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Spur Senior Citizens

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., will be serving a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472.

Spur library welcomes readers to join Friends group

We don’t say thank you enough to everyone who donates their time, their books, and their money to the library. If you would like to join the Friends of the Library we would love to have you. Annual membership dues are $5 for an individual, $10 for a family, and $50 for a business.

Grub infestations and how to treat them

Last week’s column discussed those unpleasant and damaging grubs, the larval stage of the Junebug. As grubs feed on root systems of garden plants and turfgrass they are destructive and can cause serious damage to lawns and crop plants when left unchecked.

Meatballs with Mushroom Béchamel a comfort food in any season

The weather is warm and dry, and the mercury keeps climbing. These are the days we tend to want cool, light meals. We love cooking outdoors to help keep the temperature in the house down. And many evenings, we don’t cook at all, this time of year.

JAWS OF LIFE LESSON

JAWS OF LIFE LESSON Blackburn Wrecker Service of Spur donated their time and equipment to the Spur and Dickens Volunteer Fire Departments so they could practice with extrication equipment on different types of wrecked vehicles. | COURTESY PHOTO

Palace Movie ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ to show Sat., June 19 instead of June 12

An unexpected lack of availability from the movie distributor for June 12 has moved the showing of “Godzilla vs. Kong” at The Palace Theater, 422 Burlington Ave., Spur, to June 19 at 7 p.m. Concessions open at 6:30 p.m. Area junior high and high school students will be able to attend the movie for...

Palace Theater finishing repairs, preparing for new season

Movie fans will be happy to know that Spur’s historic Palace Theater has completed repairs following the February winter storm damage—and is also taking the oopportunity of the hiatus to install a new, insulated ceiling with the goal of showing movies again in June.

Where to wed

It’s that time of year when the sun is shining, the birds are singing and wedding bells are ringing. Engaged couples looking for a good spot to tie the knot in the Plains and Panhandle area may find the perfect destination is not far away.

Places to swim nearby in summer 2021

If you’re looking to beat the heat this summer, there are several nearby places to take a dip. Days and times may vary, and some may require reservations or memberships, so be sure and call ahead to confirm plans. ASPERMONT The pool in Aspermont opened Saturday for the season.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

CROSBY ‘Miss Ralls’ pageant set for June 6 RALLS—Four different ages of girls will be competing Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. in the Ralls High School auditorium.