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More about Spur spiff-ups

In last week’s issue of The Texas Spur we called attention to numerous recent rehab projects around Spur’s business community.

Mail delivery is about to get permanently slower and pricier for the holidays

Beginning this week, the U.S. Postal Service has started to “implement new service standards” for first class mail and periodicals — slowing its target delivery time by about 30 percent, USPS spokesperson Kim Frum told NPR.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

FLOYD Punkin’ Day to be celebrated Oct. 9 FLOYDADA—Punkin’ Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 9 in downtown Floydada, starting at 10 a.m. and going until 11 p.m. There will be craft and food vendors, games for the whole family, barbecue and chili cook-off, wine tasting, cow patty bingo,...

Dickens, Kent commissioners’ court dates moved for October

Due to the Columbus Day federal holiday that falls on Monday, Oct. 11 and prompts closures of many state offices, banks, and local offices as well, county commission meetings in our area have been changed.

Big Country Electric Cooperative announces annual youth tour contest

You’re a Texas high school student. You’re smart; you have big dreams.

Homecoming highlights; Motley’s Potts to join Oct. 1 book signing group

Welcome to the greatest exes in the state of Texas! I am privileged to belong to this elite group because I too am a graduate of Spur High School. The year was 1975. The same year that saw the end of the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal.

September ideal for dividing daylilies

If the daylilies in the garden have had fewer blooms and not are not as robust as in the past, it is probably time to separate them. Daylilies will spread and become crowded over time. September is a good month to divide clumps of daylilies.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew an autumn favorite

Fall has me craving warm soups and stews.

Jaybird Memories

Jayton Homecoming 2021 Schedule of Events

Follow the Jayton Homecoming Facebook page for updated details Thursday, Sept. 30 3:00 p.m. Junior High Pep Rally 5:30 p.m. Jayton Junior High Jaybirds versus Roby Junior High Lions Junior Varsity game tentatively following after Junior High game Snake Dance at Square downtown after football...