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Deadheading flowers

Deadheadingisthehorticultural practice of removing spent blooms before flowers set and mature seed. There are several reasons for undertaking this task. The main reason for deadheading is to promote bloom time. Most gardeners grow flowering plants for the showy display of blooms.

SPOTLIGHT ON MOTLEY-DICKENS 99TH OLD SETTLERS REUNION & RODEO

RODEO PHOTOS AND MORE Did you or a friend appear in a Caprock Courier photo that ran in this week’s newspaper issue?There are dozens more on our photo download site.You or your organization are welcome to download and post or print these for your own personal use or publicity, with attribution to...

TXDOT Childress District presents service award to Dickens employee

CHILDRESS— The Childress district of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) presented service awards on Tuesday, August 23 at the Childress district headquarters.

TEXAS SPUR AREA FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PHOTOS

Looks like we missed a few from our Facebook post last week! Hope it was a great first week for all of you.

Dove season opens in Texas Sept. 1

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE AUSTIN— Texansareused to scorching summers, but this year’s record highs across much of the state have left many dove hunters wondering about the upcoming season opener.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

Jamie Richards fundraiser for Scurry Museum Sept. 10 at The Coyote Store GAIL—The Scurry County Museum will have a benefit with country music recording artist Jamie Richards live atThe Coyote Store in Gail on September 10 at 7 p.m. There will be an auction during the concert including international...

Spur council puts brakes on RV park requests; plans workshop

BARBARA BRANNON | THE TEXAS SPUR Requests for zoning variances to accommodate RV/ travel trailer parks have blossomed in Spur lately—and city council halted full approvals, pending further study and planning.

Record-breaking gate, good weather make for great rodeo

“Proud of these young fellas,” read the post on the Facebook account of the Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo, which was congratulating the winners in its first youth ranch rodeo.

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. THE TAX OFFICE will be closed Friday September 16, 2022 to allow staff to attend yearly Attorney meeting.

TopHandcustom saddle on display in Matador

TOP GRAIN LEATHER The handmade saddle at right, crafted by saddle maker Will Burgess (above), will be presented to rodeo judges' pick for Top Hand at Saturday night’s events in Roaring Springs. The saddle is currently on display at Happy State Bank in Matador. | COURTESY PHOTOS