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JGISD bus bond impact on voters’ taxes likely ‘negligible,’ Coulter says

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JGISD bus bond impact on voters’ taxes likely ‘negligible,’ Coulter says

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26

BARBARA BRANNON | TEXAS SPUR When Kent County voters head to the polls for the Nov. 4 statewide constitutional amendments election, they’ll also have a couple of important decisions to make regarding the county’s only school district.

IT’S PUMPKIN HARVEST TIME again in Floyd County, Texas, with pumpkins of all varieties shipping from various locations in the area, 30 trucks a day. This year, Pumpkin Pyle supplied 100,000 pumpkins for the Dallas Arboretum’s autumn celebration—their 14th year of supplying pumpkins to the arboretum. | PHOTOS COURTESY OF PUMPKIN PYLE

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'Pumpkin Capital USA' shows robust harvest this year

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26

LIZ ADAMS | HESPERIAN-BEACON This year, “Pumpkin Capital USA” has been busy loading trucks with a bigger and better crop than last year’s. According to Jacob Reddy, Floydada’s Pumpkin Pyle, has had a good harvest. “We have plenty of quality pumpkins,” said Reddy.

Post seeks big-screen shine

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Post seeks big-screen shine

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26

ANNA GIBSON | POST DISPATCH Post, Texas, is aiming to join the Texas Film Commission’s Film Friendly Texas program, a certification that signals to film, TV and commercial productions that our town welcomes on-location shoots.

COLTON MORTENSEN BAND Come out and listen to the Colton Mortensen Band, one of the featured musical artists performing during the 5th Annual Foothills Celebration on Oct 18. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Foothills Celebration live music lineup set

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26

KODIE FAIRCHILD | CAPROCK COURIER The fifth annual Foothills Celebration will take place in Matador on Saturday, Oct. 18, with fun events for all ages. The gates will open at 11 a.m. and the day will kick off with a car show and a cornhole tournament.

I usually reach for audiobooks

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Kingsolver’s prizewinning novel a ‘David Copperfield’ for modern times

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26

when I’m ready to dive into a new story. They’re convenient, immersive, and perfect for multitasking. But after my last listen, I felt the need for something different.

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Spur Senior Citizens Menu

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26

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.

Garlic planting time

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Garlic planting time

Ellen Peffley

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26

CUISINE & CULTURE October is garlic planting time. As a cool season vegetable garlic cloves size up in the cool spring and mature the following summer. Planting cloves in the warm autumn soils gives a headstart in establishing a strong root system before freezing temperatures set in.

Creepy Halloween ideas

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Creepy Halloween ideas

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26

Remember those Halloween parties where guests are blindfolded, or the lights are out, and you were asked to stick your hand in a bowl of something identified as eyeballs or brains? Yuck! Peeled grapes and cooked spaghetti may be better to eat, but it sure was fun to see the frightful reactions.

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Six candidates now running for JGISD school board in Nov. special election

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 04:27

The regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District School board of trustees Sept. 22, 2025, began with a public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). Business Manager Laci Scogin gave an overview of the FIRST ratings, with context.

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What's happening

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 04:27

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com KENT COUNTY 4-H District 3 is celebrating National 4-H Week, Oct. 5-11. Check out all that’s going on that week. Be sure to tag District 3 on Facebook and Instagram throughout National 4-H Week.

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