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Thanksgiving sweet potatoes

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

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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What's happening

News Staff
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 04:41
Thanksgiving Breaks for area schools JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Nov. 24–28 (early release on Friday, Nov. 21) SPUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Nov. 26–28 PATTON SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Nov. 26–28 (early release on Tuesday, Nov. 25) Please let us know of any corrections:...
SHOP LOCAL for clothing, crafts, homemade foods, and more while enjoying a delicious fund-raiser meal at the Kent EMS Building Wednesday evening, Dec. 3. | THE TEXAS SPUR

SHOP LOCAL for clothing, crafts, homemade foods, and more while enjoying a delicious fund-raiser meal at the Kent EMS Building Wednesday evening, Dec. 3. | THE TEXAS SPUR

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Jayton’s Winterfest coming up Dec. 3

Barbarabrannon |
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 04:41
For more than a decade, Jayton has celebrated Winterfest, a multifaceted community celebration to kick off the December holiday season, in the heart of its tiny town. This year, the newly repainted and reroofed gazebo on the courthouse square will be a lighted focal point as well.
THE CLAUSES RETURN

THE CLAUSES RETURN

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THE CLAUSES RETURN

News Staff
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 04:41
THE CLAUSES RETURN to Spur's Palace the evening of Thursday, Dec., 4, at dusk. Mark your calendars for Late Night Shopping, Masonic Lodge Pancacke Supper, Holiday Market at Community Center, and more, courtesy of the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce. | TEXAS SPUR
The board of trustees of Western Texas College appointed Dr. Laurie Sharp as the institution’s seventh president. | COURTESY PHOTO

The board of trustees of Western Texas College appointed Dr. Laurie Sharp as the institution’s seventh president. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Western Texas College board appoints Dr. Laurie Sharp president, names interim through Dec. 1

News Staff
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 04:41
SNYDER— At their board meeting on Nov. 10, 2025, the Western Texas College board of trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Laurie Sharp as president. Dr. Sharp will succeed Dr. Barbara Beebe and begin her responsibilities on December 1, 2025.

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Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 04:41
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.
FALL COLOR Sequences of biochemical events lead to the expression of color in leaves. | MICHAEL MILLER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

FALL COLOR Sequences of biochemical events lead to the expression of color in leaves. | MICHAEL MILLER/TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

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Chemistry in the garden

Ellen Peffley
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 04:41
Vibrant color palettes of autumn are arriving in West Texas. The environmental interaction of shorter days, longer nights and cooler temperatures signal physiological changes inside leaf tissues bringing about a full display the wonder of the color chemistry of leaf tissues.
Chili sampling makes for a warm welcome to library dinner

Chili sampling makes for a warm welcome to library dinner

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 04:41
We’re thrilled to report that the Friends of the Library Chili Supper fundraiser was a wonderful success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the library and enjoy a delicious meal. Special thanks go to our generous sponsors: Galaxy, Lawrence Bros.
TRADITIONAL DISHES can be revamped to make a new, exciting versions for a memorable holiday meal. Try these! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

TRADITIONAL DISHES can be revamped to make a new, exciting versions for a memorable holiday meal. Try these! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Special sides for your Thanksgiving table

Bytes Angelina Larue
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 04:41
Candles, burlap table runners, and mini pumpkins— they all lend an assist to in setting a festive Thanksgiving table, but it’s really the side dishes we all want to see. And a beautiful roasted turkey deserves the best side dishes to accompany it on the Thanksgiving table.
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