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Sparrow’s Nest benefits from $5K BCEC grant

In June, the Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Home was awarded the Big Country Electric Cooperative (BCEC) Operation Round Up grant in the amount of $5,000. This is the second time that the organization has received a grant from BCEC.

Mortenson holds area job fair at Spur center

Mortenson Construction, the Minnesota-based firm currently engaged in work at the Texas Solar Nova energy projects in northwestern Kent County, held a job fair at the Spur Community Center Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Spur FUMC to hold vote on disaffiliation Sept. 27

which has been preparing in recent months to consider disaffiliation with the United Methodist Church denomination over issues of same-sex marriage and ordination of gay clergy.

What's happening

SPUR HOMECOMING events will take place from Thursday afternoon, Oct. 6, through Saturday night, Oct. 8. A special section in The Texas Spur’s Oct. 6 issue will outline the schedule, honor reunion classes, and provide an overview of 70 years of Spur Homecoming, since the first in 1952.

‘What’s for breakfast?’ Always a tasty surprise at the Hotel Matador

STORY AND PHOTOS BY HANABA MUNN WELCH At least we had Paris. A West Texas version of Humphrey Bogart’s famous line from the movie “Casablanca” could be “At least we ate breakfast at the Hotel Matador.” The outstandingly good breakfasts would get five stars in Paris.

Child Car Seats Save Lives But Nearly Half Are Misused

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AUSTIN – Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the nation, so the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding parents that one of the most important things they can do to protect children is to properly install and use a car seat.

Renew your Friends of the Spur Library dues now

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, when libraries nationwide remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning.

Patatas Bravas spices up ordinary potatoes

Patatas Bravas is a potato dish, as we know it, that originated in Spain. The name translates to “spicy potatoes.” The dish goes well with so many entrees.

Watch out for poisonous plants

Autumn is a great time to hike in West Texas. As hikers hit the trails, watch out for common but poisonous plants that may or may not be found in our wilds. Some heads up on these plants might help.

September scrambles benefit from great golfing weather

LESLI RUSH CLARK 18-HOLE LABOR DAY SCRAMBLE RESULTS It was a beautiful day for the 18-Hole Labor Day Scramble. Four teams were formed and two places were paid out.