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BULLDOGS BATTLE OWLS in the first District game of the year, at home. | COURTESY PHOTOS

BULLDOGS BATTLE OWLS in the first District game of the year, at home. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Spur falls to Silverton in District matchup

Spur Yearbook Staff
Thu, 10/16/2025 - 04:55
Spur opened district play on Friday Oct. 10, hosting Silverton Owls at Jones Stadium. Silverton took the victory with 29 points to Spur’s 14. Spur received the ball to start the game. #12 Willie Ortiz caught the ball and started the game with a 13-yard gain.
Jaybirds slam door on Bobcats

Jaybirds slam door on Bobcats

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Jaybirds slam door on Bobcats

Staff Reports
Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26
This week it was the D1 #9-ranked Newcastle Bobcats, but it was another 45-point victory for the Jaybirds, defeating Newcastle 61-15 early in the 3rd quarter. Credit Newcastle for coming out strong and matching the Jaybirds drive for drive early to the point of a 15-15 tie to end the first quarter.
400 DUMP TRUCK LOADS of stone and dirt is what TxDOT estimates will be required to fill a 70-foot-feep sinkhole in rural Cottle County. | TxDOT FACEBOOK PAGE

400 DUMP TRUCK LOADS of stone and dirt is what TxDOT estimates will be required to fill a 70-foot-feep sinkhole in rural Cottle County. | TxDOT FACEBOOK PAGE

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Work continues on FM 1038 sinkhole in Cottle County

News Staff
Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHILDRESS— Texas Department of Transportation crews continue hauling material to the site of a sinkhole located on FM 1038 in Cottle County between County Roads 485 and 489. As of Thursday, Oct.
JAYTON BAND The Jayton Jaybird Band competed at the Big Country Marching Festival in Abilene Saturday and placed 4th in the 1A bands division. They also placed 2nd in percussion. | COURTESY PHOTO

JAYTON BAND The Jayton Jaybird Band competed at the Big Country Marching Festival in Abilene Saturday and placed 4th in the 1A bands division. They also placed 2nd in percussion. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Jayton junior high, high school XC teams win honors at last week’s meet

Staff Reports
Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26
Jayton’s junior high and high school Jaybirds and Lady Jays competed at the 2nd Annual Jayton cross country meet last week. In team results, the high school Lady Jays finished in 1st place, while the high school Jaybirds finished in 2nd place.
Club championship results

Club championship results

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Club championship results

Charla Parsons
Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26
Tuesday Scramble Recap, September 30.  We had 32 players show up ready to play some golf, and eight teams were formed. There was a 2-way tie for first place.
BULLDOGSYIELDTO EAGLES Spur’s varsity football squad put up a valiant effort versis O’Donnell last Friday but look toward district play starting Oct. 10. | COURTESY PHOTOS

BULLDOGSYIELDTO EAGLES Spur’s varsity football squad put up a valiant effort versis O’Donnell last Friday but look toward district play starting Oct. 10. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Spur takes tough loss in O’Donnell

News Staff
Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26
SPUR YEARBOOK STAFF Spur traveled to O’Donnell Oct. 3, 2025 for a game that wasn’t the outcome the Bulldogs desired, falling to the Eagles 58-14. The Bulldogs fought and showed more grit, heart, and determination on the field Friday.
TTU Invitational Fall Meat Judging

TTU Invitational Fall Meat Judging

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From sewing to showing, Dickens 4-H stays busy during the school year

Henry Chapman For Dickens 4-h
Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26
Dickens 4-H is continuing into fall with work on the upcoming District Contests. Amanda Spiva is coaching horse judging. If you want to learn more, contact her at the Extension office. The Food Challenge Teams have had two practices to get ready for the November contest.

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Spur Schools post 1st six weeks honor rolls

Staff Reports
Thu, 10/09/2025 - 04:26
The following students enrolled in Spur middle and high schools earned “A” Honor Roll for the 1st six weeks of the 2025–26 school year.
Area Fishing Report

Area Fishing Report

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Area Fishing Report

News Staff
Thu, 10/02/2025 - 04:27
WEEK OF SEPT. 24, 2025 TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT LAKE ALAN HENRY FAIR. 76 degrees; 2.67 feet below pool. Crappie are fair in 20 feet of water using minnows. Catfish are fair in 12-16 feet of water over baited holes. Report by Randy Britton, The Bait Shop, Post, Texas.
The Jayton high school Jaybirds and Lady Jays competed at the Region I Preview at Mae Simmons in Lubbock Saturday, Sept. 27. The Jaybirds and Lady Jays were the meet champions. Individual medalists for the Lady Jays were Jace Chisum, 1st place, and Maci Scott, 6th place. For the Jaybirds, Sean Stanaland finished in 3rd place, Ben Baldridge in 14th, Tucker Scott in 21st, and Easton Bleiker in 23rd.

The Jayton high school Jaybirds and Lady Jays competed at the Region I Preview at Mae Simmons in Lubbock Saturday, Sept. 27. The Jaybirds and Lady Jays were the meet champions. Individual medalists for the Lady Jays were Jace Chisum, 1st place, and Maci Scott, 6th place. For the Jaybirds, Sean Stanaland finished in 3rd place, Ben Baldridge in 14th, Tucker Scott in 21st, and Easton Bleiker in 23rd.

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Jayton XC wins Region 1 Preview meet in Lubbock

News Staff
Thu, 10/02/2025 - 04:27
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