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4 Spur council positions, 1 school slot contested for May 1

Spur voters are invited to get a unique glimpse into the positions on the issues, and the personalities running for local office this spring, in the third annual “Meet the Candidates” evening presented by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce and The Texas Spur newspaper on Thursday, April 8 at 6:30...

Farmers Market

DOWNTOWN EASTER EGG Spur's first downtown Easter Egg Hunt was held Saturday, April 3 after the Farmers' Market and more than 30 children showed up to hunt hundreds of eggs. Downtown merchants donated prizes for special golden eggs. | TEXAS SPUR PHOTOS

Texas Spur Country Roundup

COTTLE Old Settlers back in the saddle for April 16–17 in Paducah The 78th Annual Cottle-King Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo has a full lineup of events scheduled beginning April 16. The parade theme this year for Saturday the 17th is “Back in the Saddle Again.”

What's happening

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@ thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues. SPUR MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM is scheduled for Thursday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Spur Community Center.

New books, new readers at the Spur library

We have been really busy adding new books to our shelves. Released in February of this year, we have the electrifying psychological thriller “Serpentine.”

Mangia, mangia! Grow a pizza garden

Who doesn’t love pizza, with lots of colorful veggies spread over the top? Create a personal pizza garden with your favorite ingredients. Of course, we’re talking gluten-free, low carb, vegetarian ingredients—only toppings that can be grown in a garden. Start by choosing a design.

Pastry-wrapped asparagus elegant for the plate, or fun as finger food

Nothing says spring cooking to me more than asparagus. Roasted asparagus stalks simply drizzled with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper are close to perfection. But To infuse flavor and texture by wrapping asparagus in bacon to place over the grill is practically a meal in itself.

Senate passes priority bills

The Senate this week passed several bills listed as major priorities by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. Though most bills are numbered in the order in which they are filed, Patrick reserves the first thirty numbers for legislation he feels are top priorities for the state.

Spur hires Forman as city secretary

On April 1 the Spur city council voted in a special election to extend employment as city secretary to Spur resident Lisa Forman, who was scheduled to begin work April 5.

SPUR MAYOR

Louise Jones (Incumbent) Spur resident Mayor, City of Spur Hometown Spur, Texas Education Some college Occupation Retired Family One daughter and one son; five grandchildren; four brothers (one deceased) and four sisters Interests My church, my family, the City of Spur, supporting the students of...