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Ballots set for city councils, school boards Spur city council writeup

Ballots set for city councils, school boards Spur city council writeup

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Ballots set for city councils, school boards Spur city council writeup

Kay Ellington |
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 04:40
THOSE WITH NON-CONTESTED RACES WILL CANCEL ELECTIONS The ballots have been set for the May 2 city council and school board elections. The deadline to file was Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 5 p.m, and the deadline for writein candidates was Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues

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What's happening

News Staff
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 04:40
Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com DICKENS COUNTY MEET THE CANDIDATES for County Commission and Spur School Board elections, will be Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Dickens County Spur Public Library, 6 p.m., hosted by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce.
FUTURE FIELD Many of the student body and community joined the Jayton-Girard ISD board Wednesday afternoon for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the school’s new baseball-softball complex. | THE TEXAS SPUR

FUTURE FIELD Many of the student body and community joined the Jayton-Girard ISD board Wednesday afternoon for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the school’s new baseball-softball complex. | THE TEXAS SPUR

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JGISD turns dirt on future field of dreams

Barbara Brannon |
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 04:40
“It’s been a long time coming, with some winning and some losing over the last four years,” said Jayton-Girard ISD board president Cody Scott as his fellow school board members prepared to turn ceremonial gold shovelsful of Kent County brown dirt.
BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS The Jayton Lady Jays held Crowell scoreless in the first quarter and went on to secure the gold ball with a 61-17 bi-district win in the first round of the Texas 1A basketball playoffs Feb. 16 in Stamford. They'll face Strawn, Feb. 18, 6 p.m.. in Tuscola. | COURTESY PHOTO

BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS The Jayton Lady Jays held Crowell scoreless in the first quarter and went on to secure the gold ball with a 61-17 bi-district win in the first round of the Texas 1A basketball playoffs Feb. 16 in Stamford. They'll face Strawn, Feb. 18, 6 p.m.. in Tuscola. | COURTESY PHOTO

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BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

News Staff
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 04:40
Hotel Turkey to host 2nd Annual Caprock Cowboy Fandango Feb. 27-March 2

Hotel Turkey to host 2nd Annual Caprock Cowboy Fandango Feb. 27-March 2

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Hotel Turkey to host 2nd Annual Caprock Cowboy Fandango Feb. 27-March 2

Staff Reports
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 04:40
The Hotel Turkey Second Annual Caprock Cowboy Fandango is slated for Friday, Feb. 27 through Monday, March 2. Last year, the event spent an entire weekend celebrating the western way of life and the celebration continues with the 2nd Annual Caprock Cowboy Fandango.
Pruning peach trees

Pruning peach trees

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Pruning peach trees

Ellen Peffley
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 04:40
CUISINE & CULTURE Fruit trees are pruned with the goal of promoting fruit production of highest quality.

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Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 04:40
The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Tuesday through Thursday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable, we offer a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472. A donation is always appreciated.
MAKEYOUR OWN AT HOME These thin, crisp layers, separated only by a brush of butter and olive oil mixture and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese will stack up to meet your wildest expectations. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

MAKEYOUR OWN AT HOME These thin, crisp layers, separated only by a brush of butter and olive oil mixture and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese will stack up to meet your wildest expectations. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Golden potato stacks

Angelina L
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 04:40
I’ve written about my love of little muffin-tin meals. And when I was blessed to have an opportunity to babysit my grandsons recently, I just had to try out some of my favorites. The first day, I made mini mac and cheese pies.
Bargains to be had at library book sale

Bargains to be had at library book sale

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 04:40
Our new children’s play and learning area is coming along beautifully. Once we finish cleaning out the room, we’ll be able to start putting everything together. We are so excited to see this space come to life for our youngest library friends!
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