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First day hike activities planned at nearly 100 Texas state parks

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If you’re making a New Year’s resolution to be more active in 2022 and are looking to enjoy temperate weather across most of the state, the Texas State Parks have a tradition of First Day Hike activities that you can take advantage of. Nearly 100 First Day Hike events are planned from late evening Friday, Dec. 31, throughout New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2022.

2021: A changing of the guard A new era in leadership begins

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From start to finish 2021 was a year in which change roiled the familiar, especially in leadership. From elected officials to business leaders to school administrators to legendary ranch ownership, the torch was passed throughout 2021.

Spur Senior Citizens

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The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., will be serving a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472. A donation is always appreciated. The cost for seniors over 60 is $4; everyone else is always welcome, for $8.

New large-print books at the Spur library

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The next shipment of large print books have arrived from the large-print circuit the library is participating in. We will have these books for three months and then ship them to the next library. This gives our patrons a chance to experience authors we normally wouldn’t have available at our library. The large-print circuit will send books by renowned authors as well as lesser-known but great authors just the same.

Visa to advise retailers on crypto

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• Argo Blockchain’s CEO, Peter Wall, was recently interviewed on the popular YouTube channel, “Meet Kevin.” Wall discussed future projects and non-mining activities for Argo in 2022. Wall also announced that the phase 1 buildout of the Helios Facility is 50% complete. Additional phases are on the horizon, but nothing is concrete yet.

Tamales a Christmas tradition in the Southwest

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Many folks can’t think of a Christmas meal without tamales. This very popular treat is often made together by a large group of family members—each one being responsible for a particular step in the process.

Spur Police Department Report

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The officers of the Spur Police Department responded to a total of 9 calls for service during the week from Dec. 4 to Dec. 10, 2021:

Decorate from the garden

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This month’s columns have been devoted to do-it-yourself projects. Today’s column has one last idea for the holiday décor before Christmas. It doesn’t take a lot of cash to bring the Christmas spirit into your home—and what can be better than bringing nature into the home?

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR CHRISTMAS

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Year-long renovation project celebrated

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The aisles and altar of St. Mary’s Catholic Church were lovingly bedecked for the Christmas season as acolytes and eager parishioners processed into the sanctuary. Behind them, deacon and priest ushered in the bishop of the diocese, who was on hand for this very special day.