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Spur brightens up for the holidays

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Wed, 12/08/2021 - 07:42

For many in big cities or small towns it’s been a dull and fretful year. Pandemic closures and cancellations left many celebrations, from class reunions to nursing home visits to concerts to vacations, dark. But tiny Spur, not to be deterred, has come up with some welcome ways to shine.

HEARING FROM HD83

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Wed, 12/08/2021 - 07:42

HEARING FROM HD83 In the newly reconfigured Texas House District 83, changes are in store for Dickens and Kent Counties. Four-term state representative Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) has been making a series of Town Hall visits to get to know the district’s constituents—and listen to their concerns.

BACK AT THE BETHLEHEM BUNKHOUSE

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Wed, 12/08/2021 - 07:41

BACK AT THE BETHLEHEM BUNKHOUSE Members of Spur’s First United Methodist Church presented their annual Living Nativity pageant, staged in front of the sanctuary along Burlington Avenue on Sunday evening. | | MICHELLE BILBREY

New books, new readers at the Spur library

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Wed, 12/08/2021 - 05:00

Spur’s annual Late Night Shopping turned out quite a crowd this year. It was good to see all of the familiar faces going from booth to booth checking out the vendors’ wares. Everyone was looking for stocking stuffers, Christmas gifts for loved ones, or something good to eat or drink.

Pomanders have fragrant history

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Wed, 12/08/2021 - 05:00

December is a month for giving—and what friend does not appreciate getting a personal gift made by your own hands. Here is an idea, and while it may not have come from your own garden, it is an easy-to-make gift. The pomander.

Cocoa bombs lend chocolatey richness to traditional cup

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Wed, 12/08/2021 - 05:00

Chances are, you’ve heard of the spherical craze called cocoa bombs. It’s a fun, creative way to make a cup of hot cocoa. In fact, it’s a hot chocolate “experience.”

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

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Wed, 12/08/2021 - 05:00

MUG SHOT Spur artist Vicki Glass Diggs, who created the whimsical design honoring the Palace Theater for The Texas Spur 2021 collectible mug, signed mugs for gifts at Spur’s Dec. 2 Late Night Shopping. Mugs are available for purchase at the newspaper office through Dec. 23. | THE TEXAS SPUR

The Spur Masonic Lodge Pancake Supper

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Wed, 12/08/2021 - 05:00

The Spur Masonic Lodge Pancake Supper was a key destination in last week’s Spur Late Night Shopping festivities. The winner of the fundraiser’s grill raffle was Bryan Thomas of Spur, who is holding his granddaughter, Everly. Presenting the grill is Spur Masonic Lodge Worshipful Master John Schmidt.

SPOTLIGHT ON WINTERFEST

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Wed, 12/08/2021 - 05:00

John Erickson: a Texas literary hero

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Wed, 12/08/2021 - 05:00

I had the good fortune recently to spend three hours watching a Texas literary hero sign books for his many admirers. It was the most inspirational book signing I’ve ever witnessed.

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