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Marigolds for Día de Muertos

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Marigolds for Día de Muertos

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 21:41

From the garden Marigolds, known as Aztec marigolds or Mexican marigolds have a major role in Día de Muertos, Day of the Dead, celebrations. The Día de Muertos origin traces to the Aztecs.

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 21:41

As the crisp air settles in and sweaters make their seasonal debut, the Dickens County-Spur Public Library invites you to gather around the table for a heartwarming evening.

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SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce and open during regular hours Tuesday–Saturday. Visitors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

What's Happening

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What's happening

News Staff

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:32

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 Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com DICKENS COUNTY 4-H & AGRILIFE EXTENSION...

Comptroller’s office distributes nearly $4 billion to cities

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Comptroller’s office distributes nearly $4 billion to cities

Texas Office Of The Comptroller

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:32

AUSTIN—Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.97 billion in September, 3.2 percent more than in September 2024. The majority of September sales tax revenue is based on sales made in August and remitted to the agency in September.

Dickens County-Spur Public Library hosts Free America250 traveling exhibit in celebration of nation’s Semiquincentennial

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Dickens County-Spur Public Library hosts Free America250 traveling exhibit in celebration of nation’s Semiquincentennial

Staff Reports

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:32

AUSTIN— The Dickens County-Spur Public Library in Spur invites the public to view a new temporary exhibit, Texas America250, on loan from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) through 2026.

B. J. BALDRIDGE

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Six candidates running for JGISD school board; early voting underway

News Staff

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:32

MEET THE CANDIDATES • JAYTON-GIRARD ISD SCHOOL BOARD The Texas Spur asked each candidate to tell a little about themselves, and also to list three key campaign messages.

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JGISD school board, bond election underway

Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington |

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:32

Jayton and Kent County voters have begun heading to the polls this week, as early voting continues through Oct. 31 and election day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.

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Texas Spur Country towns set Trunk or Treat dates, plans

Staff Reports

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:32

Like most small towns across West Texas, Texas Spur Country has moved Trunk or Treat dates due Friday night football on Friday, Oct. 31. JAYTON Jayton Church of Christ at 901 Clairemont will host their annual Trunk or Treat beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.

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Chili Cook-off, History Ramble set for Dickens County Nov. 8

Kay Ellington |

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:32

The Second Annual Spur Chili Cook-off, sponsored by the Spur Area ChamberofCommerce,and held in conjunction with the Dickens County Historical Commission Second Annual History Ramble, is slated for Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spur ISD Cafetorium.

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