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Grusendorf Welding & Supply owners retire, sell to Spur Steel & Welding

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As you drive into Spur the landmark that defines the city is a many-times-larger-than-life public sculpture of a silver spur that stands some 20 feet tall. But unless they step closer and examine the plaque, visitors might not know that John Grusendorf, the local owner of Grusendorf Welding and Supply, created and donated the spur to the city for its centennial celebration in October 2009.

Dickens Co. Stock Show - WINNERS' CIRCLE -

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This year’s show featured 61 exhibitors showing some 250 animals. The weather for both show days was mild and sunny, and the turnout for all events was considered excellent.

What's Happening

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SPUR LITTLE LEAGUE signups are open now through February 26. All signups must be done online at www.spurlittleleague.com There will be NO paper forms circulated this year. Cost is $55 per player. Boys from ages 4-13 and girls from ages 4-14 are invited to sign up.

Back on the rolls: Shedding light on foreclosure property sales

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For some, it’s the path to a dream. For others, it’s a nightmare. But for local governments, especially in small rural communities, it’s a relief on the budget and one possible antidote to a generations-old population drain.

Vasquez files for Ward 2 in Spur; Ferguson files for SISD re-election

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Two Spur candidates have filed for office for the May 2, 2020, city election.

THAT’S LIVING

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The Stonewall Living Center, an assisted long-term

Groundhog Day

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This year, Groundhog Day will fall on 02/02/20 (that also happens to be Super Bowl Sunday, for those of you who want to place your bets on a certain quarterback who hails from Texas).

Texas Spur Country Roundup

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SCURRY

January 27, 2020 Updated Property Tax Information Now Available for Texas Taxpayers

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New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Dickens and Kent County Appraisal Districts and is available now to assist taxpayers. This property tax information is current and covers a wide range of topics, such as taxpayer remedies, exemptions and appraisals, and has information for select groups, such as disabled veterans and persons age 65 or older.

Food bytes

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Shortly into the new year, I’m moving on from healthy smoothies and kale salads to, “What am I going to make for the Super Bowl?”