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SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce and open during regular hours Tuesday–Saturday. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

Holiday happenings coming to Texas Spur Country

KAY ELLINGTON | TEXAS SPUR It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas everywhere you go, in Texas Spur Country, and the towns in our area are making it easier and more festive to shop local for the holidays with special events and festivities.

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Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com Local Events JAYTON WINTERFEST will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kent County Emergency Services Building, located at 831 South Highway 70 in Jayton. A lighted Christmas parade follows.

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In Nov. 21 regular meeting, City of Spur considers action on 17 substandard properties

The City of Spur may have begun its November 21 regular meeting with hopes of a short agenda in advance of the holiday break, but found itself with a personnel matter to pursue the day before Thanksgiving During the public forum portion of Spur City Council’s Nov. 21 regular meeting—a portion of...

Scogin files for re-election as Kent sheriff on March Primary ballot

In Kent County, incumbent sheriff William “Billy” Scogin has filed with Democratic party chair Laci Scogin to run for re-election. Kent County Republican chair told The Texas Spur that Turney Coulter has filed to run for county commissioner precinct 1.

SPEC awards Spur an Operation Round Up grant for downtown park enhancements

The City of Spur is among the local recipients of an Operation Round Up grant from South Plains Electric Cooperative, city secretary Nanette Yanez announced last week.

Spur 5th graders, band join community groups to honor veterans Nov. 10

The Spur ISD 5th grade class, along with a few members of the high school’s National Honor Society, held a Veterans Day Program for the school and community Friday, Nov. 10, in the school auditorium. The Spur High School Band started the program by playing the national anthem.

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