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COMING UP IN TEXAS SPUR COUNTRY

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues WHITE RIVER MARINA HOURS The new owners have established new summer hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 8...

SPOTLIGHT ON SUMMER SKIES

Texas Spur Country Roundup

GARZA New adventures for Joey Hallelujah at RGT underway POST—The televangelist character Joey Hallelujah is back for another season of adventures at the Ragtime Gospel Theater in Post.The comedic Christian commentator’s coastto- coast tour continues this year with explosive results when Joey...

Texas Master Naturalists Panhandle chapter welcomes new participants for 2023 training

JIM STIERT | TEXAS MASTER NATURALISTS Got an interest in flora, fauna, and all things outdoors? Like to hang out with people who share your interests? Want to help out with nature-related educational efforts and in state parks in the region?

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Fishing Report for week of July 12

Location: 28 miles west of Clairemont on the Double Mountain of the Brazos River FAIR. Water clear; 86 degrees; 2.76 feet below pool. Crappie are fair night fishing under green lights or using minnow in 42 feet of water over brush. Report by Randy Britton, Lake Alan Henry Crappie Guide.

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.

Caring for plants while on vacation

for vacationing. Families with school-aged children are getting in the last few weeks before school resumes in August. This summer is especially challenging because of our sustained hot temperatures. Here are some ideas to use to keep containers alive while away.

Library Notes on vacation through end of July

DONNICE CARRUTH | SPECIAL TO THE TEXAS SPUR Donnice Carruth, director of the Dickens County-Spur Library, is on vacation and will return with Library Notes in August.

Focus on focaccia

Focaccia is a such a lovely, airy bread, and easier to make than it sounds. It feels light due to the airy bubbles, yet is ideal for a deep-dish, thick pizza crust. Bread baking is super satisfying. And to add pizza making to the process, is even more fun.