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Texas Spur Country Roundup

Paducah Pickins’set for Saturday, Oct. 1 PADUCAH—Paducah’s annual fall festival of shopping and fun is slated for Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moffitt Show Barn.

Nominations open for 2022 Preservation Texas’MostEndangered Places List

STAFF REPORTS The annual Most Endangered Places (MEP) List is a signature program of Preservation Texas. Since 2004, the MEP List has spotlighted imperiled historic places across Texas that are threatened by neglect, demolition, inappropriate alteration, or a radical loss of context.

Patton Springs falls to Rule in 3rd by mercy rule

The Patton Springs Rangers varsity team traveled to Rule on Friday night to face off against the Bobcats on what would be their third game of the season. The Bobcats opened up the game and drew first blood as they established a quick rushing TD and topped it off with an field goal.

Jayton gin property to go on block Sept. 19

The Farmers Co-op Gin in Jayton, which served Kent County farmers, ranchers and the public for many years before shutting its doors in February 2022, will be the location of a tax sale auction next Monday, according to local officials.

Spur Art Guild annual show open to entries

As the tiny town of Spur prepares to celebrate 70 years of one of the state’s most widely attended Homecoming celebrations Oct. 6–8, an everpopular aspect of the weekend is open even to those without Spur connections.

Headliner announced for 70th Annual Spur Homecoming Dance Oct. 8

Tanner Lane, along with his Tanner Lane band, will present the show at the 2022 Spur Homecoming dance. Lane is a native of Plainview, Texas, and is married to Colette (Goodall) Lane, Spur class of 2012.

Spur Chamber to host 3rd Saturday Trade Days Sept. 17

On Saturday, Sept. 17, more than a dozen vendors and food purveyors are slated to offer their wares at the monthly Third Saturday Trade Days in Spur’s Swenson Park show barn, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and so is the air conditioning, so come out and stock up on home-crafted goodies!

What's happening

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues. Carrie Blair with In-Core Group will be holding two Question and Answer sessions to answer your questions about Medicare.

LIBRARY NOTES

DONNICE CARRUTH | SPECIAL TO THE TEXAS SPUR Things have definitely slowed down at the library since school has started back. We have been able to give the back room where the books are for sale a little attention.

Pasta Shells with Green Peas, if you please

Pasta, a creamy sauce, and green peas are a scrumptious combination to help celebrate the end of summer. The peas give this dish a fresh burst of summertime flavor, and I can’t resist a creamy pasta paired with just about any other ingredient.