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McAdoo ISD closed in 1985 but they still have a homecoming every two years. On April 25, 2026, exes far and near reunited and reminisced.The historic school was established in 1928, so their next gathering is slated for April 2028— their 100th!

SPOTLIGHT ON McADOO HOMECOMING

News Staff

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48

COURTESY PHOTOS

OAP SEASON ENDS

News Staff

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48

OAP SEASON ENDS The Jayton One Act Play troupe of “We All Fall Down” had their season come to a close last week at the Regional UIL One Act Play meet in San Angelo.

Kent Co. Lions Club learns life-saving measures from Kent Co. EMS

Staff Reports

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48

Have you ever learned how to operate one of those handy lifesaving boxes in a public building, in case of a medical emergency?

FIELDTRIP Spur’s Gifted and Talented secondary students enjoyed an unforgettable day of exploring Carlsbad Caverns National Park, discovering one of the most unique underground landscapes. | COURTESY PHOTOS

FIELD TRIP

News Staff

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48

FIELD TRIP

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48

Our children’s play area is coming along beautifully, and every week we see a little more of the joyful space it’s going to become. What has made this project especially meaningful is the way our community has come together to support it.

MAKE AHEAD Classic macaroni salad tends to get better the next day so make it ahead of time to free you up while your family is dealing with the barbecue. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Classic macaroni salad a best-bet side for BBQ

Angelina L

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Somemayarguethemeat is the star of the show when it comes to barbecueing. It may very well be, but it would never be as good without the supporting side dishes.

Vertical gardens

News Staff

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:48

For gardens that are running out of growing space on the ground, look up. Vertical gardening saves garden space by training plants to grow upward rather than outward by supporting top growth on structures. Vertical gardening as a technique uses a smaller garden ground footprint.

BANDY MOELLER

MAY 2 ELECTION: SPUR ISD SCHOOL BOARD, PLACE 6

Bandy Moeller

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 05:01

Community members who attended the local candidates’ forum held Feb. 26 in Spur had an early opportunity to meet Spur ISD board Place 6 (at large) candidates Cody Schmidt (incumbent) and Bandy Moeller (challenger) and to ask questions and visit individually.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

News Staff

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 05:01

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues KENT COUNTY GOLF COURSE weekly golf scramble on Mondays, 6 p.m. Cost is $10 a player and $5 for cart rental.

GIRLS 100 M HURDLES_ Jayton’s Hallie Humpries finished 4th in the 100m hurdles and 2nd in the 300m hurdles and advances to regionals. | SHERI BATY PHOTOS

Lady Jays win area meet; Jayton boys advance to regional track & field

Staff Reports

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 05:01

Congratulations go to the Jaybirds and Lady Jays for a successful day at the area track meet in Chillicothe last week Our Lady Jays won the meet, emerging area champions. Full results are available at www.milesplit.

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