by the end of last week. Inside, work is also progressing on wall structures and electrical service. | THE TEXAS SPUR

ROCKING ALONG

News Staff

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:08

AMYBEARDEN of Roaring Springs signed copies of her devotional book “Worship in the Waiting” in December, when it was first published. She will sign books in her hometown Saturday, April 20 atThe Coffee Depot from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

Roaring Springs native Amy Bearden to sign debut book April 20

Staff Reports

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:08

ROARING SPRINGS— In her debut book, “Worship in the Waiting,” Amy Bearden shares a deeply personal and inspirational journey of transformation and faith.

Texas Spur County Roundup

News Staff

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:08

CROSBY COUNTY Circus coming to Crosbyton April 8 CROSBYTON—The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Crosbyton on Monday, April 8 for two performances at 5:00 and 7:30 p.m. The circus will be located one block west of the swimming pool.The Crosbyton Chamber of Commerce...

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:08

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.

Peanut butter fingers

Cuisine & Culture

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:08

If you find yourself with a few chocolate bunnies and various other chocolates this Easter, it’s all good. But maybe what you crave are those delectable peanut butter eggs. What if you could have your peanut butters eggs and feel good about eating them, too?

Training pome fruit trees

Cuisine & Culture

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:08

In the March 20 column were guidelines for training stone fruit trees. Today’s column has guidelines for training pome fruit trees. Pome fruits are deciduous trees that are members of the Rosaceae family. The most common pome fruits are apple and pear.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:08

Happy spring! The weather has been beautiful recently, and the early signs of spring are here. Joanna and the story time children read “Little Blue Truck’s Springtime” by Jill McElmurry and afterwards they all got to plant their own pot of wildflowers.

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