HISTORIC FIRE BELL came off the vintage American LaFrance fire truck now at a Lubbock museum. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 10 | THE TEXAS SPUR
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The ceremonial bell on display at the Spur Fire station is a relic from the 1950 American LaFrance fire engine that is now housed at the Science Spectrum museum in Lubbock. Its new mounting,...
COLOR GUARD comprising members of fire and police departments from across West Texas opened Saturday’s program to dedicate the firehouse at Third and Burlington in Spur, a gift of the Swenson family., which was completed this spring. Representing the Lubbock Fire Department were Blake Ball. (Spur Class of 1995), Mark Belcher, Wesley Crumpler, Brent Smith (retired); Permian Basin First Responders Pipe & Drum Corps, Andrew McElroy, Kayla Hogan, Joe Galindo.
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The eagle-topped chromebell, it’s said, these days symbolizes the one that sounded a fire alarm back before telephones or other signals, or that rang to honor a fallen firefighter.
But it also serves...
STATE FAIR JGISD FFA competed at the State Fair of Texas over the weekend, with Sean Stanaland taking 3rd place in Food Products, Colt Gentry taking 2nd in Animal Science, and Griff Reel placing 1st in Plant Science as well as Reserve Champion. | COURTESY PHOTO
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The #1-ranked Jayton Jaybirds moved to 6-0 Friday night, defeating the Newcastle Bobcats 72-22 just after the half.
You could write about him every week, but on this night it was definitely junior...
PALACE VISITORS Anticipating the start of the Spur Homecoming parade, Spur exes and friends gather in front of the theater with Mary and Harry Bob Martin. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 9 | THE TEXAS SPUR
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Last Friday night, Oct. 4, Spur’s Jones Stadium filled with ex-students and fans from all around. There is nothing better than a full stadium to celebrate Homecoming! The Spur Bulldogs clinched...
HISTORIAN BILL O’NEAL
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The weather forecast is looking good for two special events coming up in Spur this weekend: warm enough for a comfortable ramble through the hinterlands but cool enough for a tasty chili lunch.
While...