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STATE DEBATE HONORS Congratulations go to Jayton's Abigail Mosley and Cooper Spray of Jayton who won the Bronze medal in the 2026 1A UIL CX State Debate championship. | COURTESY PHOTO

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STATE DEBATE HONORS

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Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03

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Spur PTO hosting spring bingo fundraiser March 28

Kaysi Gray |

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03

The Spur Parent Teacher Organization is inviting the community to their first annual Spring Bingo Night on Saturday, March 28. While Bingo has been a fan favorite at their annual Fall Fest, this is the first spring event for the community. Everyone will be playing to help raise money for the PTO.

STATE COMPETITION Spur High School had two teams competing last week at the State UIL CX meet. From left: senior Steven Hulme, senior Dana Parnell, junior Saegan Molina, and senior Josh Ortiz. The students are coached by Myles Hammack. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

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STATE COMPETITION

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Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03

SPOTLIGHT ON JAYTON SOFTBALL WINS OPENER

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SPOTLIGHT ON JAYTON SOFTBALL WINS OPENER

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Thu, 03/12/2026 - 05:38

JAYTON ONE ACT PLAY HONORS

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JAYTON ONE ACT PLAY HONORS

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Thu, 03/12/2026 - 05:38

OAPHONORS Congratulations go to the Jayton One Act Play company of“We All Fall Down” as they are advancing to bidistrict.

SENIORSTANDOUT Jaybirds senior Colt Gentry (20) led the way against Ira in Jayton’s 58-38 regional championship win. Gentry scored 27 points and helped control the boards. | SMcCOWEN PHOTO

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Final Four once more

Sue Jane Sullivan |

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 05:38

It was an atmosphere of “been there, done that” as the Jayton Jaybirds rode their playoff poise to take a win over the Ira Bulldogs in the Region II-A final, 58-38, in the March 6 game played in Lubbock’s United Spirit Arena.

OPENING WIN The Jayton girls softball team started their season with a win over the Knox City Houndettes 18-4 at Knox City Saturday morning. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Lady Jays softball begins season with win over Knox City

Sue Jane Sullivan |

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 05:38

As if there weren’t enough to do in Jayton, Texas, these days, the girls softball team has started its season, and the results model the winning tradition that the Kent County school has come to expect.

Spur Exes announce 2026 Homecoming date

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Spur Exes announce 2026 Homecoming date

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Thu, 03/12/2026 - 05:38

Mark your calendars, Spur exes far and wide: the date for 2026 Spur Homecoming has been set.

Paschall earns doctorate in physical therapy from HSU

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Paschall earns doctorate in physical therapy from HSU

Staff Reports

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 05:38

Cara Paschall, daughter of Cap Rock Telephone employee Lisa Paschall and a graduate of the Spur High School Class of 2021, recently received her white coat in physical therapy from Hardin-Simmons University, according to a social media post.

CROSSVIEW FAMILY New executive director of the CrossView Christian Camp Corey Savage (center) and wife, Cindy, are pictured with childrenJaxon, Braxton, Madison, Ryleigh and Everly Jo. | COURTESY PHOTO

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CrossView Christian Camp names new director

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Thu, 03/12/2026 - 05:38

The board of Cross-View Christian Camp, in Dickens, Texas, recently welcomed Corey Savage as the camp’s new executive director.

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