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It’s time for summer, softball and sweet tea

Summer begins with the 9th annual FBC Spur Coed Softball Tournament on June 18–19 this year in Swenson Park. The Ortiz family “Smashers” look to squeeze another year out of old legs to defend their title against a field of home-grown competition and a few outside hopefuls.

FAMOUS LATINX AMERICAN

Spur Elementary third graders presented a program for the elementary students on Monday, May 10, in the school cafeteria. The program included a slide show about some famous Latinx Americans and a presentation of “bottle people” that the students had made.

SPUR KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION

Spur kindergarten graduation will be Thursday, May 20 at 9:30 a.m. in the Domes on the school campus. Spur schools have invited everyone to come support these children and their families. | COURTESY PHOTO

Texas Spur has covered news, set type, run presses—and sold office supplies— for more than 80 years at 424 Burlington

Given that newspapers are themselves considered “the first draft of history,” it might seem a simple matter to chronicle a newspaper’s own story. Many notable industry leaders have written their own business autobiographies.

A tale of two runners

The likelihood is that Spur senior Jorden Zarate and Patton Springs senior David Reyna will never face each other at a track meet again.

Truckin’ Along US Route 62/82 Yard Sales set for June 12

Five communities east of Lubbock on Highway 62/82 have joined together for Truckin’ Along US Route 62/82 Yard Sales again in 2021.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

SCURRY WTC to host self-defense class for women May 15 & 22 SNYDER—Western Texas College (WTC) will host a two-day women’s self-defense class May 15 and 22.

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PAGEANT WINNER

PAGEANT WINNER Chloe Tilton was crowned Miss Universal Texas Queen at the Our Little Miss pageant last weekend. Chloe also received eight medals, all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, for the costume portion of the pageant, and she was also named runner-up in the “Livin’ Doll” competition of the pageant.

New books, new readers at the Spur library

We didn’t have craft night this month. There was a great turnout and everyone seemed to have a great time at the diamond painting craft with Charlotte Sprayberry. There has been talk of doing it again. I would love to hear from anyone who would be interested in another diamond painting craft night.