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Gas, diesel, hardware back on track for Jayton after sale of Farmers Co-op

BARBARA BRANNON | TEXAS SPUR After going without consumer fuel for more than a year and a half, Kent County residents—and motorists passing through— may soon have cause to rejoice again.

ONE ACT PLAY: ROUND ROCK IN MAY

Jayton ‘Big Event’ set to go May 24

No job’s too big, no job’s too small for “The Big Event,” JGISD’s community service project which will happen for its ninth year May 24. JGISD principal Nathan Branum and Big Event advisor Christy Coulter took some time earlier this week to explain to The Texas Spur how the initiative works.

Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process

unanimously approved a $308 billion two-year budget last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The next step is to reconcile that budget with one passed earlier by the Texas House.

Baked blueberry oatmeal

Oats are so versatile. I grew up with quick-cooking oats and old fashion rolled oats. My mom fed us well, and stirred up a pot of warm oatmeal quite often. I liked them with the basic pat of butter, splash of milk, and spoonful of sugar.

Protecting spring Brassicas

Gardeners get excited when the first butterflies make visits. But soon after these small, white or creamy-colored butterflies leave the garden, there are small holes in our spring crops. They flit around seeking a Brassica on which they can lay their eggs.

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

DONNICE CARRUTH | SPECIAL TO THE TEXAS SPUR Library Association It has been a whirlwind week for this tired librarian! I have been in our state capital all week attending the annual Texas Library Association Conference. Downtown Austin is quite the experience.

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 4 PERSON SCRAMBLE JAYTON YOUTH SPORTS, $200/Team. Kent County Golf Course, May 6, 2023, Tee Time 9 am, 18 holes.

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