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Strong primary turnout in Dickens, Kent counties

Turnout for the March 1 primary election in Dickens County, according to clerk Danay Carnes. was extraordinarily high for a primary, following a robust period of early voting. “This was much higher than we usually see in an election like this for early voting,” Carnes said.

Spur, Jayton, Guthrie One Act Plays bi-district bound March 24

The Spur One Act Play company of “The Night Witches,” the Jayton company of “Badger” and the Guthrie company of “Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play” competed at UIL district last week in Spur, and all will be advancing to bi-district competition at Post on March 24.

Girl Scout cookie time

JAYTON GIRL SCOUTS The Jayton Girl Scouts took their cookies to the Kent County Nursing Home for sampling. The favorite was Caramel Delights. The Jayton Girls Scouts are led by Jessica Baldridge. | COURTESY PHOTO

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. SPUR THIRD SATURDAY TRADE DAYS is coming up Saturday, March 19 in the Show Barn in Swenson Park.

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.

LIBRARY NOTES

New books, new readers at the Spur library Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 15. A representative from South Plains Community Action Partnership will be at the library from noon until 4 p.m. to visit with you about health insurance options and how to get covered.

To pick—or not—Bradford Pears for your landscaping

One of the more popular shade and landscape tree in our growing region is the Bradford pear. Homeowners like the trees because they grow in almost any soil type and have an attractive globe shape, and tops on their list is the seasonal interest they contribute to a landscape.

Tips for Mexican-style beef tips and rice

Southwestern cuisine has long been a favorite in this column. I strive to learn new dishes on a regular basis. I’m inspired by travel, good local ingredients, and a love for Mexican food. I’m also inspired by family stories.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

STONEWALL New coffee shop/store opens in Aspermont ASPERMONT—Headquarters General Store, a coffee shop and retail store, is now open in downtown Aspermont, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Headquarters General Store sells boutique coffees such as cappuccino, latte and espresso, and frozen...

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR EMS FUNDRAISER HAMBURGER DINNER