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Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues A BURN BAN restricting outdoor burning was put in place in Dickens County was put in place as of August 14. 2ND ANNUAL RALLS MUSIC FEST, Saturday, Oct. 28, 10...

Golden takes post as City of Spur police chief

COMING NEXT WEEK: MEET SPUR’S NEW POLICE CHIEF action Tues., Oct. 17, the city hired Ramon Golden to begin service as Chief of Police effective Oct. 19, 2023, and contingent on successful scores awaiting from weapons certification.

Early voting now underway: a county-by-county guide

Early voting for the Nov. 7, 2023, Special Election to adopt or reject the proposed Constitutional Amendments as submitted by the 88th Legislature began Monday, Oct. 23.

Dickens’ Humphreys to be honored at Ranching Heritage Association Nov. 3

James “Jimbo” Humphreys, Jr., a West Texas cowboy who has excelled in nearly every facet of ranch life, will be the fifth recipient of the Ranching Heritage Association (RHA) Working Cowboy Award presented during the 45th annual National Golden Spur Award Honors on Friday, November 3 at the Buddy...

Halloween, fall festivals in full force in and around Texas Spur Country

Halloween is next week, and cooler weather, shorter days, and turning leaves will make autumn enticing for fall festivals, carnivals, trick-or-treat, and trunk-or-treats.

Can you‘scents’ the flavors of autumn?

October is starting to usher in some cooler temps, and I’m ready for the cozy, warm taste of fall. Pumpkin spice lattes are nice, and all, but I’m geared up for baking. The aroma alone when we start to bake with cinnamon, nutmeg, and other warm spices is intoxicating.

Oct. 26 is National Pumpkin Day

Pumpkinsare one of the crops that have their origin in the Americas. They have been around a long time, dated to 5,000 B.C.E. after their discovery in Mexico. Because they are almost an American identity, a special day has been set aside to celebrate pumpkins. October 26 is National Pumpkin Day.

Good-bye to an old library friend, welcome to a new one

The library lost a dear friend recently with the passing of Jon Shipp. Jon, our local beekeeper, brought his “girls” (honeybees) to our summer reading program several times. He loved to teach the children all about bees. He always donated honey when the library had a fundraiser. He will be missed.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

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.

What's Happening

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues A BURN BAN restricting outdoor burning was put in place in Dickens County was put in place as of August 14.