GROUNDGAME Jayton’s Cash Chisum carried the ball against Newcastle on Friday night in Jayton, rushing for 213 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries in the Jaybirds’58-52 loss. | KEVIN MOODY

GROUNDGAME Jayton’s Cash Chisum carried the ball against Newcastle on Friday night in Jayton, rushing for 213 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries in the Jaybirds’58-52 loss. | KEVIN MOODY

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Jaybirds fall short in shootout vs. Newcastle

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The Jayton Jaybirds and Newcastle Bobcats put on an offensive show Friday night in Jayton, but when the dust settled, it was the Newcastle Bobcats (4-1) walking away with a 58-52 victory in a wild six-point shootout.

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The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Tuesday through...
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Paxton, Talarico spar over gas taxes, diesel prices

Paxton, Talarico spar over gas taxes, diesel prices

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AUSTIN—U.S. Senate candidates Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee, and Democratic nominee James...

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THE SPUR AREA FOOD BANK serves families throughout Dickens County.

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GROUNDGAME Jayton’s Cash Chisum carried the ball against Newcastle on Friday night in Jayton, rushing for 213 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries in the Jaybirds’58-52 loss. | KEVIN MOODY

GROUNDGAME Jayton’s Cash Chisum carried the ball against Newcastle on Friday night in Jayton, rushing for 213 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries in the Jaybirds’58-52 loss. | KEVIN MOODY

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Jaybirds fall short in shootout vs. Newcastle

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Wed, 10/07/2026 - 16:58
The Jayton Jaybirds and Newcastle Bobcats put on an offensive show Friday night in Jayton, but when...
10 players in last week's Scramble

10 players in last week's Scramble

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10 players in last week's Scramble

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Tuesday Scramble Recap, Sept. 29: Ten players came out for a fun evening of golf, and we formed...

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Mary Merritt,

Mary Merritt,

Mary Merritt,

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1946–2026 Mary Merritt of Woodwar, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Woodward.
Wilbur Lee

Wilbur Lee

Wilbur Lee

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Yarborough, 1943–2026 Wilbur Lee Yarborough, better known as Lee, 83, of Hobbs, N.M., passed away...
Janice Dement-Kearney 1946–2026

Janice Dement-Kearney 1946–2026

Janice Dement-Kearney 1946–2026

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ABILENE, TEXAS— Janice Marie Dement-Kearney, beloved mother of sons David, Mark and Philip and...
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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 CORRECTION In last week’s issue we erroneously noted that Jayton- Girard ISD was scheduled to hold Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 9 — JGISD holds…
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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 CORRECTION In last week’s issue we erroneously noted that Jayton- Girard ISD was scheduled to hold Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 9 — JGISD holds…
SPEC Operation Round Up donates $60K to region’s volunteer fire departments

SPEC Operation Round Up donates $60K to region’s volunteer fire departments

SPEC Operation Round Up donates $60K to region’s volunteer fire departments

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TEXAS SPUR AREA RECIPIENTS: DICKENS, KENT, MCADOO, SPUR South Plains Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up sent 40 volunteer fire departments each each a check for $1,500, totaling a donation of $60,000 to departments that serve its members. “This is a timely donation with the…

Congressman Ronny Jackson to hold office hours in Dickens Oct. 9

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The office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX13) will be hosting mobile office hours in Dickens, Texas, on Friday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dickens County Annex, 508 Crow Street. Although the Congressman will unfortunately be unable to attend, his team said that they are excited to meet…
GROUNDGAME Jayton’s Cash Chisum carried the ball against Newcastle on Friday night in Jayton, rushing for 213 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries in the Jaybirds’58-52 loss. | KEVIN MOODY

GROUNDGAME Jayton’s Cash Chisum carried the ball against Newcastle on Friday night in Jayton, rushing for 213 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries in the Jaybirds’58-52 loss. | KEVIN MOODY

Jaybirds fall short in shootout vs. Newcastle

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The Jayton Jaybirds and Newcastle Bobcats put on an offensive show Friday night in Jayton, but when the dust settled, it was the Newcastle Bobcats (4-1) walking away with a 58-52 victory in a wild six-point shootout. The Jaybirds put 52 points on the board and racked up 508 yards of total offense,…
HEALTH AND SAFETY Rosanna Chisum with Kent County Emergency Services discussed the life of a paramedic and EMT with JGISD Pre-K and Kinder classes last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

HEALTH AND SAFETY Rosanna Chisum with Kent County Emergency Services discussed the life of a paramedic and EMT with JGISD Pre-K and Kinder classes last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Rosanna Chisum with Kent County Emergency Services discussed the life of a paramedic and EMT withJGISDPre-KandKinderclasseslastweek. | COURTESYPHOTO
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM 4-H, FFA MEMBERS

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM 4-H, FFA MEMBERS

Dickens County Junior Livestock Association to host annual steak dinner, live music, raffle Nov. 14

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TheDickensCounty Junior Livestock Association is preparing for a fun-filled evening of great food, live entertainment and the opportunity to win cash while supporting the youth of Dickens County, according to County Extension Agent Amanda Spiva. The DCJLA Steak Dinner, Live Music and Raffle will be…
FARMING ACROSS THE GENERATIONS It’s always a family affair at the annual Dickens County Farm Bureau meeting, with a meal, messages, and many prizes to take home. | TEXAS SPUR

FARMING ACROSS THE GENERATIONS It’s always a family affair at the annual Dickens County Farm Bureau meeting, with a meal, messages, and many prizes to take home. | TEXAS SPUR

Dickens Co. Farm Bureau reports a year of progress, industry challenges

Barbara Brannon |
ANNUAL REPORT: AG MATTERS, LOCAL ASSISTANCE, OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS What do the New World Screwworm and Apple Fritter Loaf Cake have in common? Maybe not much … but they were both top subjects of discussion at last Thursday’s Dickens County Farm Bureau annual meeting. But while…
SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR NIGHT GOLF

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR NIGHT GOLF

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR NIGHT GOLF

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Spur Community Pool hosts night golf fundraiser

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With 28 hole sponsors and14teams,theSpurCommunity Pool Committee in conjunction with the Spur Golf Association hosted its first-ever night golf tournament fundraiser Saturday. Results are as follows. In Flight One, 1st place went to the team of Daniel Perez, Jimmy Ashley and Eddie Clark; 2nd place…
SPOTLIGHT ON DICKENS TEXAS FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING

SPOTLIGHT ON DICKENS TEXAS FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING

SPOTLIGHT ON DICKENS TEXAS FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING

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