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Community & Opinions

Several races headed to runoffs

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AUSTIN—A number of statewide races are headed for a May 24 runoff after the votes were tallied in the March 1 primary.

PSISD board extends administration contracts in monthly meeting

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In the monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District board of trustees on February 21, superintendent Bryan White presented and discussed enrollment and attendance, student awards and honors, maintenance, safety, security, housing and vehicle updates.

2022 Community Calendar

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SPUR VISITOR CENTER at 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@ gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

Kent commission reinvests funds in local bank

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In its regularly scheduled meeting of February 14, 2022, the Kent County commissioners court made decisions about reinvestments and heard department reports.

Cinderellas of 2022 girls’ basketball

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The year 2022 has been an amazing one for high school girls’ basketball.

2022 Community Calendar

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Community Services

State high court hears challenge to abortion law

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AUSTIN— The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week on the question of whether state regulators can be sued by abortion providers hoping to block enforcement of the state’s restrictive abortion law, known as Senate Bill 8.

Spur Police report, January 2022

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As reported by Chief Billy R. Spears at the February Spur city council meeting, the officers of the Spur Police Department responded to 42 calls for service in the month of January, 2022.

JGISD board extends superintendent contract to 2025

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In the regular meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District board on January 20, 2022, trustees voted to extend the contract of superintendent Layne Sheets to 2025.

Jayton reviews candidates, looks to hire for city technician position at March meeting

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In its regularly scheduled monthly meeting of February 15, 2022, called to order by Mayor George Chisum at 6:15 p.m., the Jayton city council reviewed applications received for the job opening of city technician, with one applicant present to address the council considering his interest.