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MULE DEER WINNER Clancy Fulton of Lubbock was the winner of the Mule Deer Category of the 2024-25 Star Feed Big Buck Contest. Clancy's muley was shot with a bow, in Garza County, in early October.With an outside spread of 26.25, the deer’s total score was a whopping 203.875. Clancy won a monogrammed jacket. | COURTESY PHOTO

MULE DEER WINNER Clancy Fulton of Lubbock was the winner of the Mule Deer Category of the 2024-25 Star Feed Big Buck Contest. Clancy's muley was shot with a bow, in Garza County, in early October.With an outside spread of 26.25, the deer’s total score was a whopping 203.875. Clancy won a monogrammed jacket. | COURTESY PHOTO

Star Feed & Seed Big Buck Contest Winners

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Wed, 01/29/2025 - 06:59
BIG PIGWINNER Lance Phares was the winner of the Big Pig category of the Star Feed Big Buck contest for the 2024-25 season. Lance’s Big Pig weighed in at 293 pounds and was shot in Crosby County. Lance won a monogrammed jacket. 
Sakiko Okumoto, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, works with sorghum seedlings to incorporate nitrogen-saving traits by utilizing the genetic diversity of wild relatives. MICHAEL MILLER /TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

Sakiko Okumoto, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, works with sorghum seedlings to incorporate nitrogen-saving traits by utilizing the genetic diversity of wild relatives. MICHAEL MILLER /TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO

AgriLife Research team to develop nitrogensaving sorghum hybrids with DOE support

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Wed, 01/29/2025 - 06:59
A Texas A&M AgriLife Research team is developing sorghums with nitrogen- saving traits by utilizing the genetic diversity of wild relatives to improve resilience and productivity for grain sorghum producers.
Hotel Turkey puts on Caprock Cowboy Fandango Feb. 28-March 2

Hotel Turkey puts on Caprock Cowboy Fandango Feb. 28-March 2

Hotel Turkey puts on Caprock Cowboy Fandango Feb. 28-March 2

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Wed, 01/29/2025 - 06:59
The Inaugural Caprock Cowboy Fandango at Hotel Turkey is set for February 28 through March 2. This weekend will be a celebration of the working cowboy and the art they inspires.
HUBCITYDRIFTERS The Silverton Downtown Gala, is set for Saturday, Feb. 8, with steak dinner, casino tables, and the Hub City Drifters as the featured band for after dinner dancing. | COURTESY PHOTO

HUBCITYDRIFTERS The Silverton Downtown Gala, is set for Saturday, Feb. 8, with steak dinner, casino tables, and the Hub City Drifters as the featured band for after dinner dancing. | COURTESY PHOTO

SDA Gala’s proceeds ensure operation and upkeep

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Wed, 01/29/2025 - 06:59
The season for fine dining and entertainment is upon us as Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. The Silverton Downtown Association (SDA) will be hosting the 5th Annual Downtown Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 8, offering an extravagant night of fellowship and fun.

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

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Wed, 01/29/2025 - 06:59
Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com KENT COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION meeting, Thursday, Jan. 30, 1:30 p.m., Kent County Community Center, Jayton.
BEST OF Patton Springs cheer won Best of Crowd Leading in the state of Texas, in the State Cheer Finals last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

BEST OF Patton Springs cheer won Best of Crowd Leading in the state of Texas, in the State Cheer Finals last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

BEST OF

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Wed, 01/22/2025 - 09:32
STATE HONORS The JGISD cheerleaders were selected the 4th best squad in the state of Texas at last week’s State Cheer Championships. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE HONORS The JGISD cheerleaders were selected the 4th best squad in the state of Texas at last week’s State Cheer Championships. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE HONORS

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Wed, 01/22/2025 - 09:32

What's happening

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Wed, 01/22/2025 - 09:32
Please let us know of any corrections: News@thetexasspur.com DICKENS COUNTY–SPUR LIBRARY story time, Thursdays, 10 a.m., for babies to preschool, 403 E. Hill St., Spur JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Scholastic Book Fair, Monday–Thursday, Jan. 27–30, Learning Center at the school SPUR...
A LITTLE LOVE for animals raised, trained and groomed all yearlongistheessenceofjunior livestock shows happening all around the state this time of year. In this week’s Texas Spur, we’re covering the Winners Circle results from the Kent County show, held Jan. 10-11 in Clairemont— with thanks to our numerous media sponsors from around the region. FULL COVERAGE, PAGES 9, 10 | JOHNNA REYNOLDS

A LITTLE LOVE for animals raised, trained and groomed all yearlongistheessenceofjunior livestock shows happening all around the state this time of year. In this week’s Texas Spur, we’re covering the Winners Circle results from the Kent County show, held Jan. 10-11 in Clairemont— with thanks to our numerous media sponsors from around the region. FULL COVERAGE, PAGES 9, 10 | JOHNNA REYNOLDS

A LITTLE LOVE

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Wed, 01/22/2025 - 09:32
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