Sports & Schools

Dickens County livestock show set for Jan. 22–23

It’s January, and rural Texans know what that means—Junior Livestock Stock time. Dickens County 4-H and FFA member are hard at work preparing their animals for 2021 event, will be held at the Spur Exhibition Barn Friday and Saturday, Jan. 22–23.

JAGS LEAD

JAGS LEAD The Guthrie Jaguars boys’ basketball team leads District 5-1A as of January 4, with a 10–1 record. District play gets underway this week. COURTESY PHOTO

Update shared on Jan. 5 date for rescheduled 1A state final

On Monday morning sixman football fans rejoiced at the news shared from Balmorhea ISD: “The Balmorhea vs. Richland Springs game is set for (Thursday) Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. We will be the home team at San Angelo. We are working on ticketing information and should have that available early this week.

Patton Springs honors Students of the Month for October/November

Elementary students of the month at Patton Springs ISD are Tatom Bridge and Jaylyln Sumner. Tatom, a 5th grader, is the daughter of Clayt and Laurie Bridge of Afton. She enjoys drawing and gaming in her spare time.

SPURETTES WIN

SPURETTES WIN The Spur varsity girls basketball team defeated Floydada 37-27 on December 15. DANA CONRAD PHOTOS

BULLDOGS WIN

BULLDOGS WIN The Spur Bulldogs defeated the Knox City Greyhounds 26-19 Saturday. DANA CONRAD PHOTOS

Spur Senior Citizens

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., will be serving a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472.

Big Country EC Operation Round Up meets needs in West Texas communities

For five years now, Big Country Electric Cooperative (BCEC) members’ Operation Round Up change contributions have helped families and service organizations locally, according to spokesperson Sarah McLen.

Area students named to fall 2020 dean’s list for Angelo State University

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the dean’s list designation for the 2020 fall semester. To be eligible for the ASU Dean's List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

SPURETTES WIN

SPURETTES WIN The Spur varsity girls team defeated Hale Center 63-31 on Saturday, Dec. 12. DANA CONRAD PHOTOS