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Spur ISD votes to extend superintendent’s contract at Jan. meeting

News Staff

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 07:11

COMPILED FROM MINUTES In the regular monthly meeting of the Spur Independent School District board of trustees, the board had a public hearing to discuss the 20222023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). After this meeting concluded, the board then held its regular meeting.

Correction

News Staff

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 07:11

In last week’s issue of The Texas Spur, we published a headshot photo alongside the obituary notice for James F. Paronto that was not that of the deceased. We regret the error.

TOWN HALL Dickens County candidates for the March 5 primary were invited to meet and talk with the community Thursday night at the Spur Community Center. Some came. Some didn't. | TEXAS SPUR PHOTO

An enlightening hour with Dickens County candidates

Barbara Brannon

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:24

At last Thursday evening’s Meet the Candidates forum in Spur, the answers were interesting and informative, on a wide range of topics. From both of the participants.

AREA CHAMPS The Jayton Lady Jays varsity basketball defeated the Sands Lady Mustangs Friday night 40-20 in Post to become area champs and advance to the Regional Quarterfinals.They are one of 32 teams in the state ofTexas still in the playoffs. | COURTESY PHOTO

AREA CHAMPS, ON TO REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS

News Staff

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:24

ADOPTAHIGHWAY Dickens County 4-H members participated in their bi-annual highway cleanup on Sunday. In addition to picking up the trash they also put out the wildflower “seed bombs” they made last spring. | COURTESY PHOTO

Elections sparse for May in Texas Spur Country

Kay Ellington

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:24

At press time Tuesday, it appears that the only two entities holding an election in May in Texas Spur Country will be the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and the City of Dickens.

‘Women for Women’ gather to launch grief support group

Barbara Brannon

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:24

Women of Spur and surrounding areas—are you experiencing grief, depression or sadness? That’s the question Debbie Parsons of Spur is asking, and she and others stand ready to help with a listening ear.

To the voters of Dickens County

Paid Political Ad By Jerry Schmidt

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:24

Some thoughts following last week’s “Meet the Candidates” First off, I found it disappointing to be the only sheriff’s candidate at the debate Thursday evening. I was looking forward to discussing our county’s issues with the other candidates. Thank you to all who came out to hear what I had to say.

DR. CHRIS GROTEGUT

Local speakers to highlight Stewarding Our Water Future conference

Jim Stiert

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:24

A gifted array of regional speakers will keynote presentations at a vital session on how residents and leaders go forward with the Ogallala Aquifer.

Southwestern Pasta Salad spices up eating light

News Staff

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:24

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L aRUE This week feels like spring is upon us, and I’m starting to shift my thoughts towards picnics, barbecues and fresh side dishes like pasta salads. But honestly, I love a good pasta salad, any day.

Hellebores are the flowers for the Lent season

News Staff

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:24

From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEY Hellebores are beautiful evergreen perennials that bloom in early spring. There are at least 15 species of Hellebores and numerous hybrids that are often misidentified in the horticulture trade.

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