Sports & Schools

Lions learn about snakes at June 13 meeting

The Kent County Lions Club enjoyed an educational program June 13 presented by Texas Parks & Wildlife biologists from the Matador Wildlife Management Area (named after the Matador Ranch but located between Paducah and Childress), who shared that in addition to wildlife research and management the...

Dickens 4-Hers participate in state Roundup

This past week Dickens County state qualifiers attended state 4-H Roundup in Bryan. 4-H members included Melania Ramirez, Diezel Ramirez, Tory Childers, Kyle Schledwitz, Mackenzie Gardner, Jaydee Foster and Lyndee Foster.

Spur golfers hold 2023 Scramble

The Spur High School Class of 2023 scramble was held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the course in Swenson Park. One of the best things to me about living in a small town is the support and love given in all aspects of life.

WTC receives $500,000 grant to offer well control training

SNYDER—These days, most pilots who’ve ever flown a jet aircraft received a portion of their flight training in a simulator before ever stepping into a real cockpit.

Foothills Celebration announces headliner, lineup for Matador October festival

Foothills Celebration, a music and entertainment festival in downtown Matador set for Saturday, Oct. 15, has announced the lineup of performers for its autumn event. Slade Coulter, one of the hottest new acts in the country rock scene, will be the headliner for Foothills Celebration.

AWARD WINNERS

AWARD WINNERS The Jayton cheerleaders won the Herkie Award tonight last week at camp for showing the most leadership, values, teamwork and sportsmanship. | COURTESY PHOTO

Parsons of Spur named to WBU honor roll

PLAINVIEW— Wayland Baptist University has released it Spring 2022 President’s and Dean’s lists, recognizing students for their strong academic standing.

Three Dickens County students make spring 2022 Dean’s List at ASU

SAN ANGELO—Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2022 spring semester. To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, fulltime undergraduate students must maintain at least a 3.25 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.

Spur Secondary School posts 6th 6 weeks honor rolls

The following students enrolled in Spur Secondary School earned “A” Honor Roll for the 5th 6 weeks of the 2021– 22 school year.

SPUR CHEERLEADERS

SPUR CHEERLEADERS The 2022–23 Spur varsity cheerleaders are, from left, Bucki Smith, Emmy Swaringen, Riley Davis, Alyssa Fulmer, Addison Fulmer and Tatum Walker. | COURTESY PHOTO