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SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR 3RD GRADERS FUNDRAISER

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR 3RD GRADERS FUNDRAISER

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

COURTESY PHOTOS .

Save those pumpkin seeds

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Save those pumpkin seeds

Ellen Peffley

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

CUISINE & CULTURE In last week’s column (Oct. 16) were tips on picking the perfect pumpkin.

What's happening

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What's happening

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

EARLY VOTING Texas voters can vote early from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30.

In Sept. meeting JGISD board discusses housing being constructed, property acquisition, status of baseball/softball complex

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

board of trustees met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Sept.

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2026 Community Calendar

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of...

Early voting begins Oct. 19

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Early voting begins Oct. 19

Texas Press Association

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:57

AUSTIN— Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Monday, Oct. 19, and ends on Friday,...

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR GOLF

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR GOLF

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

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CONGRATULATIONS go to winners of Dickens County 4-H awards. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Dickens County 4-H celebrates annual awards

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

The Dickens County 4-H’ers have had a blast with their annual awards banquet with plenty of awards...

WOMEN’S WINNERS In ladies’ play during the 2026 Spur Golf Association Club Championship, Janie Day (left) won the Ladies’ Senior Division, while Charla Parsons won the Ladies’ Division. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Spur golf hosts clubhouse dedication, club championship

Stephanie Beaty

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

Oct. 17 Club Championship: We had a fantastic turnout for our Club Championship, with 18 players...

Obituaries

Mary Merritt,

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Thu, 09/17/2026 - 08:53

1946–2026 Mary Merritt of Woodwar, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Woodward.

Wilbur Lee

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Thu, 09/17/2026 - 08:53

Yarborough, 1943–2026 Wilbur Lee Yarborough, better known as Lee, 83, of Hobbs, N.M., passed away...

Janice Dement-Kearney 1946–2026

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Thu, 08/27/2026 - 05:13

ABILENE, TEXAS— Janice Marie Dement-Kearney, beloved mother of sons David, Mark and Philip and...

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues EARLY VOTING Texas voters can vote early from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30. Check your county’s polling locations and voting hours before you head…

What's happening

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues EARLY VOTING Texas voters can vote early from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30. Check your county’s polling locations and voting hours before you head…

Make plans to attend Kent Co. Health Fair in Jayton, Oct. 27

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

Kent County will be hosting a multi-faceted Health Fair Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the EMS Barn, 831 N. Main Street, in Jayton (just south of downtown on the same side of Highway 70 as the courthouse). The event is free and open to the public and will provide residents with an…

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Spur ISD third graders created a fundraiser to purchase collars and leashes for local dogs, and it sold out Friday night at the Spur varsity football game at Jones Stadium.

Spur 3rd graders create fundraiser to help city, dog owners

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

Spur ISD third graders created a homemade dog treat fundraiser and sold out at the Spur Bulldog varsity football game versus Rotan on Friday, Oct. 16. Thanks to the generosity and Spur football fans and the hard-working third graders, the fundraiser completely sold out of treats. Every dollar…

Halloween Events coming up in Texas Spur Country

Dickens

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

The Dickens Do-Gooders will be hosting their Trunk or Treat Friday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Dickens County Courthouse parking lot. Organizers are asking those who will plan to have a trunk or treat vehicle to arrive at 5 p.m. and they are asking attendees to bring games. They are also looking for…

Texas election laws: What voters need to know before casting ballots in the 2026 midterm

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

From required IDs to navigating mail-in ballots, here’s how voters can navigate early voting and Election Day. COLLEEN DEGUZMAN | TEXAS TRIBUNE Largely driven by Republicans intent on making elections more secure— and over objections from Democrats who say voting should be made easier, not harder…

JASON TANNER of Spur gave a few words of gratitude Oct. 17 for Spur Golf Association club members, guest golfers, previous caretakers, and recent funders of Spur’s 9-hole Swenson Park municipal golf course. A memorial bench was installed in front of the new clubhouse, and refreshments were served inside. SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | TEXAS SPUR PHOTOS

Grateful for the Green

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

You Couldn't have asked for a nicer autumn day, for a round of golf or an occasion to be outdoors with friends, last Saturday in Spur’s Swenson Park. The Spur Golf Association got to celebrate its achievement, rescheduled from an earlier bad-weather date, on Oct. 17, with the Clubhouse Championship…

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR GOLF

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

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QUAIL FORECAST The“Bobwhite”quail is the most common one found and hunted in West Texas. | COURTESY PHOTO

Quail surveys indicate another quality hunting season on the horizon

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE Quail season kicks off Nov. 1, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey signaled good population numbers going into opening day. Good habitat conditions, along with timely rainfall, helped bobwhite and scaled quail…

GOIN’ BAND FROM JAYBIRDLAND The Jayton band competed at the UIL Region 16 marching contest in Lubbock on Saturday, Oct. 17. | COURTESY PHOTO

GOIN’ BAND FROM JAYBIRDLAND

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

KICK BLOCK Jaybird sophomore Jack Wooley flew into action to block a Hornet’s kick during Friday night’s football game, delivering a key defensive play for the Jaybirds. | KEVIN MOODY

Jaybirds explode in second half to roll past Aspermont, 72-24

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:44

The Jayton Jaybirds turned in a dominant offensive performance Friday night, pulling away from Aspermont for an impressive 72-24 victory behind a powerful rushing attack and a second-half scoring explosion. After trailing 24-22 at the end of the first half, Jayton settled in and took control of the…