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STEPHANIE ALLEN

STEPHANIE ALLEN

5 CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR SCHOOL BOARD

Staff Reports
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 11:39
I grew up right here in Jayton, Texas graduating from JHS in 1996. In 1998 I completed my associate’s degree from South Plains College in speech communication then transferred to Texas Tech University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in communication studies, minoring in mass communication.
Highway 70 YARD SALES

Highway 70 YARD SALES

HWY. 70 YARD SALE SET FOR MAY 4

News Staff
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 11:39
THE ANNUAL HIGHWAY 70 GARAGE SALE is set for the first weekend in May, Saturday, May 4th. Since the 2000s this popular sale, featuring stops along the route from Jayton to Turkey, has been on event calendar of every junk picker and bargain hunter in this region.
Plant a tree on Arbor Day

Plant a tree on Arbor Day

Plant a tree on Arbor Day

Cuisine & Culture
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 11:39
National Arbor Day is the official day to plant and care for trees. It is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. This year it is April 24. The National Arbor Foundation (arborday.org) is a global nonprofit established to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 11:39
The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472.
Fresh-crunch tostadas

Fresh-crunch tostadas

Fresh-crunch tostadas

Cuisine & Culture
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 11:39
Tostadas have long been a favorite of mine. What could possibly be wrong with eating fresh crunchy ingredients atop a crisp, toasted shell? And I’ll admit, I used to love the ooey-gooey pull of a large amount of melted cheddar.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 11:39
Highway 70 Garage Sales May 4 Saturday, May 4, 2024 is the day of the annual Highway 70 Garage Sales, which will take place from Jayton through Spur and Dickens all the way to Matador and Turkey. And the library happens to be situated right on Texas Highway 70!
JAYTON SOFTBALL

JAYTON SOFTBALL

JAYTON SOFTBALL

News Staff
Wed, 04/17/2024 - 06:00
JAYTON SOFTBALL Congrats go to the Jayton softball team on their first-ever win. The Lady Jays beat Kress 27-8 last week in game 1 of a doubleheader. | COURTESY PHOTO
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News Staff
Wed, 04/17/2024 - 05:57
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