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Ortiz elected to Spur council; Vargas, Collins elected to JGISD board

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 07:58

Election day for municipal and school board positions was Saturday, May 7, when two Texas constitutional amendments were also up for consideration on the ballot and passed with 85% of the vote statewide.

Roberts recalls last round of concerts at Spur’s Palace; Local singer returns with Tumbleweed Smith show at May 14

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 07:57

It’s been a few years since Nashville recording artist— and Dickens Couty resident— DeAnne Roberts graced the stage at Spur’s Palace Theater.

Spur Senior Citizens

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 05:00

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.

New books, new readers at the Spur library

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 05:00

Thank you to all who supported the Friends of the Library this past week during our Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Supper fundraiser. The fundraiser was a huge success.

Choosing trees can be a breeze

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 05:00

Trees are a long-term addition to a landscape. Spring is prime time to set them in the ground. Trees can be ordered from catalogs or online—or walk into any home improvement store or nursery and there are many from which to choose. Here are some thoughts to guide the selection: • Mature size.

Cream cheese biscuits the perfect bite with butter and/or jam

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 05:00

If you follow this column, you know I am fascinated with biscuit making. It’s really satisfying—although I have recently been cautious about white flour. That being said, when I do cook biscuits the way they are made in this recipe, it makes me only appreciate them more.

Dining out Saturday in Spur; Jigsaw 2 Go offers options

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 05:00

SATURDAY IN SPUR Jigsaw 2 Go, a food trailer by the Huffmann family from Lockney will be parked at Rickels Park in downtown Spur Saturday afternoon and will offer meals for all of those attending events in Spur on Saturday.

ACCOUNTING STATE SILVER

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 05:00

ACCOUNTING STATE SILVER Congratulations go to the Jayton High School Accounting team and coach Stephanie Carpenter for winning the silver medal at the State UIL Academic Meet. Daylee Chisum was 2nd place individual, and Ben Blankenship was 4th place. | COURTESY PHOTO

COMMUNITY BUILDER

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 05:00

COMMUNITY BUILDER The Spur Masonic Lodge #1023 presented its highest award given to anyone outside the fraternal order to Spur librarian Donnice Carruth May 2. FULL STORY, PAGE 4 | THE TEXAS SPUR

STATE BRONZE

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 05:00

STATE BRONZE Congratulations go to Brynn Yanez of Jayton High School and coach Hillary Bleiker on Yanez’ 3rd place State finish in Ready Writing. | COURTESY PHOTO

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