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Lemony chicken cu

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Lemony chicken cutlets with arugula salad

Angelina L

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:41

A complete lemon menu from salad to dessert is yours for the taking. Last week I shared a recipe for Lemon Meringue Cake. Why not start your meal with a burst of citrus, as well?

Choosing fertilizers

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Choosing fertilizers

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:41

From the garden Our two previous weeks’ columns discussed deficiency symptoms of plant macronutrients and micronutrients. Today’s column discusses types of fertilizers and which will provide minerals to correct deficiencies in these nutrients.

LIBRARY NOTES

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LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:41

Summer is the perfect time to discover new stories, explore exciting adventures, and keep reading skills sharp. Our Summer Reading Contest is underway, and we invite all young readers to participate! There are two age categories: ages 0–8 and ages 9–12.

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Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:41

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.

In the coming weeks

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In the coming weeks

News Staff

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:41

we'll be stopping in at some familiar places and taking our time to get to knowsomenewones.Comment here, or email us at Route66Ramble@gmail. com and we’ll try to say hi in person as we revisit the Mother Road in 2026!

FUTURE HALL OF FAMER Jayton-Girard high school principal Jamie Humphries, shown here in his Panther Creek playing days, was inducted Saturday night into theTexas Six-Man Coaches Hall of Fame inWichita Falls. MORE, PAGE 5 | COURTESY PHOTO

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FUTURE HALL OF FAMER

News Staff

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 07:46

GETTING READY FOR 4TH Kayla Bateman of Lucee’s in Dickens painted the store’s front windows for 4th of July last week. | CALVIN HAYS CHAPMAN

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GETTING READY FOR 4TH

News Staff

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 07:46

HOMETOWN STAR Deanne Roberts will be on hand to sing the national anthem following Spur’s Fourth on Burlington Parade July 4 — plus she’ll be debuting her new food-and-karaoke truck, High Noon Texas, for breakfast burritos, lemonade, and other goodies in Rickels Park starting at 9 a.m. Parade watchers should claim their places along Burlington Avenue for a 10 a.m. parade start with classic cars and other colorful participants in honoring our nation’s 250th birthday. | COURTESY ART

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Parades, contests, vet/ family tributes mark America250th, July 4 in Texas Spur Country

Kay Ellington |

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 07:46

Would you like this 4th of July to be special in Spur or Jayton? Then be a part of the festivities, make some homemade ice cream for the Spur contest, make a pie for the Jayton contest, decorate your ATV, pickup, car, tractor, bicycle, horse or dog and be a part of the parade.

What's happening

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What's happening

News Staff

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 07:46

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues KENT COUNTY LIONS CLUB Cruisin' for the Red, White, and Blue, a decorated bike/trike/golf cart parade, Saturday, July 4.

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Jayton prepares for communitywide Fourth of July Celebration

Stephanie Allen |

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 07:46

Community members of all ages are invited to celebrate history, patriotism and hometown pride during Jayton’s Fourth of July celebration, marking America’s 250th birthday and Kent County’s 150th birthday.

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