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SPEC opens Operation Round Up community grant applications

News Staff
Thu, 09/18/2025 - 07:39
STAFF REPORTS LUBBOCK— South Plains Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up has opened their Community Grant application for the sixth year. The community grant is available for local non-profit organizations that serve members in the cooperative’s service territory.

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Donnice Carruth on behalf of the Dickens County Spur Public Library

News Staff
Thu, 09/18/2025 - 07:39
Carruth reported that the library’s fiscal year 2024 annual report (also distributed to council members) was submitted earlier this year, and the library received notification on September 5, 2025,thatithasmetallminimum accreditation criteria and will be a fully qualified member of the Texas...

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Change to Texas open meetings law takes place Sept. 1

News Staff
Thu, 09/18/2025 - 07:39
STAFF REPORTS Texans who participate in, or attend, open meetings of government bodies are familiar with long-standing provisions of the law—one of which is the requirement for advance posting of notice of meetings.
Homecoming celebrations across two counties this weekend

Homecoming celebrations across two counties this weekend

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Homecoming celebrations across two counties this weekend

Staff Reports
Thu, 09/18/2025 - 07:38
In this week’s Texas Spurr eaders wil lhave not one but two Homecoming special sections—as both Spur’s longstanding Homecoming celebration and Jayton’s biannual Coming Home event will take place in their respective communities.
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News Staff
Thu, 09/11/2025 - 04:34
Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues Homecoming dates for area schools JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Friday, Sept. 19 vs.
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LCU’s theatre to be named for Spur alum Dr. Don Williams

Few Spur High School
Thu, 09/11/2025 - 04:34
graduates have had as wide a legacy in the performing arts as one man who’s brought his talents to bear in his hometown as well as across Texas and beyond. Dr. Don Williams, Spur class of 1960, will be honored for his contributions as educator and artist Sept.

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Texas Spur begins publishing Fridays

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Thu, 09/11/2025 - 04:34
Perhaps you’ve noticed, in the color bar near the top of this page: As of this week’s issue, the Texas Spur moves to a Friday publication day.
Spur Homecoming preparations in place for Sept. 18–20

Spur Homecoming preparations in place for Sept. 18–20

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Spur Homecoming preparations in place for Sept. 18–20

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Thu, 09/11/2025 - 04:34
Spur Homecoming is fast approaching, with next Thursday night, Sept. 18, 19, and 20. The Annual Saturday morning Homecoming Assembly and catered meal will be at the Spur Fire Station again this year. The theme for Homecoming 2025 is “Think I’ll Go Back Home.
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