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NEWJAYTONPRINCIPAL Jamie Humphries (left), who has been in education for 26 years as a teacher and administrator, was named to be the new principal at Jayton-Girard ISD. Shown in the photo are Humphries with his family: daughter Hallie Humphries, wife Melissa Humphries, sons Jace and Cade Humphries, and daughterin- law Jacy Humphries. | COURTESY PHOTO

New principal named for JGISD

Kay Ellington |

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22

Jayton-Girard ISD will open the 2024-25 academic year with a new principal. Jamie Humphries, most recently an assistant principal at Seagraves High School, has been named the principal for Jayton schools. A 1998 graduate of Angelo State University, Humphries is very familiar with small schools.

BATTER UP Area resident Stephen Reynolds will be an umpire at the national Junior League World Series August 4-11. (Shown above is a previous game.) | JOHNNA REYNOLDS PHOTOS

Reynolds umps at his ‘field of dreams’

Barbarabrannon

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22

Jayton’sStephenReynolds— known to ag producers in these parts as head of the local Farm Service Agency office in Spur and to school-sports followers as the voice of the Texas 1A Fan podcast—had a dream.

AMERICAN PICKERS Robbie Wolfe, Jersey Jon, Danielle Colby and Mike Wolfe are headed into their 25th season of the popular History Channel show this year — in Texas. | COURTESY PHOTO

History Channel’s ‘American Pickers’to film in Texas this fall

Staff Reports

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22

The American Pickers are excited to return to Texas, according to a recent press release. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series across the state in September and October 2024.

RODEO BOARD for the upcoming 101st Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Rodeo and Reunion are, from left, Logan Bradley, Cally Jean Pool, Cliff Foster, ConnerWashinton, Matthew Cruse,Taylor Phillips, Kevin Brendle, Bobby Holland, Krista Francis. | KRISTA FRANCIS PHOTOS

RODEO BOARD

News Staff

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22

Spur ISD board approves policies and procedures for 2024-25 school year in July meeting

News Staff

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22

COMPILED FROM MINUTES In the regular monthly meeting of the Spur Independent School District board of trustees July 29, Principal Jose Molina presented the board with the elementary report.

Spur ex Green inducted into Ag Ed hall of fame

News Staff

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22

Roger Green, Spur ISD Class of 1970, was recently inducted into the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame.

Spur council accepts in-trust property bids, prepares to tour new fire station

News Staff

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22

COMPILED FROM MINUTES In its regular monthly meeting, July 16, 2024, the Spur city council heard reports on several key projects within the city: completion of the new fire station and preparation for a tour for council members; delivery of new chairs and dollies at the livestock show barn;...

Keeping summer lawns looking good

News Staff

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22

It is August, and it is hot and dry. Previous columns discussed strategies to keep in-the-ground and containergrown plants maintained in the summer heat. We continue this theme with a look at maintenance of summer lawns: irrigation, weed management, fertilization, and equipment care. Irrigation.

SUMMER SIDE DISH of squash, potato cubes and diced onion makes a perfect accompaniment for barbecue or Sunday dinner. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Squash medley puts bountiful harvest on the plate

Bytes

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22

I plan to cook something a little different with each bountiful harvest of squash this season. We have savored the opportunity as we raced against a plaque of squash bugs last year, which were virtually impossible to “squash.”

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:22

We are off to another good year of providing Dickens County students with school supplies—already we have passed out supplies to more than 50 students. We have had more supplies and money donated to purchase supplies this past week.

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