City of Spur workers had their hands full with a wide variety of routine and emergency tasks last week, but they weren’t without help from the community.
The first day of November started with a bang—or a crash, that is, when a collision by an icy-windshielded vehicle took out a fire hydrant on the west side of Spur, resulting in the shutoff of water service citywide. School was dismissed and restaurants closed until the city could secure and install a new hydrant. A Boil Water notice was issued on Monday; it was rescinded Nov. 6 once sampling showed tap water to be safe for drinking quality again.
Over the weekend, dirtwork crews were busy at the site of the future Spur fire station at Burlington Avenue and Third St. In accordance with previous approval from city council, the excess dirt for the foundation has been temporarily stored on the third street pavement, blocking vehicle access until further notice. Police Chief Ramon Golden, who began duties recently, has been organizing the Police Department office and records, with significant progress evident. He has also been reviewing information in preparation for hiring another officer in the future he said.
The Spur Animal Shelter took in two dogs last week. But while the pups are seeking their lost owners or another furr-ever home, Spur ISD 3rd through 5th graders in Mrs. Fulmer’s classes donated several pounds of canned and ry dg food for the pound. The donations were delivered MondaybyMrs.Fulmerand 5th grader Chloe Segura. Following an inquiry by a parent about ways the students might participate in a community project like they did last year, Fulmer said, her classes willingly leapt in to help—especially in exchange for homework passes.
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