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6666 ranch sold to ‘Yellowstone’ creator’s group

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MAY 3, 2021 — One of the most storied brands in the West went on the market last December for $347.7 million as stipulated in the will of its late owner, Anne Windfohr Marion. As of today, announced Lubbock-based broker Chas. S. Middleton and Son, the 6666 Ranch is under contract—for the first time in its history.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

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Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@ thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues.

‘The Day of The Incumbent’ in Spur elections May 1

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May 1 was a day for incumbents in Spur City Council and school board races. Despite the challenges of a complete turnover in the city’s police department, a water infrastructure crippled during Texas’s historic freeze in February, and a range of recurring issues from animal control to downtown revitalization, city council office-holders were given a massive show of support by Spur constituents at the ballot box.

JGISD voters elect 1 new school board trustee, return 2 incumbents

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JGISD elected a new school board member and returned two incumbents in Saturday night’s election.

Spur council considers police housing, approves website, new phones

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In a special meeeting April 29, 2021, the Spur city council made several decisions regarding technical matters and introduced a new one—options for hiring incentives in the police department search—for consideration.

JAYTON LIONS CLUB

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JAYTON LIONS CLUB At the last meeting of the Kent County Lions Club, new officers were elected. From left: Katie Lackey, secretary; Jake Edwards, president; Gina Coulter, treasurer; Daryl Ham, 2nd vice-president; and not pictured, Shirley Long, 1st vice-president. The Lions Club continues to grow and support community improvement and service projects, and invites any and all who are interested to join them for regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays at 12 noon in the community center in Jayton.

What's happening

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CROSBY

Grilled Potatoes with Creamy Dressing a win-win

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Every spring, I begin cooking with more fresh herbs; they magically insert spring flavor into every dish. I also look for ways to grill almost everything. If we are lighting the grill to prepare a good protein anyway, we may as well utilize it for the rest of the meal.

Gardening for kids

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School will soon break for the summer, and kids will be home with time on their hands. A garden of their very own can keep them occupied. A personal “Kid’s Garden” gets young people outside in the fresh air, keeps them active, and is a great way to combine exercise and learning as they plan, plant and care for their personal plot. The young guys can grow what they like or experiment with some new vegetable and at harvest time plan meals from produce picked from their own garden.

LIBRARY NOTES

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Things seem to be returning to normal around the county. We haven’t had a new case of Covid in quite a while, but rest assured that we at the library will still be vigilant in making sure the surfaces are kept sanitized on a regular basis.