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Cooler weather means time for honey almond cocoa

We have enjoyed an Indian summer this year, but now it’s time to batten down the hatches and make hot cocoa. Blustery days are sure to hit West Texas—so now is the perfect time to stock up on hot cocoa ingredients.

Time to bring in patio plants

dipping into the 40’s in West Texas, it is time to prepare to bring tender patio plants indoors. We need to look ahead and plan for that first freeze somewhere around Halloween. Most tender patio plants are tropical and easily damaged by cold temperatures.

Early voting underway across state

AUSTIN— Early voting in this year’s midterm elections began Monday and continues through Friday, Nov. 4. Election Day is Nov. 8. Voters will pick the state’s next governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller in statewide races.

Early voting for midterms continues through Nov. 4

The early voting period for this year’s midterm elections began Monday, Oct. 24 and will continue through Friday, Nov. 4. Election Day is set for Tuesday, Nov. 8. The midterm elections mean all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and 34 U.S. Senate races will be decided.

Halloween happenings across Texas Spur Country

STAFF REPORTS JAYTON Jayton Halloween events will be Sunday, Oct. 30, including: 5:00 p.m. KCGS Costume Contest in front of the Community Center 5:30 p.m. Treats on the Square 5:30 p.m. Lions Club Spookghetti Supper at the Community Center, $8 a plate (takeout only) 5:45 p.m. Trunk or Treat, Jayton...

Native son returns home to head up SMHD

A Jayton native has been named the new chief executive officer of Aspermont-based Stonewall Memorial Hospital District, the parent company of the medical clinics in Spur and Jayton.

What’s new with your newspaper, November2022

Starting with next week’s issue, you’ll see a few changes in the newspaper that arrives in your mailbox or newsstand each week. We’re revamping some of its physical features to make room for more content—while holding the line on subscription and advertising rates.

What's happening

SPUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will host Trunk or Treat on 2nd Street between Burlington Avenue and Willard beside the Lawrence Brothers parking lot, Saturday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., with setup from 5 to 6 p.m. Trunk-orteating is open to any local group or individual wishing to decorate a trunk and...

Forcing indoor blooms

In last week’s column was a reminder to plant spring blooming bulbs in the garden within the next few weeks. Today’s column has some suggestions for gardeners who just can’t wait for the spring to experience the early blooms of spring bulbs. Spring blooming bulbs can be forced to bloom indoors.

LIBRARY NOTES

DONNICE CARRUTH | SPECIAL TO THE TEXAS SPUR We are in the planning stages of having a couple of crafting classes at the library in the next few weeks. It has been a while since we have done one. Charlotte Sprayberry is working on another game night as well.