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JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINT STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SCOTT BICKNELL

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Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

Scott Bicknell has announced his decision to resign as Superintendent of Schools for the JaytonGirard Independent School District and the Board has accepted Mr. Bicknell’s resignation.

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Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com SPUR GOLF ASSOCIATION is hosting its Sixth Annual Hackers Golf Tournament, Saturday and Sunday, May...

LIFT HIGHTHE CROSS A new wooden cross was installed last week on the wall of Spur’s First Baptist Church that faces Burlington Avenue across a vacant lot. The cross will be backlit at night, as shown in the last image. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Hand-crafted cross installed on Spur First Baptist sanctuary

Barbarabrannon |

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

“Here’s the church, here’s the steeple” goes the nursery game that ends with joined hands turned inward to reveal “Open the door, here’s all the people.” But what to do when the iconic building loses its steeple?

AGOODDAYTOSTAYINSIDE— though those with livestock to tend don’t get the luxury.This image of last Friday’s windy, dusty conditions in Afton (northern Dickens County) was shared by resident Ronda Dalton. | COURTESY PHOTO

March madness — of the wind-and-dust sort

Barbara Brannon |

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

March madness hit West Texas with an angry punch Monday, March 14, as wind gusts reached damaging speeds of 80+ miles per hour, primarily across the Caprock.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

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Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

Coyote Store to reboot season after weekend wind delays GAIL— Shows planned for The Coyote Store’s eagerly awaited opening weekend were canceled due to“the forecast of extreme weather events,” management posted on March 12—a wise decision, as it turned out, given the many highway accidents...

BEANS AND RICE A mix of rice and beans is one of life’s simple pleasures—whether Cajun-style or Mexican-flavored. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Cajun red beans and rice

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Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L aRUE A mix of rice and beans is one of life’s simple pleasures, and it rings true for several types of cuisine. The two most common origins of this dish are Cajun, and Mexican.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

The Friends of the Library’s Taco Pile-on fundraising meal was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the library. We would also like to thank Lawrence Brothers Grocery, Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative and Galaxy Digital for their support.

Spring color with snapdragons

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Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:59

From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEY Cheer up drab gardens with a splash of color by planting cool season annuals like alyssum, pansies, dianthus, Johnny Jump-ups, or snapdragons. The instant color of spring blossoms is a release from the winter doldrums.

MONDAY NIGHT FIRE in Spur destroyed a travel trailer; residents escaped uninjured, according to VFD. Ten firefighters and four trucks were deployed in addition to the Dickens County Sheriff’s Office. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Travel trailer residence complete loss in Spur fire

Barbarabrannon |

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:28

A fire of unknown origin Monday night claimed a travel trailer used as a residence in the 3000 block of South 2nd Street in Spur, thoughnoonewasharmed, according to Dickens County Emergency Management Coordinator Matt Hindman.

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Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:28

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues Spring Break for area schools JAYTON-GIRARD ISD March 10-14 PATTON SPRINGS ISD March 10-14 SPUR ISD March 10-14 Local Events Please let us know of any...

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