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May 2022

SWORN IN

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Newly elected Spur City Council alderperson for Ward 1 Hope Ortiz (center) was sworn in during the council’s regular meeting May 17. Ortiz’s family members were present to hold the Bible for the oath and to offer support; the oath was administered by city secretary Ashley Carothers. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Spur, Jayton graduate the Class of 2022; Patton Springs commencement Friday

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Twenty-nine seniors graduated from Spur High School on Friday night while across the county line, ten seniors completed their school days at Jayton-Girard in Kent County. Patton Springs’s graduation is set for Friday, May 27. Seven seniors will graduate from Patton Springs.

Is JGISD planning on playing baseball?

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This srpring a group of local residents attended the Jayton-Girard Independent School District board meetings to give public comment on the possibility of Jayton fielding a baseball team in UIL 1A high school athletics.

KCBD Community Coverage to return to Spur July 26

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It’s been five years since Lubbock television station KCBD (Channel 11) brought its hugely popular Community Coverage summer tour to Spur— but the station has confirmed it’s selected Spur for the Tuesday night of its 2022 event, on July 26.

Spur Senior Center welcomes Pritchett as new director

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Anyone who stops in casually for a weekday lunch at the Senior Citizens of South Dickens County (often simply called the Spur Senior Center) might not realize the considerable planning, maintenance, preparation, and execution that goes into this healthy, convivial mealtime.

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.

SPC graduates 6 students from Spur area

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LEVELLAND—South Plains College congratulates the more than 1,300 students who received their academic degree or certificate on May 13, 2022. The following students from Spur and Jayton earned degrees and certificates:

PATTON FFA HONORS

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PATTON FFA HONORS On May 5 Patton Springs competed in the District FFA contest. Eight banners were brought home; in addition, Patton had five area qualifying speeches and one district officer.

2022 Community Calendar

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