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Climate Victory Gardens

After the few weeks’ interruption brought on by the recent inclement weather, this week’s column returns to the theme of unique gardening possibilities. One catchy type of garden that is gaining recognition is called the Climate Victory Garden.

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies—yumm!

I’ve been on a peanut-butter cookie kick. But there are worse things, right? I’ve always felt a good peanut butter, or oatmeal, cookie could at least offer some sustenance. The added nutritional value of the ground peanuts or rolled oats makes me feel a bit better about satisfying my craving.

White River district towns recover from water woes

After a week of leak and equipment checking, conservation and boil water notices the four towns—Spur, Post, Crosbyton and Ralls—that are served by the White River Municipal Water District are back to functioning properly. “Everything is looking real good,” said Shane Jones, WRMWD general manager.

March vaccinations slated across area

According to Jan Harris with Stonewall Memorial Hospital District, Kent County residents who received their vaccine in February will receive their second vaccine this week at the Jayton Community Center on Wednesday, March 10.

Republican David Spiller wins HD-68 seat, replacing Springer

On February 23, David Spiller, a Jacksboro attorney and school board member, defeated fellow Republican Craig Carter of Nocona for the Texas House District 68 seat previously held by Drew Springer, who is now in the state Senate.

Spur’s Palace floods during storm thaw

As with so many impacts of the February freeze that affected every county in the state, the thaw last week brought on some of the worst of the damage.

SPOTLIGHT ON WINTER WEATHER

Downtown Spur blanketed in snow | BARBARA BRANNON First Baptist Church, Jayton | DANA BRINKMAN If the Weather Channel sends their guy to The Big Texan to report on a winter storm, it’s a bit like Jim Cantore showing up on your beach before a hurricane. | THE WEATHER CHANNEL Kent County citizens...

Spur turns out for vaccines on sunny Monday

After a ten-day delay from its originally scheduled date on a frigid Feb. 12, Spur’s first Covid-19 vaccination clinic went off smoothly on Monday at the Swenson Park show barn. “Everyone who wanted a shot was able to get one,” said Dickens County Judge Kevin Brendle.

COVID-19 BULLETIN AS OF FEBRUARY 23, 2021

STATEWIDE AND REGION CASE COUNTS Confirmed cases reported statewide 2,251,388 Fatalities in Texas 41,407 Recovered (estimated) 2,331,940 Active cases in Texas 202,748 Covid-19 cases decline in region; first week of no increase in region IN KEEPING WITH TRENDS STATEWIDE over the past few weeks,...

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. RESCHEDULED ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Spur will hold a Fish Fry on Friday, Feb. 26, 4:30–8 p.m., takeout only.