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From Canada to Matador: new owners settle in at historic hotel

It’s a dream come true for Barbara and Christian Heim – and one they’ve been working toward most of their lives.

Autumn leaves—and how to make use of them

Leaves are falling all around us. We may grumble because as soon as we sweep them off the patio and rake them in the yard, more leaves simply take their place. But leaves can be more than just a pain, they are a rich source of organic matter.

LIBRARY NOTES

DONNICE CARRUTH | SPECIAL TO THE TEXAS SPUR We will be having Rick and C.J. Boales here at the library for a photographers’ workshop on Monday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 pm.

Homemade hot chocolate at the ready

I wonder if any of you have experienced what we used to call Concession Stand Hot Chocolate—the good kind? My first encounter with it was when I was in a high school singing group called Melody Misses. Our practices were held at our director’s home.

Christmas celebrations around Texas Spur Country

It’s that most wonderful time of the year, when folks in communities everywhere gather to celebrate, dance, dine, and buy gifts at their favorite local merchants. While the events below tend to be hometown affairs, we’re sure any of them would welcome visitors from neighboring towns or afar.

ALMOST OVER THE RAINBOW

ALMOST OVER THE RAINBOW The 1929 Palace Theater on Spur’s Burlington Avenue shines after a late-afternoon rain shower last week—with the arc of the rainbow reaching for the theater’s $5,000 fundraising goal. | THE TEXAS SPUR

LIGHTED PARADE IN POST

Texas Spur Country Roundup

MOTLEY Christmas in Matador set for Dec. 1 MATADOR—“Christmas in Matador”will be held Thursday, Dec. 1, bringing holiday merriment throughout the day.

What's happening

SPUR’S LATE NIGHT SHOPPING/SANTA CLAUS ARRIVAL presented by the Spur First United Methodist Church, will be held in front of the church the evening of Sunday, Dec. 4.

SPOTLIGHT ON THIRD SAT TRADE DAYS