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PROUD OF JAYBIRDS “This program—it’s something I’m really proud of,” said head coach Ryan Bleiker of his Jayton Jaybirds following the regional basketball final Feb. 28. | COURTESY PHOTO

Raining 3’s for reigning champs

Sue Jane Sullivan |

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 11:33

FIRST-HALF BLITZ OVER BENJAMIN SENDS JAYTON TO STATE SEMIS FOR 3RD STRAIGHT YEAR It was the same song, second verse for the Jayton Jaybirds in their 63-30 regional final win over Knox County’s Benjamin Mustangs in a repeat matchup from last year’s state championship game.

Texas game wardens bust illegal deer operations across the state

Texasparks&wildlifedepartment

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 11:33

AUSTIN – A recent investigation by Texas Game Wardens resulted in approximately 1,200 pending charges and 22 suspects from across the state involved in the deer breeding industry and black-market wildlife trade.

Time to plant onions

Ellen Peffley

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 11:33

From the garden It is time to get those onion transplants into the garden. Onions have an optimum temperature range of 55° to 75° for ideal growth and bulb development. In mid-March day temperatures are normally in the 70s, while night temperatures are still cool.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

News Staff

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 11:33

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.

CAULIFLOWERCRITICS may change their minds after trying these taco alternatives. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Cauliflower hot-wing tacos tasty for Tuesdays—or any day of the week

Angelina L

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 11:33

Whether you’re looking for something different for your taco Tuesday dinner or want to try a new taco filling any day of the week, this one is for you. Buffalo chicken wings are practically a food group all on their own, and this one is a super nutritious version.

LIBRARY NOTES

Donnice Carruth |

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 11:33

It is just over a week away until our Taco Pile-on Supper here at the library! On Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., the Friends of the Library will be hosting a taco pile on meal with a drink and dessert for a suggested donation of $10 per plate.

Dickens County to auction commercial, residential parcels at Mar. 4 sheriff’s sale

Staff Reports

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

If you’ve been watching the public notices in The Texas Spur (and we hope you have), you’ve seen the large notice of taxdelinquent properties coming up on a Sheriff’s Sale Tuesday, Mar. 4, at 2 p.m. Since the notice language may seem a bit intimidating, we spoke with the county clerk, the appraisal...

SEMI-FINAL CHAMPS

News Staff

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

SEMI-FINAL CHAMPS The Spur varsity girls’ basketball team, the Spurettes, won the Regional Semifinal last week, defeating Kress 42-35 and advancing further into the post-season playoffs than any Spur team since 2017.

AREA CHAMPIONS

News Staff

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

AREA CHAMPIONS The reigning 1A, Division 2 State champion Jayton Jaybirds won the next rung on their path to a two-peat by defeating the #3 team in the state, the Gordon Longhorns, 51-34.

FINAL FOUR

News Staff

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 10:19

FINAL FOUR The Jayton Lady Jays were among the Final Four girls basketball teams who advanced to the State Semifinals in the Division II, small school category of District 1A. This elite group includes the Nazareth Swiftettes, the Saltillo Lady Lions and the Zavala Lady Eagles, in addition to the...

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