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School Thanksgiving Holidays Jayton-Girard November 26 (early release)-November 29 Patton Springs November 26 (early release)-November 29 Spur November 25-29 Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com
DICKENS COUNTY BURN BAN RESCINDED The ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of Dickens County that went into effect Aug. 14, 2024, has been lifted as of Nov. 5, 2024, per County Judge Kevin Brendle.
KENT COUNTY LIONS CLUB is partnering with the Bruce Long Food Pantry to ensure that holiday boxes are available for all their families. A $30 gift purchases a holiday box, but any donation amount is appreciated. The Lions Club will be accepting cash donations to the food pantry. These donations can be given to treasurer, Christy Long, at the Kent County Courthouse (or to any Lions club member).
PATTON SPRINGS THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE is sponsored by the Patton Springs ISD Student Council will be accepting donations through Tuesday, Nov. 26. Food items will be collected at the high school.
DICKENS COUNTY–SPUR LIBRARY story time, Thursdays, 10 a.m., for babies to preschool, 403 E. Hill St., Spur
SPUR-DICKENS COUNTY MUSEUM, 327 Burlington Ave., Spur, is open April through October. For a tour at other times please call a board member: Fronye Morris, (806) 271-3577; Linda Swenson, (806) 271-3238; Woodie McArthur, (806) 271-4415; or Don Wright, (806) 271-4520.
DICKENS COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION will have a Raffle Drawing and Steak Dinner for Two, Saturday, Nov.16, Spur School Cafeteria. See a 4-H or FFA member to purchase tickets for the event.
SPUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT announces a fundraising benefit sponsored by Star Feed & Seed. Raffle tickets can be purchased in the store or by calling (806) 271-4532 with credit card or Venmo information. Drawing for the fisher fryer and shrimp boiler will be Saturday, Dec. 21.
DICKENS COUNTY PUBLIC MARKET Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Spur Senior Center SPUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Annual Thanksgiving Lunch, Friday, Nov. 22 PATTON SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AnnualThanksgiving Lunch,Tuesday, Nov. 26 SAVE THE DATE for Late Night Holiday Market and Downtown Dinner along Spur’s Burlington Avenue, with Santa Letters at The Palace Theater, Masonic Lodge Pancake Dinner, and a variety of restaurant options, Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. Vendor spots still available; contact the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce at SpurChamber@gmail.com
JAYTON’S WINTERFEST is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 4. Vendor spaces are still available; contact L’Rae Lee.
