SPOTLIGHT ON JAYTON-GIRARD ISD SENIOR NIGHT
SPOTLIGHT ON JAYTON-GIRARD ISD SENIOR NIGHT
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Wed, 10/22/2025 - 19:32
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JGISD okays bid for Clairemont St. house removal, ends 2020 agreement with Texas Solar Nova
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The Jayton-Girard ISD board of trustees met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. in the JGISD board boom on Oct. 13, 2025.
Team of 8 members present were Cody Scott, Stephanie Allen, McKenzie Chisum, Andy Vargas, Cody Stanaland and Nelson Coulter.
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Black flowers for a gothic Halloween
Black flowers for a gothic Halloween
Ellen Peffley
From the garden
Blackandorange are Halloween colors. Orange is seen everywhere in the autumn—pumpkins, squash, gourds, mums, and (a teaser for next week) marigolds.
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Come craft your fall gnome wreath Oct. 27 at the Spur library
Donnice Carruth |
If you’ve been craving a cozy creative moment, mark your calendar for Monday, October 27 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.—it’s Adult Craft Time at the library, and we’re diving into fall with a project that’s equal parts festive and fun: Fall Gnome Wreaths!
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Spur Senior Citizens Menu
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The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves a noon meal Tuesday through Thursday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable, we offer a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472. A donation is always appreciated.
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INVOLVE YOUR KIDS in creating creepy, fun memories with these treats made right in your own kitchen. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO
Make your own saltwater taffy and popcorn bowls
Angelina Larue
Taffymakingisanoldschool fun activity. Each person will stretch and pull a piece of the candy once it is cool enough to handle. Or, they may want to pull some from person to person—think of saltwater taffy pulling machines.
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Don’t miss early voting in your county
Don’t miss early voting in your county
News Staff
Voting is upon us, as well as all the different deadlines that accompany the busy season.
The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 4, 2025 Texas constitutional amendment election (which also includes local measures in many jurisdictions) was Monday, Oct. 6.
Thu, 10/16/2025 - 04:59
PUNKIN DAZE
PUNKIN DAZE
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PUNKIN DAZE Jayton-Girard ISD youngsters enjoyed a field trip to Floydada pumpkin fields last week. | COURTESY PHOTOS
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Chili Cook-off, History Ramble set for Dickens County Nov. 8
Kay Ellington |
The Second Annual Spur Chili Cook-off, sponsored by the Spur Area ChamberofCommerce,and held in conjunction with the Dickens County Historical Commission Second Annual History Ramble, is slated for Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spur ISD Cafetorium.
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DICKENS COUNTY FARM BUREAU
will host its annual membership meeting, Thursday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m., Spur Community Center.
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