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Shed a little light on Sue Jane Sullivan

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Shed a little light on Sue Jane Sullivan

Madi Cole Skiles And Katie Gray

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 05:42

Sue Jane Sullivan was born on March 13, 1956, in Colorado City, Texas, to Guy Lloyd Sullivan and Lillie Mae McCleskey. She attended Snyder High School, where she was inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the 1972 state champions volleyball team.

EXITZEROFORGLENRIO andthissummer’sRoute66Ramble—for now. Back on the road this fall! | TEXAS SPUR

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A song for the road

Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 05:42

The poet Walt Whitman didn’t live to travel by automobile, but he knew a few things about the itch to get out on the “long brown path before me leading wherever I choose.

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HELP US CELEBRATE A SPUR TRADITION!

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Thu, 07/30/2026 - 05:42

We’re inviting current Spur ISD students and Spur Exes to submit an original drawing of Charles B. Jones Stadium for a chance to have their artwork featured on our commemorative T-shirt! CONTEST RULE Eligibility • Open to all current Spur ISD students and Spur ISD alumni (Exes).

CHEER CAMP Spur Varsity Cheerleaders began preparing last week for a new season with their cheerleader camp. | COURTESY PHOTO

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CHEER CAMP

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Thu, 07/30/2026 - 05:42

CHEER CAMP

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Sales Tax Holiday coming up in Texas Aug. 7–9, 2026

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Thu, 07/30/2026 - 05:42

The Texas Comptroller’s Office encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend.

IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG

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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Thu, 07/30/2026 - 05:42

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY? The famous Chicago-to-L.A.

BRANDYE BALLARD

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Meet the new City of Jayton secretary

Kay Ellington |

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 18:22

Brandye Ballard is the new city secretary in Jayton. A Blackwell, Texas native, Ballard grew up around Aspermont and graduated from Rotan High School. After high school, she attended the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in Odessa, where she received a degree in education in 2021.

What's Happening

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What's Happening

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Wed, 07/22/2026 - 18:22

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues Local Events DICKENS COUNTY-SPUR LIBRARY has classroom supply lists for students entering the 2026-2027 school year.

SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC WINNERS Congratulations go to the grand prize winners from last week’s South Plains Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting drawing in Spur last week, Gary Bridge and Mary and Bub Eldredge. Thanks to Texas Electric Cooperatives, SPEC was able to give two $500 grand prizes. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC WINNERS

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Wed, 07/22/2026 - 18:22

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TxDOT Public comment period open through Aug. 3

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Wed, 07/22/2026 - 18:22

SHARE YOUR VOICE ON TEXAS’ 10-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) invites the public to help shape the future of Texas roadways by sharing thoughts on its new 10-year transportation plan.

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