SNYDER—Participants in Snyder’s First Thursday Paint Night Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, will paint a beautiful cardinal soaking up the winter wonderland at College on the Square in downtown Snyder sponsored by Western Texas College.
The Spur Volunteer Fire Department took delivery of its new grant-funded brush truck December 1—and before the month was out, it’s already proved its worth.
Who’s ready to ring in 2021? I don’t think I know of a soul who isn’t ready to bid farewell to 2020. I do try to focus on some of the wonderful aspects of this past year; there were certainly many things to be thankful for. But I’m also excited to move forward to a time when outings and experiences we used to take for granted will be safe again. I know we all long for that. And for alleviating some of the fear of loved ones falling ill.
What to do with a holiday plant that was gifted to us? A commonly given plant for the season is the cyclamen. Here are some suggestions to keep your new plants healthy.
SPARKLING IN SPUR The Spur Area Chamber of Commerce named winners of its 2020 Holiday Lights contest this week. First place went to Roy and Penny Sanchez, 922 West Harris St.; 2nd to Becky Matthews on Calvert Avenue; and 3rd to Cruz and Debbie Olivarez, S. Hwy. 70 across from Spur Clinic. Maurine Williams’s decorated window earned an honorable mention. TEXAS SPUR PHOTOS
State Rep. Drew Springer overcame a challenger who drew nationwide attention this year to win a seat in the Texas Senate. Springer currently represents HD 68, which includes Dickens and Kent counties.
Kent 4-H kids packed special treat bags and made decorations for the Kent County Nursing Home this week. “We hope these bring lots of Christmas cheer to the residents!,” write AgriLife agent L’Rae Lee. COURTESY PHOTO
