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Spur 5th graders present Veterans Day program

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The Annual Veterans Day program in Spur, presented by Spur Elementary 5th Grade, was held Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 9:30 a.m. in the Dog Dome Auditorium on the school campus.A special invitation was extended to all veterans in the community, with be a reception for all the veterans immediately following. Invenergy (sustainable energy solutions, McAdoo, Texas) partnered with Spur ISD to honor area veterans; Leslee Hindman’s Culinary Arts 1 class served as host for the reception.

Hightower presents Gamma Eta program on 19th Amendment

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The Gamma Eta Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held its meeting on Mon., Nov. 2, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church in Spur.

COSTUME MADNESS!

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At Spur’s Trunk or Treat evening Oct. 31, some 250 ghosts, goblins, ghouls, superheroes, princesses, police offcers—and even cats and dogs—showed up to celebrate Halloween. In the contest, 1st Place went to Spur Police Cruiser and K-9 Dodger, 2nd place to the Dickens County Spur Public Library Monster Car, and 3rd Place went Jan Torres and Baylee for Ghost SUV. Presenting the gift-card prizes were Spur Area Chamber of Commerce treasurer Kristy Price as Dorothy and secretary Michelle Bilbrey. Photoframe “front pages” were taken by The Texas Spur.

October surprICE

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Parts of Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma are still recovering from the freezing rain that began last Monday from an unusually early ice storm that resulted in fallen tree limbs and power outages throughout the week. Lubbock’s KLBK-TV reported by Thursday morning that there were nearly 46,000 homes or businesses statewide without power, most in the South Plains, Panhandle or Texoma regions of the state.

Vehicle fire put out at Spur bus yard

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Wednesday, Oct. 28, just before 9 a.m., a white Chevrolet pickup belonging to Spur ISD, caught on fire just as the driver was returning to the bus yard on Experiment Station Road after going out to check school bus routes. There were no injuries, and the fire was quickly put out by the Spur Volunteer Fire Department, according to Spur ISD superintendent Craig Hamilton.

Lubbock COVID hospitalizations prompt closures, restrictions

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According to the New York Times last week, two Texas cities had the unfortunate distinction of ranking among the top COVID-19 hotspots in the United States. El Paso reached #8 on that list, and Lubbock is listed at #14.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

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AT THE KENT COUNTY NURSING HOME

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AT THE KENT COUNTY NURSING HOME “Today is my sweet mother’s 93rd birthday,” wrote Carol Ann Chappell Oct. 28 on her Facebook page, where she posted this photo from 2016. “This COVID issue has been extremely hard not allowing our visits—praying the Lord will continue to bless her & keep her safe! We are so thankful for her wonderful nurses & care givers at Kent County Nursing Home.”

HALLOWEEN HAPPENING

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENING The Kent County General Store sponsored a costume contest Sat., Oct. 1. In the Cutest Costume category, 1st place winner was Stephanie Carpenter and kids; 2nd place went to the Edwards kids; and 3rd place was awarded to Toni Gibson and kids and dog. PHOTOS BY TIFFANY HAM