There is heated discussion in the art community about whether graffiti, sometimes lovingly referred to in some circles as “tagging,” has any artistic merit. It is safe to say the work recently unveiled at the Silver Spur Dance Hall Ruins was not art.
Nestled atop one of the highest points in the county, the Silver Spur remains both a scenic and historic Bandera landmark, having showcased the likes of a pre-fame Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and other immortal county music artists. Built in the 20s and falling to fire in the early 60s, the ruins of the Silver Spur ...