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Black flowers for a gothic Halloween

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Black flowers for a gothic Halloween

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:32

From the garden Blackandorange are Halloween colors. Orange is seen everywhere in the autumn—pumpkins, squash, gourds, mums, and (a teaser for next week) marigolds.

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Come craft your fall gnome wreath Oct. 27 at the Spur library

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:32

If you’ve been craving a cozy creative moment, mark your calendar for Monday, October 27 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.—it’s Adult Craft Time at the library, and we’re diving into fall with a project that’s equal parts festive and fun: Fall Gnome Wreaths!

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Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:32

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.

INVOLVE YOUR KIDS in creating creepy, fun memories with these treats made right in your own kitchen. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Make your own saltwater taffy and popcorn bowls

Angelina Larue

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:32

Taffymakingisanoldschool fun activity. Each person will stretch and pull a piece of the candy once it is cool enough to handle. Or, they may want to pull some from person to person—think of saltwater taffy pulling machines.

Don’t miss early voting in your county

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Don’t miss early voting in your county

News Staff

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 04:59

Voting is upon us, as well as all the different deadlines that accompany the busy season. The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 4, 2025 Texas constitutional amendment election (which also includes local measures in many jurisdictions) was Monday, Oct. 6.

PUNKIN DAZE

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PUNKIN DAZE

News Staff

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 04:55

PUNKIN DAZE Jayton-Girard ISD youngsters enjoyed a field trip to Floydada pumpkin fields last week. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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

Kay Ellington |

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 04:55

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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What's happening

News Staff

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 04:55

Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com DICKENS COUNTY FARM BUREAU will host its annual membership meeting, Thursday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m., Spur Community Center.

AMAZE-ING MAIZE Patton Springs ISD students enjoyed a field trip to the corn maze last week. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Texas Spur Country towns set Trunk or Treat dates, plans

Staff Reports

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 04:55

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.

THIS IS HOWWE ROLL

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THIS IS HOW WE ROLL

News Staff

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 04:55

THIS IS HOWWE ROLL At the start of last Friday night’s home football game versus Silverton, Spur’s youngsters, including Kaden with some hot wheels, led the Bulldogs out of the tunnel to the accompaniment of cheers and blue-and-gold colors.

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