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Post Ragtown Gospel Theater production continues through April 26

News Staff

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:28

POST—A new musical, “Jesus, Son of Man,” runs at the Ragtown Gospel Theater in Post from through April 26. The play, a musical, follows the life of Jesus Christ from age 10 through age 30. For ticket reservations, call (877) 724-8696 or visit their website at ragtown.com

Coyote Store kicks off this year’s music series March 15

Texas Spur Country Roundup

News Staff

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:28

GAIL—Dan Easton Corbin, Mercury Records Nashville recording artist, will appear at The Coyote Store March 15.

BUTTERCRUNCH LETTUCE is one spring vegetable that can be sown from seed in the ground or in a raised bed. | TRONG NGUYEN, iSTOCK

Planning the spring vegetable garden

News Staff

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:28

March gardening is beginning to kick into gear. Our weather is still yo-yoing from freezing to hot days and windy to still days, but West Texas gardeners are a hardy bunch. Spring gardens can be planted now. Here are some steps to take in planning the spring garden. LOCATION • Full sun.

SPRING DISH of mini shepherd’s pies warms the heart as well as the tummy — and leftovers are absolutely perfect to tuck away in small containers in the fridge to send for school or work lunches. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Shepherd’s pie a spring favorite

News Staff

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:28

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L aRUE Shepherd’s pie is both warming and comforting. Yet it reminds me of spring, at the same time. Maybe because I often think to make it around Saint Patrick’s Day.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:28

Thank you to Lawrence Brothers Grocery store for furnishing the groceries for the Friends of the Library Taco Pile-on fundraising supper we are having on March 15, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the library located at 403 East Hill Street in Spur.

ROOM FOR RECORDS

News Staff

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:28

ROOM FOR RECORDS Researchers visiting the Dickens County Courthouse Annex will be pleased to find an expanded and more convenient work space next time around.

What's happening

News Staff

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 11:33

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...

ALAMODOME-BOUND

News Staff

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 11:33

ALAMODOME-BOUND At press time for this issue, the #1 Jayton Jaybirds are winging their way back to San Antonio for the State title game.

ONE ACT PLAY “Peter and the Starcatcher” will be Jayton High School’s entry in the 2025 UIL One Act Play competition. Spur will compete Mar. 5 in Spur (along with Guthrie and Motley County), while Jayton performed Mar. 4 in Aspermont (results not available at press time). We’ll share All Star honors in next week’s issue. | CAST PHOTO COURTESY JAYTON ISD

District One Act Play competitions

Kay Ellington |

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 11:33

District UIL One Act Play will be a little bit different this year. Jayton has been moved to Region 2 and will be competing on Tuesday, Mar. 4 in Aspermont. Spur will be competing in Spur on Wednesday, Mar. 5. will be performing “Peter and the Starcatcher” by Rick Elice.

TWO-PEAT? The Jayton Jaybirds who won the 2024 State Basketball Championship will be vying to retain their crown Thursday at the Alamodome. | COURTESY PHOTO

Jayton rallies in 2nd half to defeat Texline for back-to-back State basketball appearance

Staff Reports

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 11:33

After a rough-andtumble first half where Jayton actually went into the locker room at halftime trailing their opponent, the Jaybirds pulled away in the second half for a 56-43 victory in a UIL Class 1A Division II state semifinal at the Rip Griffin Center on the campus of Lubbock Christian...

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