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Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:18

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The masonry repair and undercoat on the north wall of the Spur Exes building (facing Rickels Park) has been completed—and the surface awaits a new mural by Spur artist Vicki Glass Diggs (center) Any guesses what it might be? | COURTESY PHOTO

BLANK SLATE

News Staff

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:18

Youth Tour winners visit Washington, D.C.

Staff Reports

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:18

The winners of the South Plains Electric Cooperative (SPEC) 2025 Youth Tour spent last week in Washington, D.C. Five students were chosen to represent SPEC, and each will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Operation Round Up.

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City plunges into pool management matters

Barbarabrannon |

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:18

The heat is on for summer— and for the City of Spur to quickly solve operational questions for its newly renovated swimming pool in Swenson Park. At the June 17, 6 p.m.

Spur’s first Fourth on Burlington organized for Friday, July 4

Barbara Brannon |

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:18

PARADE, PATRIOTISM, PICNIC—AND PLAYING IN THE PARK! So of course anyone who’s ever taken part in Lubbock’s big Independence Day celebration—or seen media coverage of it— knows where we’ve spun off the event’s name.

Texas Press Association awards recognize 2024 newspaper issues

Staff Reports

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:18

PARAGRAPH RANCH GROUP NEWSPAPERS AMONG WEEKLIES HONORED At the 145th convention of the Texas Press Association, June 19– 21, in Denton, The Caprock Courier, The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon, The Knox County News-Courier, The Post Dispatch and The Texas Spur were among 108 Texas daily,...

Scramble hosts 21

Charla Parsons

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:18

Tuesday Scramble recap, June 17 We had 21 players turn out for the Tuesday Scramble on a breezy evening, and the competition didn’t disappoint!

SPUR ALL-STARS

News Staff

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:18

FAVORITE DRESSINGS can spice up this yummy potato salad in a variety of ways. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Grilled potato salad a new twist on summer favorite

Bytes Angelina L

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:18

My family has many versions of potato salad we enjoy. I still love the one my mom has always made with whipped potatoes, mustard, pickles, onion and boiled eggs. And my aunt used to make a good German potato salad.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:18

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.

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