Downtown firehouse work underway
Downtown firehouse work underway
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Wed, 09/20/2023 - 05:00
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What’d I miss? A few changes in Spur since last fall
What’d I miss? A few changes in Spur since last fall
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As Thomas Jefferson’s character in “Hamilton” sang after his long absence in France, “What’d I Miss?”
Welcome back, Spur Exes—a lot has happened in the past year in your hometown.
Here’s just a few of the snapshots of what you may have missed since the last homecoming.
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 05:00
Spur’s Palace Theater to celebrate Latham’s legacy
Spur’s Palace Theater to celebrate Latham’s legacy
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In July 2022, Spur— and the literary world—lost a talented native son when writer Aaron Latham lost his battle with Parkinson’s disease. But his amazing range of work survives him, finding new adherents many decades after the screenplay of “Urban Cowboy” made him famous.
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 05:00
Patton Springs Homecoming Court
Patton Springs Homecoming Court
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Wed, 09/20/2023 - 05:00
77 groups come together to launch effort to educate Texans about $1 Billion Centennial Parks Conservation Fund
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AUSTIN— OnNovember 7, 2023, Texans will have the opportunity to vote statewide on Proposition 14, a constitutional amendment that will create the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund.
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 05:00
Spur native Jeannette Brown publishes personal experience in ghost-story anthology
Spur native Jeannette Brown publishes personal experience in ghost-story anthology
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KINGSPORT, Tenn.— Jeannette Brown, a 1966 graduate of Spur High School in Texas, has a story in “23 Tales: Appalachian Ghost Stories, Legends & Other Mysteries,” a new book by Howling Hills Publishing.
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 05:00
Wildlife Field Day set for Oct. 6 on Aspermont’s Ribelin Ranch
Wildlife Field Day set for Oct. 6 on Aspermont’s Ribelin Ranch
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A “Wildlife Field Day” will be held at the Ribelin Ranch in Stonewall County on Friday, October 6 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 pm. The Ribelin Ranch is located 3 miles East of Aspermont, Texas, towards Stamford on US Hwy. 380.
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 05:00
Food
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It’s the season for pumpkin-infused “everything.” And believe me, pumpkin goes into almost any sweet or savory food or beverage, just take a look at the store shelves. Some stores even have an entire section devoted to the beloved gourd.
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 05:00
Spur Senior Citizens Menu
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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.
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 05:00
Harvesting summer
Harvesting summer vegetables, part II
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CUISINE & CULTURE
In last week’s column were harvest techniques for beans, cucumber, eggplant and peppers. Today continues alphabetically with summer squash, sweet corn, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes.
Summer squash.
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