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Josh Stanaland selected for ’40 Under 40’ in ‘2022 Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’

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Wed, 07/06/2022 - 05:00

Josh Stanaland, head football coach of the Jayton Jaybirds was selected by the “2022 Football Guide of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football” as one of the 40 outstanding coaches under the age of 40.

SPEC’s Greene named division manager

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Wed, 07/06/2022 - 05:00

Introducing himself and three of his staff members at the Kent County Lions Club last month was newly named Rolling Plains Division manager Ben Greene of South Plains Electric Cooperative.

SPOTLIGHT ON FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES

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Wed, 07/06/2022 - 05:00

SPUR FOURTH OF JULY PARADE ROLLING IN DOUGH The Russell Conrad family won the $50 prize for their 4-wheeler from the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce, which organized and sponsored Spur’s 4th of July parade Monday morning. Dickens County 4-H won the $100 prize for the best float.

TXDOT sets sealing work for Spur July 13-15

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Wed, 07/06/2022 - 05:00

In between the dates of July 13-15, 2022, TXDOT will be on Hwy. 70 from Burlington Ave. going west to the city limit sign sealing that section of the highway. This process will take anywhere from 2-4 hours. Please obey the road signs and slow down for the safety of the TXDOT workers.

Independence Day weekend throughout the region

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Wed, 06/29/2022 - 07:54

Whether you’re traveling or staying close to home as you celebrate the Fourth of July this year, there’s bound to be an event close to you.

Big Dog BBQ Cook-off 2022 awards top 10 prizes

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Wed, 06/29/2022 - 07:54

Spur’s Swenson Park welcomed visitors and barbecue aficionados last weekend for its fifth annual Big Dog BBQ Cook-off, an IBCA-sanctioned event that draws some of the top cooking teams in the Southwest to boost their points total over the season’s finish line.

Spur VFD receives $10K from South Plains Electric Cooperative and CoBank

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Wed, 06/29/2022 - 07:54

Spur’s Volunteer Fire Department last week received a $10,000 donation from South Plains Electric Cooperative (SPEC) and CoBank to help them build a new fire station. This donation comes as the former auto dealership at the location of the city’s new firehouse is being demolished.

A POPSICKLE-LICKIN’ GOOD TIME

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Wed, 06/29/2022 - 07:53

What better way to beat the heat than an ice-cold treat? Two-year-old Callan Moeller, son of Bandy and Jordan Moeller of Spur, is a fan of the red variety. | COURTESY PHOTO

SPOTLIGHT ON BIG DOG BBQ COOK-OFF

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Wed, 06/29/2022 - 05:00

Spur Chamber to host parade on 4th

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Wed, 06/29/2022 - 05:00

It’s been a while since Spur has mounted an Independence Day parade—but Monday, July 4 will provide the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to honor the nation’s birthday and thank local military veterans.

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