Kermit Woolley to be honored in Texas Ag Teachers Hall of Fame

Kermit Woolley to be honored in Texas Ag Teachers Hall of Fame

Kermit Woolley to be honored in Texas Ag Teachers Hall of Fame

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 07:44

Kermit Woolley, a retired Future Farmers of America teacher at Spur ISD, has been announced as an inductee into the 2026 class of the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame.

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Time to fertilize!

Time to fertilize!

Time to fertilize!

Ellen Peffley
Thu, 06/18/2026 - 07:44
CUISINE & CULTURE It is mid-June and time to check garden plantings for signs of nutrient...
Fresh reads—and fun— for all ages this summer

Fresh reads—and fun— for all ages this summer

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |
Thu, 06/18/2026 - 07:44
Our Collaborative Summer Reading Program continues to bring joy, learning and a few unforgettable...
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News Staff
Thu, 06/18/2026 - 07:44
KENT COUNTY GOLF COURSE Jaybird Golf Scramble, Saturday, July 4, 8:30 a.m., Jayton.

Community & Opinions

2026 Community Calendar

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Thu, 06/18/2026 - 07:44
SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of...

Sports & Schools

SPUR HS JUNIOR CLASS was the beneficiary of a golf fundraiser held last week in Spur. Pictured above, and finishing in 1st place was the team of Brandon McBroom, Ace Taylor, Rylan Bingham and Chance Bingham. Not pictured is the 2nd place team of Dustin Fincher, Colt Gentry, Bode Ham and Clint Long. Honors for the longest drive went to Brooke Reese, and Closest to The Pin was won by Landon White. The class sponsor is Kristy Price. | COURTESY PHOTO

SPUR HS JUNIOR CLASS was the beneficiary of a golf fundraiser held last week in Spur. Pictured above, and finishing in 1st place was the team of Brandon McBroom, Ace Taylor, Rylan Bingham and Chance Bingham. Not pictured is the 2nd place team of Dustin Fincher, Colt Gentry, Bode Ham and Clint Long. Honors for the longest drive went to Brooke Reese, and Closest to The Pin was won by Landon White. The class sponsor is Kristy Price. | COURTESY PHOTO

31 players in last week's scramble

Stephanie Beaty
Thu, 06/18/2026 - 07:44
Tuesday Scramble Recap, June 9th: We had thirty-one players show up ready to play some golf, and...

Obituaries

Renise Blair Morgan, 1951–2026

Renise Blair Morgan, 1951–2026

Renise Blair Morgan, 1951–2026

News Staff
Thu, 06/18/2026 - 07:44
Renise Blair Morgan, 74, of Dimmitt, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Dimmitt, Texas.
Steven Lance Wood, d. 2026

Steven Lance Wood, d. 2026

Steven Lance Wood, d. 2026

News Staff
Thu, 06/04/2026 - 04:49
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, dad, and Pa, Steve Wood, who...
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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 KENT COUNTY GOLF COURSE Jaybird Golf Scramble, Saturday, July 4, 8:30 a.m., Jayton. Entry fee for the four-person scramble is $300 with golf…
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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 KENT COUNTY GOLF COURSE Jaybird Golf Scramble, Saturday, July 4, 8:30 a.m., Jayton. Entry fee for the four-person scramble is $300 with golf…
July 4 ceremony set for Quilts of Valor

July 4 ceremony set for Quilts of Valor

July 4 ceremony set for Quilts of Valor

Ronda Dalton |
The Pins and Needles 4-H Club proudly participated in the Texas 4-H Quilts of Valor project by creating five handmade quilts to honor local veterans and their families. Club members dedicated many hours to planning, sewing, quilting, and finishing each quilt, demonstrating their sewing skills while…
SAEGAN MOLINA

SAEGAN MOLINA

Spur’s Saegan Molina to compete at national debate event

Staff Reports
Spur graduate Saegan Molina, Class of 2027, was in Richmond, Virginia, this week representing Spur High School. At the National Speech and Debate Association qualifying meet was held in February at Bushland ISD, Molina qualified for the national tournament in Congress, one of only 400 to 500…
Kermit Woolley to be honored in Texas Ag Teachers Hall of Fame

Kermit Woolley to be honored in Texas Ag Teachers Hall of Fame

Kermit Woolley to be honored in Texas Ag Teachers Hall of Fame

Kay Ellington |
Kermit Woolley, a retired Future Farmers of America teacher at Spur ISD, has been announced as an inductee into the 2026 class of the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame. The Agriculture Teachers Association will honor the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees at the second general session…
BODE HAM

BODE HAM

SPOTLIGHT ON JAYTON JAYBIRDS ALL-DISTRICT HONORS

Photos By Kevin Moody
ALL DISTRICT ALL DISTRICT 1ST TEAM CATCHER OF THE YEAR ALL DISTRICT ALL DISTRICT 1ST TEAM CORNER INFIELDER ALL DISTRICT 2ND TEAM OUTFIELDER

Jaybirds earn District 8-1A baseball honors

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SUE JANE SULLIVAN | TEXAS SPUR In a tough baseball district that saw the Hamlin Pied Pipers advance to the 1A Texas State semifinals, the Jayton Jaybirds took one top individual honor and had several Jaybirds claim several district awards. Jayton senior Bode Ham was named Catcher of the Year for…
“The Route 66 Centennial Caravan has continued east after our tragic loss, knowing Dr. Baker's passion for education and experience... especially when it came to Route 66,” posted leaders of the caravan on the event’s Facebook page June 13. “We carry his memory with us as well as his zeal for adventure.” | ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL CARAVAN

“The Route 66 Centennial Caravan has continued east after our tragic loss, knowing Dr. Baker's passion for education and experience... especially when it came to Route 66,” posted leaders of the caravan on the event’s Facebook page June 13. “We carry his memory with us as well as his zeal for adventure.” | ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL CARAVAN

After tragedy, a tribute: R.I.P., T. Lindsay Baker

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington
“Let’s be careful out there,” the police lieutenant character on TV’s long-running “Hill Street Blues” would exhort his troops after every roll call. Those fictional words are a reminder, too, that in the very real world of the highway, despite your own preparation and vigilance, things can…
Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER: The question was, 'At what site near Amarillo was a large deposit of helium discovered in Texas, soon after the establishment of Route 66?” Eagle-eyed readers emailed us that we had not, in fact, included that information in the story; it likely got cut…
Kent County welcomes community to help celebrate Semiquincentennial July 4, 2026

Kent County welcomes community to help celebrate Semiquincentennial July 4, 2026

Kent County welcomes community to help celebrate Semiquincentennial July 4, 2026

Kent County 250 Committee
As our community prepares to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary on Saturday, July 4, we are excited to plan an event that brings people of all ages together in a spirit of fellowship and pride to celebrate Kent County’s history. This milestone is a time when we hope to showcase the traditions…

Spur council hears citizen input on law enforcement

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Policing is a thorny question no matter which side you’re on—whether you’re a criminal looking to skirt the law, or, as several speakers at Tuesday night’s Spur city council meeting argued, residents simply looking for someone to enforce it.  Spur hasn’t had its own police department since…
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