Sports & Schools

Tenth annual softball tournament set for June 10–11 in Spur

The decade-long tradition continues as teams from across the area will converge in Spur June 10-11 for FBC Spur’s annual Coed Softball Tournament. The roster is already full this year with teams from Idalou, Crosbyton, Jayton and Spur.

Clubhouse News

The Spur Golf Association Board of Directors gathered for the regular monthly meeting on May 11, 2022. There are so many great things happening at our course now and in the future, we can’t wait to share everything with you! Details are being lined out and will be released soon!

JAYTON TO STATE

JAYTON TO STATE Congrats go to Jayton Jaybirds Daylee Chisum and Kamryn Nail on finishing as regional champion and runner-up in the 3200m run.

Dickens County 4-H’ers participate in horse judging

At the 4-H District Horse Judging contest April 27, Dickens County teams placed third, with seniors qualifying for state roundup for a second time. “Our kids did an awesome job at district horse judging,” said extension agent Rusty Lanier.

Jayton’s ‘Big Event’ set for Tuesday, May 17

One of the area’s largest community improvement projects has been happening every May in Jayton since 2014.

Patton Springs coach to pursue new position

After serving Patton Springs ISD since 2018, head football coach Eric Johnson has accepted a new positon. Johnson will be leaving six-man football behind for an 11-man football team at Burkeville High School, near the Louisiana border.

JAYTON TO STATE

Congrats go to Jayton Jaybirds Daylee Chisum and Kamryn Nail on finishing as regional champion and runner-up in the 3200m run. Both have qualified to compete at the State track meet Thursday–Saturday, May 12–14, at the Mike A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas in Austin. | COURTESY PHOTO

Golf Scramble results for April 26, 2022

It was a beautiful evening for Golf Scramble Tuesday! Thankfully, the wind/dirt was not blowing 50 miles per hour! Can I get a hallelujah and an amen for that blessing? Four teams were formed, with two places being paid out.

DOLLAR DAYS

DOLLAR DAYS A site on Hill Street in Spur was cleared of buildings and concrete this week in preparation for construction of a Family Dollar store. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Spur approves Argo option for swimming pool

At a special called meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2022, the Spur City Council reviewed options for design of its swimming pool as provided Monday night by donor Argo Blockchain.