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Wednesday, September 8 Country Fried Beef Patty, Cream Gravy, Yellow Corn, Turnip Greens, Wheat Roll, Apricots w/ skin Lt. syrup Monday, September 13 Navy Bean & Ham Soup, Sweet Potatoes, Turnip Greens, Cornbread, Cherry Cobbler Thursday, September 9 Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs, Potato Wedges,...

New books, new readers at the Spur library

In the last few weeks or so you may have noticed on social media a young man selling books to help himself through school. He stopped into the library one day and I got to meet him. His name is Nikita Vlassenkov, or as he is known on Facebook, Nikita Bookman Vlassenkov.

Oven-Fried Chicken Chunks a lower-fat alternative

I remember the days when we started to “oven-fry” everything to cut the fat, especially the bad fat, but if it doesn’t taste good, what’s the point? Many of you may have tried the latest new kitchen gadget called an air-fryer.

NEWS & EVENTS IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES

SCURRY Ritz Theater resumes Tuesday Troupe SNYDER—The Ritz Community Theatre’s Tuesday Troupe classes have resumed their weekly meeting Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the theater in downtown Snyder.

Patton Springs to celebrate Homecoming Sept. 24

Patton Springs School has announced its Homecoming celebration for Friday, September 24.

Spur Art Guild Homecoming Show returns in 2021

Another tradition of Spur Homecoming has returned for 2021’s upcoming festivities: the Spur Art Guild show and contest.

A SMITH LEGACY

A SMITH LEGACY Honored with a special buckle award before Saturday night’s rodeo events as a longtime event supporter was Bonnie Edwards of Spur (center), herself a former rodeo queen. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Motley-Dickens Reunion & Rodeo honors pioneers, showcases cowhands, encourages youth

Motley and Dickens Counties have been sharing an Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo for lots of years now, and the 98th annual event took place last weekend in just about perfect outdoor weather.

NEW TRADITION

NEW TRADITION The Spur varsity football team welcomed the elementary students to school Friday morning, in advance of the first game night for the Bulldogs. (Spur’s varsity team travelled to Petersburg and won—see story, page 4.) | COURTESY PHOTO

COMPARING NOTES

COMPARING NOTES Pastor (and football commentator and sportswriter) Jake Edwards (right) nabs a quote from Jaybirds coach Josh Stanaland between games on night 2 of the 2021 Gridiron Classic. More on Jayton’s Game 1 victory and other tournament highlights, page 5. | THE TEXAS SPUR