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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS Spur Bulldogs athletes delivered KCBD-TV’s annual November food drive supply of turkeys to the Spur Food Bank last week. Food Bank president Tony Ratliff is pictured at center in cowboy hat. | COURTESY PHOTO

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West Texas food pantries bring help, hope to the South Plains

J. Renae Conlee |

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:18

The holidays often bring increased grocery bills, and for many families across the South Plains, that makes it harder to keep their families fed, particularly in times of uncertainty as SNAP and other programs have been threatened.

Paducah to celebrate Small Business Saturday Nov. 29

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Paducah to celebrate Small Business Saturday Nov. 29

Kay Ellington |

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:18

The Paducah Chamber is encouraging all area residents to come to Paducah on Saturday, Nov. 29 to take advantage of special offers and events for Small Business Saturday. This special event has become a part of the Thanksgiving festivities nationwide, along with Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

BIG BUCK CONTEST yields trophy bucks every season from Dickens and eight surrounding counties. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Star Feed & Seed Big Buck Contest underway for 2023-24

Staff Reports

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:18

A hunting tradition kicking off every November for more than two decades is underway once more— the annual Big Buck Contest sponsored by Star Feed & Seed of Spur. Star Feed & Seed's Big Buck Contest is open to all licensed hunters who hunt in Dickens County and the eight surrounding counties.

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Rolling Plains communities present Yuletide festivities

Kay Ellington | Texas Spur

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:18

The rural counties of “The Big Empty” might be small in population, but they’re big on holiday happenings, starting this week. Watch this space in the newspaper every week between now and New Year’s for updates.

Last week, the Clayco construction contractors working at the e Galaxy Helios plant in northern Dickens County contributed their efforts to benefit the Spur Food Pantry. | FACEBOOK

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FOOD FOR GOOD

News Staff

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:18

THIS BEAUTIFUL PIE could easily fill in as the centerpiece on your holiday table. Here’s how to make the crust. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Classic pie dough

Angelina Larue

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:18

Nothing says holidays like freshly baked pies. The aroma of this confection bubbling in the oven is enough to transform any day into a holiday. Pecan pie is particularly a favorite around Texas and the South. A golden, syrupy custard studded with beautifully detailed pecans makes our mouths water.

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:18

Thisweekwegratefully acknowledge a donation made in memory of Ronnie Hill, a lifelong resident of Dickens County. His legacy of community and friendship will continue to be honored here at the library.

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Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:18

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Tuesday through Thursday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable, we offer a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472. A donation is always appreciated.

Thanksgiving sweet potatoes

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Thanksgiving sweet potatoes

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:18

From the garden WHAT’S IN A YAM? Is a traditional Thanksgiving dinner complete without the sweet potato?

NEW FIRETRUCK ON ORDER Spur’s newly ordered truck, similar to the one pictured that was built for the Iraan VFD. It should be a 2027 two-wheel-drive single-cab Freightliner that will haul 2,500 gallons of water with lots of fire hose storage on top of the tank, said Fire ChiefWess Abbott, with a 1,250-gallon-per-minute Hale fire pump.The custom fabricated storage compartments will contain all the firefighting equipment needed for structure fires and other rescue calls. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Spur to purchase new fire truck, sell old police cruiser

Barbarabrannon |

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 04:41

Now that Spur’s fire department has a shiny new home (with a concrete driveway just added to the north side as its latest improvement), it’s focusing on a new vehicle to put in it.

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