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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. Knox City SPUR...

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Texas Spur begins publishing Fridays

Kay Ellington, Publisher |
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.”
CHANGING PARISHES Father Jeganathan Arulsamy celebrated his final mass as priest of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spur, and members of the parish came to wish him well in his new post. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 12 | THE TEXAS SPUR

CHANGING PARISHES Father Jeganathan Arulsamy celebrated his final mass as priest of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spur, and members of the parish came to wish him well in his new post. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 12 | THE TEXAS SPUR

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Spur’s St. Mary’s says farewell to Father Jegan

Kay Ellington |
Thu, 09/11/2025 - 04:34
Rev. Jeganathan Arulsamy, known to the local St. Mary’s Catholic parishioners as “Father Jegan,” oversaw his last mass in Spur this past Sunday. He will now be the priest for St. Philip Benizi in Idalou and San Lorenzo in Lorenzo.
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