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DELICOUS MORNING OR NIGHT, this cheesy hominy casserole can accompany breakfast, lunch or dinner meals — or stand alone. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Yumm-iny hominy au gratin

Angelina L

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 06:20

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Hominy was one of my childhood favorites at mealtime. My mom would purchase it already prepared, and I still remember the red and white can it came in. It’s made from corn that undergoes a process called nixtamalization.

Grow your own herbal tea

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 06:20

CUISINE & CULTURE An afternoon cup of tea after tending the garden is a reviver. Traditional, store-bought black tea ( Camellia sinensis) may be a bit robust for an afternoon pick-me-up but lighter herbal teas are delightfully refreshing. Especially when harvested from your own garden.

Zoo To You at the library June 3

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 06:20

The Abilene Zoo is bringing their Zoo to You program in just a few short days.

STATE CHAMPION JGISD’s

News Staff

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:12

STATE CHAMPION JGISD’s Zech Mosley of Spur is the 1A State champion in accounting, earnin this honor at the State UIL Academic meet Monday in Austin. Zech also had the top accounting score in the State in all conferences—1A through 6A—with an outstanding 408.

Spur leaders attend TML Small Town Conference

Staff Reports

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:12

The Texas Municipal League (TML) is a non-profit organization that represents Texas cities and towns. It advocates for municipal interests, provides training, and offers technical assistance to city and town officials.

Girard Cemetery to host Memorial Day program

News Staff

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:12

STAFF REPORTS The annual Memorial Day program will be held at the Girard Cemetery Chapel Monday, May 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.This event is to honor the brave soldiers and sailors who sacrificed their lives fighting in wars.

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Galaxy Digital debuts on Nasdaq exchange

Reuters.com

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:12

Galaxy Digital, founded by Mike Novogratz, made its Nasdaq debut on Friday, May 16, capping off a momentous week for cryptocurrency in public markets, with Coinbase joining the S&P 500 and retail brokerage eToro also going public.

Spur Security Bank’s product enhancements, system upgrades to launch this week

Barbara Brannon |

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:12

CUSTOMERS: DOWNLOAD OLDER BANK STATEMENTS BEFORE MAY 22 Customers of Spur Security Bank have received information via email regarding enhancements to their online access, debit cards,andmore—andthose changes are set to begin rolling out May 22–27, this week.

VALEDICTORIAN Emmitt Roden

· CLASS OF 2025 ·

News Staff

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:12

SPUR HIGH SCHOOL PATTON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL JAYTON HIGH SCHOOL MORE ABOUT THE CLASSES OF 2025 IN TEXAS SPUR COUNTRY • SECTION B IN THIS ISSUE • THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORS

SPOTLIGHT ON MOTHER'S DAY

News Staff

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:12

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