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Donnice Carruth |
Thu, 09/17/2026 - 08:53
The Friends of the Dickens County–Spur Public Library would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Galaxy Digital for generously granting our request for $400 in funding.
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News Staff
Thu, 09/10/2026 - 10:10
SPUR BULLDOGS Friday, Sept. 18, vs. Throckmorton DICKENS COUNTY-SPUR LIBRARY has classroom supply lists for students entering the 2026-2027 school year.
Urge, incite, excite: Spur Exes invite former students, friends to celebrate Homecoming 2026

Urge, incite, excite: Spur Exes invite former students, friends to celebrate Homecoming 2026

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Urge, incite, excite: Spur Exes invite former students, friends to celebrate Homecoming 2026

Barbara Brannon |
Thu, 09/10/2026 - 10:10
Spur Homecoming is fast approaching, with the highly anticipated annual event slated for next Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 17–19, in Spur. The theme for Homecoming 2026 is “Spurring Through the Decades.” We expect some innovative floats to parade along Burlington with this inspiration!
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER From West Texas to the New York City skyline, honoring the lives lost and sacrifices made on Sept. 11, 2001. | TEXAS SPUR

WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER From West Texas to the New York City skyline, honoring the lives lost and sacrifices made on Sept. 11, 2001. | TEXAS SPUR

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From West Texas, we remember

Stephanie Allen |
Thu, 09/10/2026 - 10:10
Twenty-five years have passed since Sept. 11, 2001, but there are some days a nation does not outgrow. For those of us in small-town West Texas, New York City seemed a world away. The Pentagon was hundreds of miles from our homes, and many had never heard of Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Ritz Theater in Snyder to host Smithsonian exhibit beginning Oct. 3

Ritz Theater in Snyder to host Smithsonian exhibit beginning Oct. 3

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Ritz Theater in Snyder to host Smithsonian exhibit beginning Oct. 3

Staff Reports
Thu, 09/10/2026 - 10:10
SNYDER— In just a few short weeks, the Ritz Theater in downtown will look a little different as it welcomes the Smithsonian’s SPARK! Places of Innovation to Snyder.
DOWNTOWNFUNDRAISER The GCJLAWinner’s Circle fundraiser will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Main Street Saloon, 127 E. Main St. in Post. | COURTESY PHOTO

DOWNTOWNFUNDRAISER The GCJLAWinner’s Circle fundraiser will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Main Street Saloon, 127 E. Main St. in Post. | COURTESY PHOTO

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GCJLA Gala to bring street dance, barbecue and live music to downtown Post

Stephanie Allen |
Thu, 09/10/2026 - 10:10
The Garza County Junior Livestock Association will hold its annual Winner’s Circle fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 3, bringing live music, barbecue, dancing and a live auction to downtown Post in support of local agriculture youth.
Plant Color in September

Plant Color in September

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Plant Color in September

Ellen Peffley
Thu, 09/10/2026 - 10:10
From the garden West Texas still has 6 to 8 weeks of seasonal growing weather before our average first frost date. Nurseries are well-stocked with flowering annuals and perennials that can transition gardens scorched in our summer heat to a cooler, more-welcoming, plant-friendly autumn.
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