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Old theaters unique treasures of Texas towns, says Robertson at Palace Mar. 4

Award-winning author and presenter Mike Robertson of Austin, who visited more than 250 old movie theaters across the state of Texas during the Covid pandemic, brought the history of movies dazzingly to life on the silver screen at Spur’s Palace Theater Saturday night.

Spur ISD cancels May election, all candidates unopposed

COMPILED FROM MINUTES In the regular monthly meeting of the Spur Independent School District board of trustees on February 27, the board unanimously approved the certification of unopposed candidates for the May 6, 2023 school board election.

County Conservation Partners Host Local Work Group Meeting

When: March 21, 2023 Time: 8:00–10:00 a.m. Location: Dickens County Annex Conference Room, 508 Crow Street, Dickens, TX 79229 The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas’ Dickens County and the Duck Creek Soil and Water Conservation District cordially invite the public to...

Spur council raises garbage collection rates

At its regular monthly meeting Feb. 21, 2023, the Spur City Council expedited a weighty agenda that included action on two new ordinances.

TEXAS SPUR COUNTRY

STAFF REPORTS POST—Rev. Joey Hallelujah is returning to The Ragtown Gospel Theater in Post.

Local officials, staff attend municipal meeting

CITY NETWORKING Spur city secretary Ashley Carothers, Mayor Louise Jones, and city assistant Linda Alexander (righthand photo) attended the Annual Mayors' Beans and Cornbread Luncheon last week in Lubbock with representatives of 11 cities of all sizes across West Texas.

Spur students earn honors at Stamford Academic Invitational Meet

Last week, Spur students competed at the Stamford Academic Invitational Meet and won the following honors: Persuasive Speaking: Allee Hamilton, 3rd Place; Anna Garza, 4th Place Informative Speaking: Joshua Ortiz; 3rd Place; Adrian Garza-West, 5th Place

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

March 11 at Community Center The Friends of the Library’s big fundraising event is this Saturday, March 11, from 5 to 7:30 pm.

Starting a spring garden

March is here and the itch to start a vegetable garden is getting stronger. Here are some factors to consider when starting a garden.   • Location. The garden does not have to be next to the back door, but it is most handy if the garden is within eyesight and is easily accessible.