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Race still on for Adult Summer Reading through Aug. 28

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 06:02

Summer Reading through Aug. 28 Medicare consultant Carrie Blair will be at the library on Monday, Aug. 18, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to answer your questions about Medicare.

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News Staff

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:00

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues First Day of School PATTON SPRINGS ISD Tuesday, Aug. 12 SPUR ISD Tuesday, Aug. 12 JAYTON-GIRARD ISD Thursday, Aug.

PASTYIELDSTO FUTURE The Clover Farms business sign painted on the unsalvageable stuccoed side of the hundred-year-old structure at 507 Burlington Avenue became a part of Spur’s memory when the building that later housed Wyatt’s Tractor Service was taken down Monday. The building is the second to be razed to make way for new Spur Volunteer Fire Department facilities. | THE TEXAS SPUR

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Spur demos former Wyatt’s Tractor building

Barbara Brannon |

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:00

In a carefully planned and delicately executed series of maneuvers, Spur community leaders helping complete the new Spur Volunteer Fire Department complex took a major step in the project Monday.

Spur council hears from fire chief, codes enforcement

Barbara Brannon |

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:00

In its regular meeting Tuesday, July 15, the Spur city council heard good news from fire chief Wess Abbott regarding an anticipated improvement in the city’s fire insurance rating.

Dollar General in Spur gets A/C repair

News Staff

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:00

KAY ELLINGTON | TEXAS SPUR HELP IS ON THE WAY On Tuesday morning, Aug. 5, two longawaited things arrived at 501 Hill Street in Spur, Texas: an air conditioning repair truck and a heavy crane to lift new equipment onto the roof of the Dollar General.

Spur’s Palace presents ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Aug. 9 as back-to-school movie

Staff Reports

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:00

“A Minecraft Movie,” the number one movie in U.S. box office returns for 2025 to date, will be showing at The Palace Theater in downtown Spur Saturday, Aug. 9. Sponsored by Dickens County’s local Galaxy Digital plant, the PG-13 movie is based on the widely popular video game and stars Jack Black.

Spur’s G-Ma’s drivethrough to close

According To A Social Media

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:00

According to a social media post Aug. 4, G-Ma’s Coffee & More at 201 Burlington Avenue in Spur will cease operations after Aug. 6. “G-Ma’s would like to Thank everyone for the last 3 years,” read the Facebook post. “But I am sad to say G-Ma’s will be closing down after Wednesday.

COOKED GRAINS with roasted chickpeas and tofu, mixed with fresh herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and tangy olives combine to give us the tastiest serving of veggies and protein I’ve had all season. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Powerhouse salad

Angelina Larue

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:00

In cooler months I tend to make grain bowls with heavier ingredients such as barley and sweet potatoes. But during the warmer months I take advantage of the cool, crisp, fresh ingredients of summer. This recipe offers so much protein that I call it a powerhouse.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:00

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.

Time to plant fall crops

Ellen Peffley

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:00

From the garden Fall is often an under-used gardening season, because this is a busy time in summer gardens. The fall crops planted now are cool season crops since plants mature in the autumn as temperatures moderate and cool.

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