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Patton Springs ISD appoints appraisal district member

In the monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District on October 5, 2021, board of trustees members voted to appoint Clayt Bridge as the board’s representative to the Dickens County Appraisal District.

SISD approves use of federal grant to update technology

In the regular monthly meeting of the Spur Independent School District board of trustees on September 27, 2021, members approved the use of federal grant funds (Small Rural Schools ESSER II) to update technology infrastructure.

Stonewall staff, practitioners welcome public to “Meet the CEO”

Stonewall Memorial Hospital, the parent medical organization of Spur’s health clinic, fielded questions and provided an overview of operations at its facilities in Aspermont, Jayton and Spur Sept. 29 at the Senior Citizens Center in Aspermont.

Dickens judge attends first Texas Blockchain Summit

Although Dickens County plunged into the universe of cryptocurrency mining in a big way earlier this month, there’s more to blockchain technology than Bitcoin, according to county judge Kevin Brendle.

Filmmaker Stapp to host Q&A during ‘Destination Marfa’ showing at Spur’s Palace Theater

Lockney, Texas, native Andy Stapp brought the Marfa lights to the big screen earlier this year in his independent science-fiction film, “Destination Marfa”—and has continued to rack up some festival awards with it. The film will be shown at the Palace Theater in Spur on Oct. 23.

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New books, new readers at the Spur library

This year’s homecoming in Spur was a big success. A young man I rode the school bus with so many years ago was named Outstanding Ex-Student of the year. Congratulations to Kevin Bass! The library hosted the first Homecoming Meet and Greet the Author.

Spur Senior Citizens

EVERYONE WELCOME! Lunch served at noon Monday–Friday; suggested donation age 60+ only $4; others $8. Call anytime for info, (806) 271-4472.

For trees, autumn planting advised over spring

After our long, warm summer, conditions in October are just right for installing trees into the landscape. Autumn planting is better than spring planting for several reasons: • Soil temperatures are still warm, and given adequate moisture, roots will immediately be initiated.

Gotta have a latte love for Pumpkin Spice coffee

In a recent recipe I shared for Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal, I realized the liquid base for the recipe would make a perfect start to a warm or iced pumpkin spice latte. The milky base infused with creamy pumpkin and warm spices pairs well with a bold coffee. I serve mine warm with a rich cream topping.