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JGISD board extends superintendent contract to Dawson ISD superintendent

In the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District board on April 20, 2021, trustees voted to approve a contract offering the superintendent of schools position to Layne Sheets, currently superintendent with Dawson ISD in Dawson County, Texas.

Highway 70 Yard Sale, back in a big way in ’21

The Highway 70 Yard Sale event on May 1 is back in a big way for this year. At press time Monday afternoon, the event had almost 50 yard sales planned for Saturday in a 94-mile stretch from Jayton to Turkey.

Jayton, Spur elections set for Saturday

For weeks candidates for contested races for Spur city council and Spur ISD and Jayton ISD have campaigned, attended town hall meetings and put out yard signs or literature, but now the time has come to vote.

Spate of break-ins in Spur draws community vigilance

Dickens County Sheriff Terry Braly provided details on two break-ins in Spur last week, one of which involved theft of a federal agency’s pickup truck from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The break-in and theft were discovered to morning of Wednesday, April 21.

JGISD school board candidates talk issues with Sunday crowd

On Sunday evening the Kent County Lions Club provided a helpful public service— and a delicious meal—for community members interested in learning about candidates for the upcoming Jayton-Girard ISD school board election.

Jayton overcomes odds, highway rollover to advance to State OAP

It was a cold, rainy Thursday morning when The Texas Spur received a tip that there had been a highway accident involving Jayton-Girard ISD vehicles traveling to the regional UIL One Act Play competition in Post.

Spur city council, mayor candidates speak out

On April 8, in what has become an anticipated tradition in Spur, the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce and The Texas Spur co-hosted a meet-the-candidates program for formal and informal discussion about the issues and opportunities facing all citizens.

Texas Spur Country Roundup

FLOYD Lockney to host 2nd Annual Spring Fling April 24 LOCKNEY—Joyfulea Creations & More in Lockney will host their 2nd Annual Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m at 118 E. Shurbet in Lockney.

What's happening

Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues. HIGHWAY 70 GARAGE SALE is scheduled for Saturday, May 1.

Burgers and books: library fund-raiser turns out dozens for first in-person gathering of the year

If you missed the hamburger supper put on by the Friends of the Library last Saturday, you missed a great meal with a great group of people. We would like to thank Lawrence Brothers Grocery, Cap Rock Telephone Co-op, and our many volunteers for making this all possible.