Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

News

Monster Mash or Pirate Booty— this Halloween mix is sure to please

Article Image Alt Text

Halloween can be a good time for staying in and making a fun night of it—especially if you are still a little leery of being around the public, with cases of Covid peaking again. A special dinner, with the kids in mind, and some celebratory snacks could be in order.

Cotton prospects look promising

Article Image Alt Text

When cotton hit $1.11 a pound a little over a week ago (it has since dropped down to $1.07), those in the farming community did something that has been fairly rare in recent years— they spoke about the prospects for this year’s crop with a certain amount of optimism.

Whitefield marks 55th year at Cap Rock Telephone

Article Image Alt Text

Sunday, October 17 , marked Jim Whitefield’s 55th year of service with Cap Rock Telephone, and staff of the cooperative celebrated the occasion with a reception and cupcakes. (With customary modesty, of course, Whitefield didn’t call the newspaper to cover the event, so we’re reporting it thanks to insiders’ perspectives!)

Early voting underway in Texas

Article Image Alt Text

Texas voters are weighing in on potential changes to the state’s Constitution regarding religious services, eligibility requirements for judges, county infrastructure and more.

SPUR BAND ALMOST GETS TO STATE

Article Image Alt Text

BRAVO TO BANDS The Spur and Jayton bands competed in UIL Marching Band competition in Lubbock at Lowery Field. For the first time in many year, the Spur band was awarded "1"s in the various aspects of their performance. They were 1 point from qualifying for State. Jayton had exceptional marks as well. Jayton was awarded "1s" for their performance and also was just a few marks from qualifying for State.

What's happening

Article Image Alt Text

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@ thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues.

SISD approves use of federal grant to update technology

Article Image Alt Text

In the regular monthly meeting of the Spur Independent School District board of trustees on September 27, 2021, members approved the use of federal grant funds (Small Rural Schools ESSER II) to update technology infrastructure.

2021 Community Calendar Community Services

Article Image Alt Text

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) 474-5757.

Patton Springs ISD appoints appraisal district member

Article Image Alt Text

In the monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District on October 5, 2021, board of trustees members voted to appoint Clayt Bridge as the board’s representative to the Dickens County Appraisal District.

Dickens Commission approves appraisal board members

Article Image Alt Text

In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County Commissioners on October 7, 2021, the court rejected a bid for Lot 1, Block 139 of the Original Town of Dickens until further information is gathered.