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WHITE RIVER LAKE is 39.7% full after several weeks of generous rainfall—and ready to welcome recreational users over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. | WATER DATA FOR TEXAS

Water levels rise this summer at White River Lake

Liz Adams | The Texas Spur

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 20:13

White River Lake has long been a favorite recreational spot for fishing, boating and water sports also providing water to four counties—though it is entirely dependent on rainfall to maintain adequate water levels. As of June 27, 2025, the water level of White River Lake had reached 2,356.50 feet.

STARS AND STRIPES

News Staff

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 20:13

bedeck the front display window of the Texas Farm Bureau office in downtown Spur in time for the Fourth on Burlington celebration. Lindsay Humphries of Dickens created the red, white and blue design while her two youngsters enjoyed wheeling up and down the city sidewalks. | THE TEXAS SPUR

What do YOU think might be planned for this space in Spur’s Rickels Park? ArtistVicki Glass Diggs knows! Follow her progress daily—weather permitting—as she makes use of her talents (and a borrowed lift) to flesh out the design commissioned by the Spur Ex-Students Association, owners of the building abutting the park. | THE TEXAS SPUR

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Tue, 07/01/2025 - 20:13

Spur’s Fourth on Burlington events to recognize area veterans Friday, July 4

Barbara Brannon |

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 20:13

Although the United States has other occasions on which to honor and memorialize veterans of its armed forces (Memorial Day in May; Veterans Day, Nov.

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Time to plan for America’s 250th birthday in 2026

News Staff

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 20:13

Dear County Historical Commission, 2026 will mark a momentous anniversary, and we’re reaching out to support and encourage your county’s participation.

DPS increases enforcement for Fourth of July holiday

Texas Dept. Of Public Safety |

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 20:13

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday to keep everyone safe on the roads, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), which runs July 3-6.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 20:13

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.

All-American fruit crisp perfect for the Fourth

Angelina L

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 20:13

I’ve been craving blueberries every day for the blueberry-stud-muffin they are when it comes to being a powerhouse of nutrition. I use both fresh and frozen blueberries. Having a bag of organic “frozen” berries on hand is the ideal way to keep them readily available.

Early July care for annuals and perennials

Ellen Peffley

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 20:13

From the garden For West Texas gardeners the Fourth of July is the day we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, but for gardeners July 4 is also the target date for deadheading and rejuvenating flowering perennials.

Summer reading contests underway

Donnice Carruth |

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 20:13

We’re excited to let everyone know that Storytime with Joanna will resume on Tuesday, July 3rd! Regular Storytime continues to be held every Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. here at the Dickens County-Spur Public Library.

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