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Dickens 4-H report, March 2025

Staff Reports
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 04:16
Dickens County 4-H continues to be busy as spring begins with final awards at the major stock shows and planning for upcoming events and district 4-H contests. Our 4-H club is joining up with the Dickens Do Gooders organization to hold our 5th annual Easter Egg Hunt.
‘MEAT’-ING UP AT THE MAJORS Henry Chapman (left) and CalvinHays Chapman participated in the Meat Judging competition at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. There are no separate age groups for younger and older contestants. CalvinHays placed 6th overall, and Henry placed 16th. | COURTESY PHOTO

‘MEAT’-ING UP AT THE MAJORS Henry Chapman (left) and CalvinHays Chapman participated in the Meat Judging competition at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. There are no separate age groups for younger and older contestants. CalvinHays placed 6th overall, and Henry placed 16th. | COURTESY PHOTO

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‘MEAT’-ING UP AT THE MAJORS

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Thu, 03/26/2026 - 04:16
TxDOT sets Super-2 project for US 83 in Cottle, King counties

TxDOT sets Super-2 project for US 83 in Cottle, King counties

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TxDOT sets Super-2 project for US 83 in Cottle, King counties

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Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03
A $46.4 million Super- 2 project is scheduled to begin March 30, 2026, on U.S. Highway 83 in Cottle and King counties. The work will stretch from FM 1038 in Paducah south to the Stonewall County line, with Zack Burkett Co. serving as the general contractor.
JAYTON SOFTBALL Junior Lauryn Rosa pitches for the Lady Jays against Knox City. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

JAYTON SOFTBALL Junior Lauryn Rosa pitches for the Lady Jays against Knox City. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

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Knox City knocks off Lady Jays in rematch of softball season opener

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03
After winning their first softball game of the year against the Knox City Houndettes, Jayton came up short March 12, 27-13. The Lady Jays led after one inning, 4-1. Catcher Sophia Nino got credit for two of those RBIs on a fielder’s choice. Reid Chisum’s infield hit then moved Nino to second.

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Local and area basketball teams garner postseason awards

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03
Area high school teams went deep in the 1A basketball playoffs this season, and the honors announced recently reflect just that. The Jayton Jaybirds made school history by winning the 1A Division II title for the third consecutive year.
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