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Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies

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to be sticking around. I’ve made my own versions of the peanut butter variety many times over the past few years. So I’m always trying to come up with a new way to make them, maybe with the addition of oats, raisins, or peanuts.

Phillips named Spur secondary principal

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At the recent meeting of Spur ISD trustees, Tanya Phillips was named the the school’s Secondary principal. This is Phillips’ second year in Spur.

Spur’s Schmidt pivots law enforcement knowledge into new enterprise

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In Dickens County and vicinity, if you happen to see a metallic green Jeep Wrangler tricked out in offroad gear with a lanky man at the wheel, you’ve likely spotted Jerry Schmidt. He’s well known around these parts, having stopped more than a few motorists in another attention-getting vehicle he drove for a dozen years.

Dementia expert educates Spur audience on signs, caregiving

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On July 12 in Spur Dr. Tam Cummings introduced herself to a theater full of tense individuals who had one thing in common: navigating their journey with dementia caregiving.

AT MOTLEY-DICKENS AUG. 26

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AT MOTLEY-DICKENS AUG. 26

What's happening

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

WHITE RIVER MARINA HOURS The new owners have established new summer hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MOTLEY-DICKENS OLD SETTERS RUNION & RODEO is hiring gate admission workers and parking escorts for Fri., Aug. 25 and Sat., Aug. 26. Email MotleyDickens.OldSettlers@gmail.com for more information.

Caring for plants while on vacation

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for vacationing. Families with school-aged children are getting in the last few weeks before school resumes in August. This summer is especially challenging because of our sustained hot temperatures. Here are some ideas to use to keep containers alive while away. Since containers dry out more quickly than plants in the ground, they need special care.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Fishing Report for week of July 12

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Location: 28 miles west of Clairemont on the Double Mountain of the Brazos River FAIR. Water clear; 86 degrees; 2.76 feet below pool. Crappie are fair night fishing under green lights or using minnow in 42 feet of water over brush. Report by Randy Britton, Lake Alan Henry Crappie Guide.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

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The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves 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. Low Fat Milk, Tea with Lemon or Water Available with all Meals.

Focus on focaccia

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Focaccia is a such a lovely, airy bread, and easier to make than it sounds. It feels light due to the airy bubbles, yet is ideal for a deep-dish, thick pizza crust.