TEAM OF THE WEEK Last week, Lubbock’s KCBD-TV selected the Jayton Jaybirds as their Hoop Madness Team of the Week. Sportscaster Pete Christy praised the team for winning their thirdstraight State championship—the first 1A team to do it since Snook in 1981-82-83. Jayton beat Kennard 78-45 to win the 1AD2 title; the Jaybirds finished the season 29-3. | KCBD PHOTO
INSTALLATION OF NEW WINDOWS in a historically appropriate style has begun this week at the Dickens County Courthouse, after a lengthy period on order. In July 2025, county commissioners accepted a sole bid of $345,000 for replacement of 43 Peerless windows and $37,300 for three doors, which are approved by Texas Historical Commission standards for historic buildings.The repair was required to mitigate persistent leaks. | TEXAS SPUR
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SPUROAPATBI-DISTRICT The Spur ISD production of“Anatomy of Gray”was selected to advance to bi-district competition, which will be April 1 in Spur. Set in Indiana during the late 1800s,“Anatomy of Gray” explores themes of death, loss, love and healing through a unique coming-of-age story. Brandee Hamilton is the One Act Play director. | COURTESY PHOTOS
YOUNG JESUS Cayson Smith portrays Jesus at age 15 in“Jesus, Son of Man”at Ragtown Gospel Theater in Post. | COURTESY PHOTO
LITTLE NESTS have become an Easter tradition, almost as iconic as coloring hardboiled eggs. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO
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