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RAINBOW BRIDGE In Riverton, Kansas, the Marsh Arch bridge over Brush Creek is the only surviving bridge of this type on the entire length of Route 66. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | THE TEXAS SPUR

RAINBOW BRIDGE In Riverton, Kansas, the Marsh Arch bridge over Brush Creek is the only surviving bridge of this type on the entire length of Route 66. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 | THE TEXAS SPUR

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
E D I T O R I A L | spur@thetexasspur.com Paragraphs & pixelsBARBARA BRANNONROUTE 66 RAMBLE, PART 4: KANSASOf the eight states through which Route 66 once passed—and its historic remnants still do—Kansas claims the least, by far.
Utilize the round files

Utilize the round files

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Utilize the round files

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
COMMENTARYTime for me to organize my life. My plan calls for cattle supplement tubs. Ours are blue.In case you don’t know about supplement tubs, they’re free unless you count what the supplement costs — about $70 per tub.
Show me “MO” of Missouri

Show me “MO” of Missouri

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Show me “MO” of Missouri

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
E D I T O R I A L | spur@thetexasspur.comParagraphs & pixelsBARBARA BRANNONSouth of Edwardsville, Illinois, in search of the turnoff for Chain of Rocks Road, we wound up instead swept along in the current of St. Louis–bound trucks on I-270.
‘The Fabric of Now’ campaign reaches younger generation

‘The Fabric of Now’ campaign reaches younger generation

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‘The Fabric of Now’ campaign reaches younger generation

Shelby Shank, Texas Farm Bureau, Field Editor
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Cotton Incorporated is meeting consumers where they are through new marketing strategies.Earlier this year, the organization launched its The Fabric of Now campaign, focusing on enjoying the moment, slowing down and the sustainability of cotton.The campaign includes television advertisement spots...
Canned apple butter a summer treat

Canned apple butter a summer treat

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Canned apple butter a summer treat

Angelina L
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMI take pleasure in making a trip to the local apple orchard. Each season I can hardly wait for the types of apples that mature early so I can begin making all the apple treats my family and I enjoy.Apple crisps, pies and cobblers are all a big hit.
Minions, the Cyclops, roaches

Minions, the Cyclops, roaches

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Minions, the Cyclops, roaches

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
COMMENTARYIs there a cockroach defense league? They could use one.When grandchildren visited recently, I saw the latest Minions film with them. I’m not the best person to quiz regarding the plot. Ask them. Plots aren’t my thing. Besides, the seats were comfy, and I caught a few winks.
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