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Big Country Electric Cooperative announces annual Youth Tour Video Contest

Cooperative (BCEC) will send five students from the Big Country to be part of Youth Tour history in 2023. Students may apply by January 19, 2023, for a chance to win a place in this legendary adventure, which has been called the trip of a lifetime!

Big Country Electric Cooperative announces scholarship opportunities

Scholarship opportunities are available through Big Country Electric Cooperative (BCEC) and affiliated organizations, for local students pursuing post-secondary education.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

Matador sets‘Christmas in Matador’ for Dec. 1 MATADOR—The seat of Motley County is gearing up for merriment for the holidays with a special event to share the spirit of season around its historic courthouse square.“Christmas in Matador”will be held Thursday, Dec. 1.

Mortenson staffers gather, donate to Spur food bank

Staff of Minnesotabased construction firm Mortenson recently took time away from their demanding work schedule at the Texas Solar Nova facility in Kent County to lend a hand in West Texas.

LIBRARY NOTES

DONNICE CARRUTH | SPECIAL TO THE TEXAS SPUR Our calendar is getting full here at the library. Coming up Thursday, December 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon we have representatives from North West Texas Legal Aide coming with a presentation on End of Life Documents.

Chrysanthemums for November birthdays

Happy birthday to November babies. Every one of us has a flower that represents our birth day and the birthday flower for November is the chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemums, often referred to as merely “mums,” are the quintessential autumn flower.

Thanksgiving Casserole a feast for all to enjoy

In my family, we have Thanksgiving staples, if you will. And I can imagine most of you do, as well. Mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing, just to name a few. I do add something different to the mix from time to time.

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THE DIRT ON SPUR’S NEW GARBAGE COLLECTORS

Attending Spur’s called city council meeting of Nov. 7 were (from left) Caprock Waste’s district controller Joe Landon, district manager Bobby Fira, and technician Jeff Koch. Fira and Koch said they grew up in Crosbyton and were familiar with the Spur area and eager to begin serving customers.

SPOTLIGHT ON PATTON SPRING SENIOR NIGHT