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District opener set for Friday as Spurettes host Motley County

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District opener set for Friday as Spurettes host Motley County

Sue Jane Sullivan |

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16

DEFEAT CROSBYTON IN FINAL TUNEUP BEFORE LEAGUE PLAY Just like the weather on the Rolling Plains, Texas high school basketball has four unpredictable seasons.

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Cap Rock Telephone accepting scholarship applications

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16

According to Cap Rock Telephone’s December newsletter, two categories of scholarships are now open for applications. The cooperative’s Scholastic Achievement Award, which is intended for graduating seniors who live within its service area, is accepting applications through Thursday, Apr. 16.

DICKENS COUNTY JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULE

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DICKENS COUNTY JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULE

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16

Swenson Park Show Barn, Spur, Texas Friday, January 16, 2026 12 noon–2:00 p.m. Weigh-in all Sheep, Goats, Swine 4 p.m. Beef Show Immediately followed by the Goat show Immediately followed by the Sheep Show Immediately followed by the Swine Show Saturday, January 17, 2026 7:00 a.m.– 8:00 a.m.

Big wins for Spurettes in Eula Holiday Tournament

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Big wins for Spurettes in Eula Holiday Tournament

Sue Jane Sullivan |

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16

The Spur Spurettes gifted themselves some post-Christmas wins after the short holiday break, winning two of three games in the Eula basketball tournament Dec. 30-31. Coach Colton Rogers’ team is now sitting at .500 on the season at 11-11, with district looming. Motley County comes to Spur Jan.

For the first time in ten years, Spur High School has a student competing in Austin at the UIL Congressional Debate Meet. Junior Saegan Molina, daughter of Audra and Joe Molina, will speak Jan. 7 on the University of Texas campus. Should she advance to finals, Saegan will be competing at the Texas State Capitol Jan. 8. Myles Hammack is coach for the Spur speech and debate team. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

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SPUR HONOR

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Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:16

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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES

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Wed, 12/31/2025 - 08:17

CLASS 1A BOYS WEEK OF DEC. 29, 2025 1. Jayton (1-0) 2. Gordon (0-0) 3. Brookeland (9-7) 4. Texline (11-4) 5. Huckabay (19-2) 6. Munday (10-6) 7. Fayetteville (13-5) 8. Whitharral (7-7) 9. Slocum (13-6) 10. Perrin-Whitt (11-5) 11. Richards (12-2) 12.

Lady Jays drop league opener to Aspermont

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Lady Jays drop league opener to Aspermont

Sue Jane Sullivan |

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 08:17

The District 15-A basketball slate began Dec. 22 for Jayton’s Lady Jays. The opening district contest was an away game in Aspermont, with the host Lady Hornets taking the win, 46-34. “It was one of those games that we just couldn’t make a shot,” Lady Jay head coach Kevin Chisum said.

SUE JANE SULLIVAN | TEXAS SPUR

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Jaybirds change sports, continue winning ways

Just Two Days After

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 08:17

BASKETBALL SEASON BEGINS AFTER STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RUN walking off the field at AT&T Stadium draped with gold medals, many of the same Jayton Jaybirds stepped onto their home court to play the first basketball game of the season Friday, Dec. 19.

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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES

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Wed, 12/31/2025 - 08:17

WEEK OF DEC. 29, 2025 CLASS 1A GIRLS 1. Eula (19-0) 2. Hermleigh (19-0) 3. Nazareth (10-4) 4. Gordon (15-0) 5. Whitharral (13-4) 6. Nueces Canyon (12-1) 7. Broaddus (16-3) 8. Saltillo (16-3) 9. Zavalla (17-3) 10. Moulton (19-2) 11. Irion County (14-2) 12. Bellevue (15-2) 13.

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Post resident injured in Clairemont collision with cows Dec. 29, 2025

Texas Spur Staff Reports

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 08:17

According to local reports verified by Kent County Sheriff William Scogin, two eastbound vehicles were involved in a collision with cattle at the intersection of Highway 380 and County Road 103 near the Clairemont Cemetery Monday morning, Dec. 29, 2025. Sgt.

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