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99th Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo to add youth rodeo this year

Roaring Springs will soon be filled with visitors for the 99th Annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo. Events take place Thursday, August 25 through Saturday, August 27. An interactive theme park, food trucks and music are all expected to be part of the fun.

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The Greenhouse to bring more ‘green’ to Jayton soon

In a town the size of Jayton, Texas, it’s hard not to notice when a commercial building changes hands. But locals won’t have to wait too much longer for the doors to the former Boots & Spurs Café at 364 North Main Street to reopen, according to new co-owner Jodie Reel.

Texas FFA announces election of new state officers for 2022–23

On July 15, the Texas FFA Association announced the election of its new state officers for the 2022–23 school year. These twelve students will represent Texas FFA starting in the fall.

Texas Spur, Caprock Courier, Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon garner TPA awards

At the 142nd convention of the Texas Press Association, July 28–30, in San Marcos, The Caprock Courier, The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon and The Texas Spur were among almost 80 Texas daily, semi-weekly, and weekly newspapers receiving annual awards for outstanding journalism in 18 categories in...

Dana’s Pharmacy now offering Covid-19 self-tests

Dana’s Pharmacy at 315 Burlington Avenue in Spur is now offering self-tests for Covid-19. If you are symptomatic, exposed, high risk or immunocompromised, the drug store has self-tests at no cost that you can use to check your Covid-19 status.

DOLLAR SIGN

DOLLAR SIGN On July 25, sign erectors were busy installing the store name on the façade of Spur’s new Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store on East Hill Street. | THE TEXAS SPUR

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Spur Senior Citizens

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., will be serving a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472.

Medicare questions? Come to the Spur library July 28

Thursday, July 28, at 11:00 a.m., Ryan Blake will be at the library to discuss the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage. If you are nearing the age of 65 and have been bombarded with mail and email on the subject, this presentation should be helpful in making the right choice for you.