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All the poop on manure, a good source of organic matter

All the poop on manure, a good source of organic matter

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All the poop on manure, a good source of organic matter

Ellen Peffley
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 20:06
From the garden In our Jan. 28 column were reasons why West Texas soils can benefit from amendments of organic matter. West Texas soils have little, close to zero, percent organic matter resulting in poor drainage, poor moisture retention, and low fertility.
RANCHES AND ROLLING PLAINS Interested in Dickens County history? You can buy this copy at www.abebooks. com for just $145—or you can come do your research at the Spur library for free. | ABEBOOKS IMAGE

RANCHES AND ROLLING PLAINS Interested in Dickens County history? You can buy this copy at www.abebooks. com for just $145—or you can come do your research at the Spur library for free. | ABEBOOKS IMAGE

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 20:06
Our library is fortunate to hold several local history reference books that continue to be valuable resources for researchers and history lovers alike.
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What's happening

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News Staff
Thu, 01/29/2026 - 06:46
Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR AREA FOOD BANK open, Mondays, 10 a.m.–noon.
NEITHER SNOW NOR …ICY ROADS? The Spur post office managed to make its parking lot safe for patrons after Winter Storm Fern by Monday morning, Jan. 26, thanks to the efforts of Wes Joplin’s Millitary Mowing, according to postmaster Jason Tanner. The lot was bladed clean with snow piled four feet high on the western edge, and sidewalks were treated with de-icing salt. | TEXAS SPUR

NEITHER SNOW NOR …ICY ROADS? The Spur post office managed to make its parking lot safe for patrons after Winter Storm Fern by Monday morning, Jan. 26, thanks to the efforts of Wes Joplin’s Millitary Mowing, according to postmaster Jason Tanner. The lot was bladed clean with snow piled four feet high on the western edge, and sidewalks were treated with de-icing salt. | TEXAS SPUR

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ERCOT 1, Fern 0

Compiled From Texas Tribune, Staff Reports
Thu, 01/29/2026 - 06:46
While wintry precipitation exits Texas, freezing temperatures continued through Tuesday over much of the state. The storm kicked off Friday evening with freezing rain and sleet and temperatures plunged to single digits on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
HYPERLOCAL Jayton student Easton Bleiker’s KTXC 92.9 logo represents Jayton’s newest FM radio station, broadcasting alternative rock and classic hits throughout town.

HYPERLOCAL Jayton student Easton Bleiker’s KTXC 92.9 logo represents Jayton’s newest FM radio station, broadcasting alternative rock and classic hits throughout town.

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Jayton student turns childhood hobby into community radio station

Staff Reports |
Thu, 01/29/2026 - 06:46
Jayton High School freshman Easton Bleiker has launched his own FM radio station, KTXC 92.9, broadcasting alternative rock and classic hits throughout town.
LOANER GENERATOR was provided to the City of Spur Jan. 22 by Dickens County’s Galaxy Digital folks, in advance of an anticipated multi-day winter storm and single-digit temperatures. The backup generator will be available to power water-system lift pumps in case of power outage, according to County Judge Kevin Brendle. | COURTESY PHOTO

LOANER GENERATOR was provided to the City of Spur Jan. 22 by Dickens County’s Galaxy Digital folks, in advance of an anticipated multi-day winter storm and single-digit temperatures. The backup generator will be available to power water-system lift pumps in case of power outage, according to County Judge Kevin Brendle. | COURTESY PHOTO

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LOANER GENERATOR

News Staff
Thu, 01/29/2026 - 06:46
SPUR COMMEMORATIVE COFFEE MUG The Texas Spur newspaper’s2025 holiday commemorative mug honors“The First Train to Spur, Nov. 1, 1909.” Only a few of the limitededition mug are still available at the newspaper office or via mail-order, for $15 (sales tax included; shipping additional). A handful of previous years’ mugs, such as the Vicki Glass Diggs design for The Palace Theater, are also still in stock. | TEXAS SPUR PHOTO

SPUR COMMEMORATIVE COFFEE MUG The Texas Spur newspaper’s2025 holiday commemorative mug honors“The First Train to Spur, Nov. 1, 1909.” Only a few of the limitededition mug are still available at the newspaper office or via mail-order, for $15 (sales tax included; shipping additional). A handful of previous years’ mugs, such as the Vicki Glass Diggs design for The Palace Theater, are also still in stock. | TEXAS SPUR PHOTO

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Spur’s railroad origins honored in 2025 commemorative mug

Barbara Brannon |
Thu, 01/29/2026 - 06:46
Spur, Texas, was founded in 1909, when E.P. Swenson and partners bought the Spur Ranch, subdivided it, and brought the Burlington Railroad through.
DR. LAURIE SHARP, WTC PRESIDENT

DR. LAURIE SHARP, WTC PRESIDENT

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WTC invites community to meet new president Dr. Laurie Sharp

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Thu, 01/29/2026 - 06:46
SNYDER— Western Texas College will host a community meet and greet from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, welcoming its new president, Dr. Laurie Sharp. The come-and-go event, open to the public, will take place in the Westerner Room at the WTC Coliseum.
KENT COUNTY WINNER’S CIRCLE • GRAND CHAMPIONS

KENT COUNTY WINNER’S CIRCLE • GRAND CHAMPIONS

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KENT COUNTY WINNER’S CIRCLE • GRAND CHAMPIONS

News Staff
Thu, 01/29/2026 - 06:46
Kent County Livestock Show 2026 • Winners’ Circle · BEEF · GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER KADEN CARTER · SWINE · GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HOG, HAMP BREED CHAMPION CARLI CARPENTER · GOATS · GRAND CHAMPION...
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