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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.

Native seeds a topic of interest for gardeners

Today’s column is mostly for readers to stay informed of the activities of the federal government to address a little-known need of concern for gardeners.

Books and beans: Chili Dog Fundraiser Mar. 11

The Friends of the Library is having a Chili Dog & Frito Pie Fundraiser, Saturday March 11, 2023 from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm at the Spur Community Center. Join us for an evening of great food, great friends and a great cause.

Chunky banana mini muffins

There are many ways to enjoy a sweet, nutritious treat without loading up on processed foods, refined sugar or unhealthy fats. This recipe was already a winner, being made without all-purpose flour or refined sugar.

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Spur city council to consider rate hike for garbage collection

On the heels of several months’ disruption after the departure of Spur's household garbage collection provider last fall, the city is now facing a need to raise rates to its customers, according to city secretary Ashley Carothers.

Candidate files for Dickens city council; last day to file Feb. 17

David Wallace, a challenger, has filed for one of the City of Dickens at-large city council seats in the May 6 election. Cities and school boards in Dickens and Kent Counties will accept applications for candidates to run for city councils and school boards through this Friday, Feb. 17.

Perry files bills to create Texas Water Fund

AUSTIN—Sen. Charles Perry, Texas Senate District 28, filed Senate Bill 837 and Senate Joint Resolution 43 to create the Water for Texas Fund at the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).

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