SPUR HISTORY BUFFS
SPUR HISTORY BUFFS
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SPUR HISTORY BUFFS may recall that the first issue of The Texas Spur newspaper was published on Oct.
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 05:14
35-YEARCAREER Retired ag science teacher KermitWoolley of Spur was inducted into the Agriculture Teachers Association ofTexas Hall of Fame in July. Attending the ceremony withWoolley were Shane Miller, former Spur ISD ag teacher and current teacher at Jayton-Girard ISD; and friends Bobby Baker and Roger Green. | TEXASAGTEACHERS.ORG
Spur’s Woolley inducted into Ag Teachers Hall of Fame
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 05:14
Better late than never, as this information just reached The Texas Spur news desk last week! (Thank you, to whomever dropped off the photograph that “spurred” us to look into the news tip.News
STUDY UP ON STEW To make a top-notch beef stew, pay attention not only to ingredients and proportions, but tips for how to brown the meat successfully before stewing. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO
Traditional beef stew for autumn
Angelina Larue
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.
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LIBRARY NOTES
Donnice Carruth |
We’re welcoming October with a fun and festive Fall Craft Time on Tuesday, Oct.
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RONNY JACKSON
Congressman Ronny Jackson to hold office hours in Dickens Oct. 9
Staff Reports
The office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX13) will be hosting mobile office hours in Dickens,...
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 05:14
Community & Opinions
2026 Community Calendar
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SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of...
Thu, 10/01/2026 - 05:14
Voter registration deadline nearing
Voter registration deadline nearing
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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN— The deadline to register to vote in the Nov.
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Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals
Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals
Texas Press Association
AUSTIN— Nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals will be restored after a nearly...
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Sports & Schools
TOUGHGAMEVS.#4DRAGONS The Spur Bulldogs came up short of winning Sept. 25, but the team showed great efforts and fight on the field. | ROPER HOWELL PHOTOS
Bulldogs fall short in defensive battle against Dragons
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The Spur Bulldogs were on the road this week, traveling to Paducah Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.
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DICKENS COUNTY 4-H JUNIOR HORSE JUDGING TEAM of Steely, Timberlyn and Gentry won 4th place at the Tri-State Fair in Amarillo.
Dickens County 4-H off to a busy fall start
Henry Chapman |
Dickens County Junior 4-H members have been active in the early fall contest season.
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11 players in last week's scramble
11 players in last week's scramble
Stephanie Beaty
Tuesday Scramble Recap, Sept.
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Obituaries
Mary Merritt,
Mary Merritt,
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1946–2026 Mary Merritt of Woodwar, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Woodward.
Thu, 09/17/2026 - 08:53
Wilbur Lee
Wilbur Lee
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Yarborough, 1943–2026 Wilbur Lee Yarborough, better known as Lee, 83, of Hobbs, N.M.
Thu, 09/17/2026 - 08:53
Janice Dement-Kearney 1946–2026
Janice Dement-Kearney 1946–2026
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ABILENE, TEXAS— Janice Marie Dement-Kearney, beloved mother of sons David, Mark and Philip and...
Thu, 08/27/2026 - 05:13
RONNY JACKSON
Staff Reports
The office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX13) will be hosting mobile office hours in Dickens, Texas on Friday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dickens County Annex. Although the Congressman will unfortunately be unable to attend, his team said that they are excited to meet with constituents…
RONNY JACKSON
Staff Reports
The office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX13) will be hosting mobile office hours in Dickens, Texas on Friday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dickens County Annex. Although the Congressman will unfortunately be unable to attend, his team said that they are excited to meet with constituents…
Angie Clarkson |
The board of directors of the White River Municipal Water District held its regular meeting Aug. 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the district office.
Directors present were Delbert Rudd, Keith Garner, Donnie Arnold, Woodie McArthur, Ron Young, Tommy Murillo, Lance Morris, Richard Munoz and Forrest Griffin.…
SPUR HISTORY BUFFS
News Staff
SPUR HISTORY BUFFS may recall that the first issue of The Texas Spur newspaper was published on Oct. 1, 1909, a full month before the town’s founding—as a way to promote the sale of land lots scheduled to coincide with the arrival of the first train to the new depot on Nov. 1 that year.
This…
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HOMECOMINGS FOR AREA SCHOOLS
JAYTON-GIRARD Friday, Oct. 9, vs. Roby
DICKENS COUNTY-SPUR LIBRARY has classroom supply lists for students entering the 2026-2027 school year. The forms are available at the library, or you may email the library at dickenscountyspurlibrary@ gmail.com. We have forms for…
Staff Reports
The Texas A&M Forest Service conducted the fifth Funding Round for Fiscal Year 2026 on August 26, 2026. During this round, approximately $5 million in grants was awarded to Texas volunteer fire departments, including more than $58,000 within Dickens and Garza Counties.
The 77th Texas…
35-YEARCAREER Retired ag science teacher KermitWoolley of Spur was inducted into the Agriculture Teachers Association ofTexas Hall of Fame in July. Attending the ceremony withWoolley were Shane Miller, former Spur ISD ag teacher and current teacher at Jayton-Girard ISD; and friends Bobby Baker and Roger Green. | TEXASAGTEACHERS.ORG
Staff Reports
Better late than never, as this information just reached The Texas Spur news desk last week! (Thank you, to whomever dropped off the photograph that “spurred” us to look into the news tip.)
The Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame honored its 2026 class of inductees during its…
Staff Reports
As Superintendent Tanya Phillips explained recently to the ex-students of Spur ISD, a proposed VATRE (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election) could significantly improve the school’s educational aims by yielding a total of $334,935 and avoiding a repeated deficit budget.
A VATRE is a special election…
Andy Garcia, Class of 1962
Barbara Brannon |
Eric Swenson, Spur High School Class of 1961, and Linda Beth Morrison Swenson, Class of 1962, have long appreciated the value of a Spur education and have raised Spur graduates of their own.
But now, they’re seeking to extend that legacy to future generations.
As the Swensons announced during last…
Not yet registered to vote in Texas? Here’s how—before the Oct. 5 deadline
MarÍa MÉndez |
Here’s how to check your registration, see if you’re eligible to vote and how to register in advance of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections for Texas’ U.S. Senator,governorandmore.
Oct. 5 is the deadline to register to vote for Texas’ next governor, U.S. senator and more than a dozen statewide…
WTC IN SPUR WTC President Dr. Laurie Sharp (in black on the right) with the Spur ISD board of trustees at their board meeting on Sept. 28. | COURTESY PHOTO
Staff Reports
Helping Spur High School students turn college credit into career opportunities and a strong future close to home was the focus of Western Texas College President Dr. Laurie Sharp’s remarks to the Spur ISD board of trustees. She spoke to them at the Spur ISD board meeting Sept. 28.
Sharp outlined…
