About once a quarter, in this corner, when we catch people doing acts of worthiness, we try to point it out in Thumbs Up Thursday. If you get a shout-out, take a bow.
Last week, the Texas House passed a Constitutional Carry bill, House Bill 1927. I was proud to co-author this monumental legislation as it was the first time in years for this bill to hit the House Floor. HB 1927 upholds our 2nd Amendment Rights and makes clear that citizens are endowed with the right to protect themselves.
Early voting in city and school elections begins Monday, April 19. We are lucky to have robust and spirited challenges in city elections for Spur, and for school board races in Spur and Jayton.
In its regular meeting of March 16, 2021, the Spur city council heard reports from departments primarily concerned with repairs following February’s severe winter storm and freeze.
Starting April 24, 2021, Texans with phone numbers in the 254, 361, 409, 806, 830, 915 and 940 area codes should get in the habit of dialing 10 digits (three-digit area code plus seven-digit telephone number) for all local calls.