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Planting in straw bales

When gardening soil or area are in short supply, bypass soil by planting in straw bales. Straw is previously living stems of cereal crops, which can be purchased into compressed bales. Plants can be grown in directly into the bale or several can be grouped into a square frame with potting soil in the center.

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New books, new readers at the Spur library

It has been a very busy few weeks here at the library. For one thing I have been preparing to go to Austin for the Texas Library Association’s Annual Conference. I am hoping to gain knowledge that will help the library to better serve the community. The conference offers workshops and programming just for that purpose.

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What's happening

$200/Team. Kent County Golf Course, May 6, 2023, Tee Time 9 am, 18 holes. Contact Margo to enter 806-470-4375

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SPOTLIGHT ON ON DISTRICT TRACK

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No-bake Cookie Chocolate Oatmeal

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Meet the candidates for area school boards, city councils

In area city council and school board elections, the first day of early voting by personal appearance is coming up Monday, April 24, 2023. Although some entities have canceled elections because open seats were unopposed (and have already considered unopposed candidates to be elected), The Texas Spur nonetheless feels it’s important for citizens to get to know those who will be representing them in upcoming terms.