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A look at Spur, the ‘tiny house-friendly town’

A look at Spur, the ‘tiny house-friendly town’

SPUR, Texas (KCBD) - Spur is about 70 miles east of Lubbock on Highway 70 in Dickens County. There are 863 residents, according to the 2020 Census.

History

Charles Jones founded the townsite in 1909 on ranch land named after the Espuela, or Spur, Land and Cattle Company. In 2014, Spur proclaimed itself the nation’s first “tiny house-friendly town.” City regulations are friendly to those structures and the tiny house lifestyle.

Economy

You won’t find any hustle and bustle in the small t ... Read more

Winter Storm Bringing Snow Across the Northeast and Flurries

At a Glance Snow and/or strong winds are battering parts of the Northeast.

This storm will finally exit New England tonight.

Some snow will fall as far south as the Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachians. Winter Storm Ka ... Read more

Two Systems to Bring Severe Storms, Heavy Rain to Central an

At a Glance Two low pressure systems will impact the central and southern U.S. this week.

They could both produce severe storms and heavy rainfall. A pair of storm systems will produce severe thunderstorms and heavy rain in portions of t ... Read more

Sonora ISD board approves hire of Kevin Sherrill as next hea

UPDATE:

Kevin Sherrill has been approved by the Sonora ISD board of trustees to be the next head football coach and athletic director for Sonora High School.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Kevin Sherrill gave Ralls High School ... Read more

6666 Ranch in Texas sold to group led by ‘Yellowstone’ co-creator

GUTHRIE, Texas – The Four Sixes Ranch, or 6666 Ranch, is officially under new ownership.

According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Taylor Sheridan, who writes, produces and acts in the hit show “Yellowstone,” is at the helm of the group who made the purchase.

The Four Sixes Ranch is comprised of 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, which is roughly 142,372 acres, Dixon Creek Ranch in Carson and Hutchinson Counties, which is approximately 114,455 acres and Frisco Creek Ranch in Sherman County, which is estimated to be 9,428 acr ... Read more

Mt. Blanco Fossil Museum Hosts Grand Reopening

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Joe Taylor, the founder and curator of the museum, is one of the world’s foremost fossil restorationists and the author of Giants Against Evolution, in addition to many other titles. Throughout his long career, Taylor had worked ... Read more

Lack of action at first MENA climate meet doesn’t bode wel

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s Museum of the Future, housed in a jaw-dropping architectural marvel of steel, takes visitors on a journey to 2071.

Last year marked 50 years since the United Arab Emirates came into being. The mu ... Read more

History & Hope: 'I started to feel like we're missing someth

This month, Hearst Television is celebrating Black history by having courageous conversations. The fight for civil rights and justice goes back generations and has looked different each decade. We’re speaking with community leaders, elders – thos ... Read more

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Naveen Sharma

Issaquah, Washington

Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.