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FILM FOR FIREFIGHTING

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‘A Line in the Sand,’ a documentary about the impact of wildfires on rural life, set in Motley County was shown Saturday in Spur at The Palace Theater as a fundraiser for area firefighters. The next movie at The Palace Theater will be a new release for children and families, Incredibles2, showing Saturday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.

Texas Sales Tax Holiday set for Aug. 10-12

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AUSTIN — Whether you’re in need of book bags, blackboard chalk or bell-bottom pants, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on those and certain other

Area schools gear up in August

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Spur ISD: School starts Aug. 20 It all starts with the band. On August 1 band rehearsals began for Spur band students in grades 8 through 12. On Thursday, Aug.

Sheriff’s sale set for Tuesday at Dickens courthouse

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On Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at 10 a.m. in the foyer of the Dickens County Courthouse Annex, a sheriff’s sale of 18 Dickens County properties in a state of tax

What's happening

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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 KENT COUNTY 4-H RALLY NIGHT will be Thursday,

Stocking rate, grazing management during drought

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When dealing with drought, some of a livestock producer’s most important decisions concern stocking rates and grazing management. The effects of these decisions go far beyond survival of the current

A sweltering success

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Despite temperatures soaring well past the 100-degree mark, Jayton residents and businesses turned out in force to welcome KCBD-NBC11/Lubbock to their town. The KCBD Community Tour, hosted on the Jayton

Spur donates pumper truck to Dickens

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The Spur Volunteer Fire Department has donated a pumper to the Dickens Volunteer Fire Department. Last month, the Spur VFD purchased a “new to them” pumper from the Lubbock Fire

Kent County grand jury returns indictments

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A grand jury for the 39th Judicial District, Kent County, Texas, convened in regular session on July 11, 2018. One indictment of Harassment of a Public Servant, third degree felony,

Spur employees recognized with service awards at South Plains Electric Co-op meeting

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On Thursday, July 19, 2018, 265 members and guests attended the 80th annual South Plains Electic Cooperative Meeting in Spur. The cooperative’s members had chances to win 42 door prizes,