Spur, Texas
City in the United States in Dickens County
About Spur
Spur is a city in Dickens County, Texas, United States. The population was 863 at the 2020 census, down from 1,318 at the 2010 census. A city council resolution passed in July 2014 proclaimed Spur the "nation's first tiny house-friendly town."
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How Spur is governed
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Residents of Spur
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
Executive
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 1,318 in 2010 to 863 in 2020 (−34.5%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 863 |
| 2010 | 1,318 |
History
Spur began after E. P. Swenson and associates purchased Spur Ranch in 1907 and subdivided land for settlers.
The Colorado and Southern Railway then built the Stamford and Northwestern Railway northwest 82.2 miles from Stamford to the future site of Spur. On November 1, 1909, the first train, operated by the Wichita Valley Railway, arrived at the new depot, marking the opening of Spur.
Spur was incorporated in 1911.
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