Sports & Schools

Spur Second School posts 2nd Semester honor rolls

News Staff

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 05:00

The following students enrolled in Spur Secondary School earned “A” Honor Roll for the 2nd semester of the 2021–22 school year.

10th Annual Adult Softball Tourney was ‘Smokin’ Hot’

News Staff

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 07:41

The 10th Annual Adult Softball Tournament was smoking hot this year (literally). But neither the high temps nor the water slide malfunction could stop a community determined to have some fun.

Patton Springs graduates receive scholarships

News Staff

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 05:00

The following seniors from Patton Springs High School recently received college scholarships. Kinley Chandler, daughter of Russell and Crissy Chandler of Roaring Springs, was awarded the Ralph Marshall Academic Scholarship in the amount of $250 each semester.

Texas comptroller distributes $1.2 Billion in monthly sales tax revenue to local governments

News Staff

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 05:00

AUSTIN— Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced this week he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 11.8 percent more than in May 2021.

Lions learn about snakes at June 13 meeting

News Staff

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Wed, 06/08/2022 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Wed, 06/08/2022 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Wed, 06/08/2022 - 05:00

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

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