Sports & Schools

Scholarships available through BCEC

News Staff

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 04:00

SPECIAL TO THE TEXAS SPUR As part of their commitment to education and training, concern for community and support of youth, four scholarships are available through Big Country Electric Cooperative and affiliates: · Big Country EC Academic Scholarship – Two $4,000 scholarships will be awarded to...

Jayton Girl Scouts focus on new skills, service

News Staff

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 04:00

SPECIAL TO THE TEXAS SPUR On September 30, Girl Scout Troop 7115 held a special ceremony to welcome new members, celebrate girls bridging to higher levels and honor those rededicating themselves to another year of scouting.

Jaybirds win ‘Battle of the Birds’

News Staff

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 04:00

As the fall air began to blow into Jayton Stadium, the Jaybirds looked to end their non-district schedule on a high note to continue their perfect season record. The Rotan Yellowhammers stood in their way, hoping to play the role of spoiler.

FISHING REPORT

FISHING REPORT Panhandle Plains Region Week of Oct. 3, 2019

News Staff

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 04:00

Lake Alan Henry FAIR. Water clear 80–84 degrees; 3.59' low. Largemouth bass are good on rigged worms, spinner baits and crank baits. Early in the morning buzz-baits have been successful. Crappie are fair on minnows, and jigs. Catfish are fair on live bait and stink bait.

Spurettes 2nd at Wichita Falls XC meet Thursday; Zarate finishes 2nd overall with new personal record

News Staff

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 04:00

The Spurettes finished 2nd overall at the Wichita Falls Cross Country Meet Thursday. Bucki Smith finished 2nd overall. The varsity boys moved up a division and competed against 5A/6A runners. They finished 4th out of 8 teams against schools with 10 times Spur’s enrollment.

Bulldogs ground Eagles

News Staff

Thu, 10/03/2019 - 07:05

Spur jumped out to an early lead in their Friday night game with the Ropes Eagles. In the opening kickoff, Jacob Cole took the ball in for a TD from the 2-yard line after a kickoff bobble, with 9:45 left in the first quarter for an 8-0 lead.

Jayton stays perfect, defeats Petersburg

News Staff

Thu, 10/03/2019 - 07:05

In their first away contest of the season, the Jayton Jaybirds defeated the Petersburg Buffalos 75 to 26. While the score appeared to be lopsided in Jay-ton’s favor, spectators saw a different game.

Spurettes win Silver Spur Cross-Country meet; Bulldogs finish 2nd; Zarate champion runner

News Staff

Thu, 10/03/2019 - 04:00

The Spur varsity girls were the team champion at the Silver Spur Cross-Country Meet Saturday in Spur. The varsity boys team finished 2nd.

FISHING REPORT

News Staff

Thu, 10/03/2019 - 04:00

Lake Alan Henry FAIR. Water clear 82–85 degrees; 3.50' low. Largemouth bass are good on plastic worms, spinner and crank baits. Crappie are fair on minnows, and jigs. Catfish are fair on live bait and stink bait. Lake Colorado City Water stained; 78–85 degrees; 12.66' low.

2019 Spur Homecoming Queen nominees

News Staff

Thu, 09/26/2019 - 06:15

TEXAS SPUR PHOTO QUEEN CANDIDATES The 2019 Spur homecoming queen candidates are, left to right: freshman Paige Gonzalez, daughter of Freddy and Jodi Gonzalez, granddaughter of Darla and Kenneth Thomason and Roberto Gonzalez; sophomore Mallory Leary, daughter of Bob and Crystal Leary, granddaughter...

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