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JGISD board approves bond election, community outreach at August meeting

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Thu, 09/19/2024 - 05:27

In the Jayton-Girard Independent School District regular monthly meeting on August 15, visitors present and making comments were Brodee Clay, Samantha Spray, Kenzie Chisum and Tiffany Ham. Jamie Humphries gave a principal’s report and Scott Bicknell gave a superintendent’s report.

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JAYTON-GIRARD ISD BOND PROPOSITIONS, NOVEMBER 2024

News Staff

Thu, 09/19/2024 - 05:27

• Proposition A involves $10 million in bonds for school facilities and the purchase of new school buses and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.

HOMEWARDBOUND Conflicting emotions—as well as fatigue— might well characterize a trip around the world in 103 days! | DAVID PAFFORD PHOTO

Observations from the Pafford circumnavigation 2024:‘A sampler plate of the world’

David Pafford |

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 13:45

David Pafford of Spur and his son Caleb arrived back home in Spur last week, with more than 100 days of memories and experiences to talk about.

Spur’s 2024 Homecoming Weekend events, Oct. 3–5

Staff Reports

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 13:45

Hard to believe Spur’s 2024Homecoming is only three weeks away! We’re recapping the event schedule, with a reminder that many events will revolve around the new Spur Fire Station at Third and Burlington.

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News Staff

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 13:45

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues Special Bond Presentations for Jayton-Girard ISD Community Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m., Kent County Community Center, 156 W. 4th St., Jayton Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7...

Coach Tate Clark sees outpouring of support during health challenges

Kay Ellington |

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 13:45

Spur football coach Tate Clark has been sidelined most of this season with health issues, and schools, students, families and communities across West Texas are rallying to support him however they can.

COMMUNITY MEETING Between 50 and 60 people were present last Sunday in Jayton for a presentation about JGISD’s bond propositions, on the November 2024 ballot. | THE TEXAS SPUR

JGISD presents case for bond issue, fields community questions

Barbarabrannon |

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 13:45

In an open meeting for the Jayton community last Sunday afternoon, school superintendent Scott Bicknell presented information about the Jayton-Girard Independent School District’s proposal to issue $21 million in bonds, and expectations for repayment. Between 50 and 60 people were present.

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SPOTLIGHT ON ROUTE 66 RAMBLE, PART 9, CALIFORNIA

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Wed, 09/11/2024 - 13:45

Can ‘race to bottom of aquifer’ be stemmed? Panelists to share ideas Sept. 17

News Staff

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 13:45

Is the Panhandle and South Plains doomed to witness a “race to the bottom” as irrigated agriculture continues its massive drawdown of the vital Ogallala aquifer?

A QUANAH CUTOUT stands next to a Quanah Parker Trail arrow at Wayside, Texas, near to the trailwhere150yearsago,onSeptember28,1874, in the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon, Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie and the 4th Cavalry descended to the canyon floor and ambushed Comanche, Kiowa and Cheyenne bands seeking refuge there from the converging U.S. forces trying to force them onto reservations —but Quanah with his band of Kwahada were elsewhere. | TEXAS PLAINS TRAIL REGION

Take a stand with an arrow to honor Quanah Parker

Texas Plains Trail Region

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 13:45

Mark Saturday, Sept. 14, on your calendar with an arrow. It’s Quanah Parker Day. By a 2019 resolution of the Texas Senate, the second Saturday in September is a day to remember the great Comanche leader and the people who once were Lords of the Plains.

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