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Candidate files for SISD school board

Cody Schmidt, a lineman for Cap Rock Telephone has filed to run for the Spur Independent School District, At-Large, Place 6 seat for the May 6 election. The seat is currently held by school board president Barry Ferguson.

Spur photographer duo capture perfect snowfall at Caprock Canyons

Photographers Rick and CJ Boales are no strangers to Caprock Canyons State Park in Quitaque, especially since their retirement and move to Dickens County from the Metroplex puts them just a short drive away.

WINNERS’ CIRCLE

DICKENS COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW GRAND CHAMPIONS & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPIONS PAGE 9 REPRINTED FROM LASTWEEK’S ISSUE In last week’s Texas Spur, we inadvertently ran several names and photos incorrectly in our Winner’s Circle coverage of the Dickens County Junior Livestock Show, in the print...

Spur council faces pushback on proposed RV park ordinance

More than 20 people from all sectors showed up on a snowy evening at last week’s Spur city council meeting to voice strong feelings about a variety of municipal services.

SPOTLIGHT ON SNOW DAYS IN TEXAS SPUR COUNTRY

How did you spend your snow day(s) during the last week of January 2023? Readers from Dickens and Kent Counties and elsewhere sent The Texas Spur a variety of wintry views, showing everything from summer shorts to snowmen. Stay warn, all, as the ice and snow returns for early February!

WINNER’S CIRCLE

REPRINTED FROM LAST WEEK’S ISSUE In last week’s Texas Spur, we inadvertently ran several names and photos incorrectly in our Winner’s Circle coverage of the Dickens County Junior Livestock Show, in the print edition.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

NEWS & EVENTS IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES CROSBY Ralls Senior Center Fundraiser set for Feb. 11 RALLS—The Ralls Senior Citizens Center will have a Valentine’s Mexican Stack Dinner fundraiser on February 11. The event will be an all-you-can eat meal, and there will be lots of games and fellowship.

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.

Pasta puttanesca pleasurable to the palate

Make something “hearty” for your sweetheart this weekend, or for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday. This recipe is not only warm and comforting, it’s also very heart-healthy for you and the ones you love. I recall a stew I used to eat as a kid that had barely in it.

LIBRARY NOTES

Mark your calendars and tell your friends that on Monday, Feb. 6 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. the library will be hosting craft night, featuring diamond painting. Diamond painting is a very popular event on craft night.