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Cosmos: October Birth Flower

October babies can be delighted that Cosmos are their flowers for their birthday month. For gardeners who like to know the origin of their flowers, the name Cosmos comes from the Greek “kosmos,” meaning harmony, order, and the world at large.

Beans the ultimate superfood in Sopa Tarasco

ANGELINA L aRUE Beans are the ultimate superfood, if you will. They are packed with fiber, protein, and flavor. Research shows a mere half cup a day can help to add years to our lives. Beans and rice are a classic combination in more than one type of cuisine.

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.

LIBRARY NOTES

The Friends of the Library will host a hamburger dinner fundraiser at the library on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. For a suggested donation of $10 per plate, you will get a hamburger, chips, drink and dessert. We will serve you at the library or you can get your dinner to go.

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 JAYTON HOMECOMING WEEKEND, October 6–9. 2023 Homecoming football game, Fri., Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. See detailed schedule of events elsewhere on this page, and in the...

JAYTON HOMECOMING SCHEDULE Oct. 5-8, 2023

THURS., OCT. 5 3 p.m. Jr. High Pep Rally 5:30 p.m. Jr. High Jayton Jaybirds vs. Aspermont Hornets @ Aspermont 7 p.m. JV Jayton Jaybirds vs. Aspermont Hornets @ Jayton AFTER GAME Snake Dance at the Square, downtown SnakeDance toTennis Courts behind school AT DARK Pep Rally and Bonfire FRI., OCT....

How does Medicare work?

Medicare is the U.S. federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD).

Safety and preparedness tips for viewing ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse

With six years since the last total solar eclipse, state officials are advising Texans to prepare for the Oct. 14 event as it is expected to draw thousands to the Lone Star State.

Deadline to register to vote in Nov. election is Oct. 10

The Texas Secretary of State’s office says the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 7 Election is Oct. 10. Voters can confirm their registration status on the SOS Am I Registered? portal.

Quanah Parker Trail arrow installed in Jayton

On Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at 9:30 a.m., Quanah Parker Trail arrow maker Charles A. Smith installed a Quanah Parker Trail Arrow on the grounds of the Kent County Nursing Home, in Jayton, the county seat.