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Filings underway for May 2 city, school board elections in Texas Spur Country

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Filings underway for May 2 city, school board elections in Texas Spur Country

Kay Ellington |

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 20:06

If you’ve ever thought about running for city council or school board, now is your chance. Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 5 p.m. is the deadline to file to run for a position for area city councils and school boards. City council and school board elections are Saturday, May 2, 2026.

AT THE NATIONALS

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AT THE NATIONALS

News Staff

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 20:06

CalvinHays Chapman of Afton earned Reserve Champion Junior Heifer at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo., in January. COURTESY PHOTO

Local Events

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Local Events

News Staff

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 20:06

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR AREA FOOD BANK open, Mondays, 10 a.m.–noon.

Guy Lee Hovis, singer with Guy & Ralna, dies at 84

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Guy Lee Hovis, singer with Guy & Ralna, dies at 84

Barbarabrannon |

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 20:06

Many from Spur recall the Guy & Ralna singing duo, who appeared as regulars on the televised Lawrence Welk Show from 1970 to 1982—and appreciated our interview with Spur native Ralna English in the Oct. 3, 2024 issue of The Texas Spur. We learned last week about the passing of Guy Lee Hovis, Jr.

WATER WOES

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WATER WOES

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Wed, 02/04/2026 - 20:06

abounded not only in Spur but throughout the Rolling Plains, according to reports from various communities that repaired leaks following Winter Storm Fern’s thaw. TxDOT crews handled one on Spur's Hill Stret (Hwy. 70) Jan. 29.

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Abbott issues disaster declaration to prevent New World screwworm fly infestation

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Wed, 02/04/2026 - 20:06

Governor Greg Abbott last week issued a statewide disaster declaration to better equip the Texas New World Screwworm (NWS) Response Team to prevent the potential spread of the NWS fly into Texas and to better protect livestock and wildlife.

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Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 20:06

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.

PARTY PREP Taco cups in muffin tins can be created by brushing egg-roll or wonton wrappers with oil to crisp in the oven, eliminating the need to for deep frying. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Try this tasty treat for Super Bowl snacking

Angelina L

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 20:06

Egg-roll and wonton wrappers can be used to hold a limitless array of delicious ingredients, much in the way we use tortillas and puff pastry. Southwestern eggrolls are quite popular. A filling made of Southwestern ingredients fuses Tex-Mex and Asian into a crunchy egg roll.

All the poop on manure, a good source of organic matter

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All the poop on manure, a good source of organic matter

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 20:06

From the garden In our Jan. 28 column were reasons why West Texas soils can benefit from amendments of organic matter. West Texas soils have little, close to zero, percent organic matter resulting in poor drainage, poor moisture retention, and low fertility.

RANCHES AND ROLLING PLAINS Interested in Dickens County history? You can buy this copy at www.abebooks. com for just $145—or you can come do your research at the Spur library for free. | ABEBOOKS IMAGE

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 20:06

Our library is fortunate to hold several local history reference books that continue to be valuable resources for researchers and history lovers alike.

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