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Commentary Spur of the moment

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On Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Spur Community Center, the Spur City Council will hold a town hall discussion about the pool and the bond election and solicit ideas and input. It’s a rare opportunity for respectful, thoughtful, well-prepared debate.

SISD discusses in-trust properties, school buses, election

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In the January meeting of the Spur Independent School District school board Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, trustees discussed the 2018–19 Report Card on the School, getting bids on a new engine for one of their buses, in-trust properties, and the upcoming school board elections.

Kent Sheriff’s Office releases 2019 summary

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According to Sheriff William Scogin, the Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a total of 1,265 calls for service during the 2019 calendar year.

Springer, Perry draw no primary opponents

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State representative Drew Springer (R-Muenster), who represents Dickens and Kent counties, has no primary opponent. In fact, the last time Springer had a primary opponent was when he first ran for office in 2012 to represent District 68 in the Texas House of Representatives.

Public invited to discuss Spur swimming pool Feb. 18

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Following months of efforts to arrive at a workable plan for a swimming pool, the city of Spur plans to host a Town Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Spur Community Center, to discuss options. Citizens and friends have worked to raise funds through a variety of means since the historic pool in Swenson Park became inoperable in 2009.

2020 Community Calendar

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Spur of the moment

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Dear Ben and Erin Napier,

Jayton-Girard educates parents in a digital world

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At the January 23, 2020 Jayton-Girard school board meeting, principal Lyle Lackey reported on enrollment, recent achievements and a new program to teach parents how to interact with their children in the digital world.

Spur council hears audit report, Census plans; sets public forum on pool

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Among other items on a busy agenda January 21, the Spur City Council received the completed report of its 2018–19 financial records by independent auditor Bill Patton, CPA; heard a presentation by a U.S. Census partnership specialist regarding the upcoming 2020 Census; and set a date for a public forum for discussion related to the future of its swimming pool.

Kent Lions welcome new president, honor law enforcement

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At its regular lunch-hour meeting Jan. 13, the Kent County Lions Club recognized Shirley Long as incoming president and presented plaques thanking deputy sheriff Jeremy Carter on the occasion of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.