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CUSTOM COUNTRY CASSEROLE

Preheat oven to 400° F. Grease a 9-by-13 inch baking with 1 tablespoon butter. E the baking pan. Season with about ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes while preparing the remainder of the casserole, until they begin to crisp and brown.

Making nut wreaths for the holidays

We know seasons have definitely changed when the ground is cluttered with nuts. Those pesky acorns are everywhere—they clatter on the roof, bonk us when we walk under a tree. This year instead of raking them up and tossing them aside, maybe try something creative with them. Make a nut wreath.

Sausage and gravy breakfast casserole makes a hearty holiday meal

Breakfast casseroles are in the spotlight during the holidays. Even if we are not expecting a large group of family or friends, it is still a nice idea to have one planned for Christmas morning. Or to have anytime during the holidays.

BIG BUCK FOR A YOUNG GUY

BIG BUCK FOR A YOUNG GUY Elevenyear old Kolt McKee (center) of Lubbock took this eight-point buck last Saturday on his family’s ranch in Dickens County and brought it in to be measured for the annual Big Buck Contest at Star Feed and Seed. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Texas Spur Country Roundup

SCURRY Snyder to hold lighted Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 4 SNYDER—The first lighted Christmas parade in the area will be in Snyder on Saturday, Dec. 4. The Snyder Chamber of Commerce will once again hold a day of holiday events including the parade.

Spur to light up downtown as part of annual late night holiday shopping Dec. 2

Spur’s annual Late Night Holiday Shopping event, organized by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce, will be Thursday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. throughout downtown.

TOWN HALLS WITH REP. DUSTIN BURROWS

At each event, Rep. Burrows will provide an overview of the past regular and special sessions, and take questions. CROSBY COUNTY Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, 8 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Crosby County Courthouse, 201 W. Aspen St., Crosbyton, TX 79322 Donuts and coffee provided.

Steady flow of filings in Dickens, Kent for primary

More than a dozen candidates—some incumbents, some challengers—have filed to be on the primary election ballots in Dickens and Kent counties.

New books, new readers at the Spur library

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s hard to believe this year is almost over. We will be at Spur’s annual Late Night Shopping at the community center on December 2, selling raffle tickets for the Giant Inflatable Mickey Mouse Christmas yard decoration. We will draw a winner near the end of Late Night Shopping.

Pumpkins for holiday pie

The Thanksgiving meal is an American favorite. After the turkey and dressing, green beans and sweet potatoes are cleared, here come the pies — pumpkin pie is a must on many tables. Homemade pumpkin made purée from an actual vegetable beats canned pumpkin, hands down.