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MURAL IN THE MAKING A Lubbock-based masonry crew has begun preparing the north wall of the Spur Ex-Student Association building, adjoining Rickels Park for a new mural to be designed and painted by local artist Vicki Glass Diggs. Stay tuned. | TEXAS SPUR

MURAL IN THE MAKING A Lubbock-based masonry crew has begun preparing the north wall of the Spur Ex-Student Association building, adjoining Rickels Park for a new mural to be designed and painted by local artist Vicki Glass Diggs. Stay tuned. | TEXAS SPUR

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WHITE RIVER RAIN As of Monday morning, four inches of rain was collected at the east side of White River Lake from June 8,2025 at 6:00 a.m. through June 9, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Local residents report that the lake is 37.5 percent full. | COURTESY PHOTO

WHITE RIVER RAIN As of Monday morning, four inches of rain was collected at the east side of White River Lake from June 8,2025 at 6:00 a.m. through June 9, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Local residents report that the lake is 37.5 percent full. | COURTESY PHOTO

WHITE RIVER RAIN

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Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com DICKENS COUNTY-SPUR LIBRARY story time, Thursdays, 10 a.m., for babies to pre-school, 403 E. Hill St., Spur KENT COUNTY LIBRARY is hosting Summer Yoga, Wednesdays through Aug. 6, at the library, 156 W. 4th St., Jayton.
STORM CHASERS

STORM CHASERS

STORM CHASERS

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STORM CHASERS lined highways and county roads throughout Texas Spur Country last week, seeking the best views of tornadic activity. This bevy of vehicles was headed into Turkey, Texas, last week as violent storms moved east. | TORI MINICK PHOTO
AREA ROADS FLOODED After days of rain by Monday morning, area roads coming into and out of Texas Spur Country were flooded, like this one in Rotan, where through travellers were forced to detour through Roby. This part of 611 was off limits for a while. | DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLE

AREA ROADS FLOODED After days of rain by Monday morning, area roads coming into and out of Texas Spur Country were flooded, like this one in Rotan, where through travellers were forced to detour through Roby. This part of 611 was off limits for a while. | DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLE

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Spur Senior Citizens Menu

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Thursday, June 12 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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