Sports & Schools

Lady Jays start season with win over Snyder

Football action may last a while longer in Kent County, but the Jayton Lady Jays are another show in town that fans can now start cheering. Four seniors and three returning starters make up this year’s girls’ basketball team.
YEAR-END GENEROSITY At the Nov. 10 meeting of the Kent County Lions Club, plans were set for several community benefit events for the remainder of the year. | THE TEXAS SPUR

YEAR-END GENEROSITY At the Nov. 10 meeting of the Kent County Lions Club, plans were set for several community benefit events for the remainder of the year. | THE TEXAS SPUR

Kent County Lions to host community fundraisers during holiday season

Following a tasty meat-loaf lunch prepared by The Coffee Shop, the Kent County Lions Club turned its attention to ways to offset food insecurity in the community during the holiday season.
BRANCHING OUT Last Friday Texas Spur publisher Kay Ellington paid a visit to the new Lubbock branch of Spur Security Branch and presented copies of the newspaper carrying the story of the bank’s first branch outside its home county. | COURTESY PHOTO

BRANCHING OUT Last Friday Texas Spur publisher Kay Ellington paid a visit to the new Lubbock branch of Spur Security Branch and presented copies of the newspaper carrying the story of the bank’s first branch outside its home county. | COURTESY PHOTO

BRANCHING OUT

SPOTLIGHT ON 2ND ANNUAL SPUR CHILI COOKOFF

SPOTLIGHT ON 2ND ANNUAL SPUR CHILI COOKOFF

SPOTLIGHT ON 2ND ANNUAL SPUR CHILI COOKOFF

CHILI WINNERS At the Spur 2nd annual Chili Cook-off, Jeff Young of Odessa (top photo, in center), whose family roots go back to McAdoo in northeastern Dickens County, took first place with his spicy chili. Shawna Little of Spur (top photo, at right) won second with the sweet chili mentioned above.
THANKSGIVINGTREATS were provided to the Spur Food Bank to help those in need enjoy a delicious dessert. | HENRY CHAPMAN PHOTO

THANKSGIVINGTREATS were provided to the Spur Food Bank to help those in need enjoy a delicious dessert. | HENRY CHAPMAN PHOTO

From kitchen to ammunition, Dickens County 4-H participants master a variety of skills

At their last meeting, Dickens County Club members assembled 87 cobbler kits for the Spur Food Bank. The kits consisted of a cake mix, pie filling and a recipe to make a cobbler. Due to generous donations from the community many citizens of Dickens County will have a sweet treat for Thanksgiving.
Spur exchange student scores his first points in American football game

Spur exchange student scores his first points in American football game

Spur exchange student scores his first points in American football game

On Nov. 7, 2025, Spur traveled to Lorenzo to play the last district football game of the season. The Bulldogs came up short, but the Bulldogs fought the entire game. Spur began the game on defense. The Bulldogs started strong by stopping the Hornets on downs. The town battled up and down the field.
HUNTER ABERNATHY

HUNTER ABERNATHY

VARSITY SENIORS

Jayton girls finish 6th in State cross country; Chisum takes silver

Jayton girls finish 6th in State cross country; Chisum takes silver

Jayton girls finish 6th in State cross country; Chisum takes silver

Among the competitors in Texas UIL State cross country Division I on Friday, Oct. 31, in Round Rock, the Lady Jays finished 6th among 16 teams, with a total score of 148.
TOUCHDOWN Junior wide receiver Tucker Scott (6) heads to the end zone for a Jaybirds touchdown with his pass reception. | COURTESY PHOTO

TOUCHDOWN Junior wide receiver Tucker Scott (6) heads to the end zone for a Jaybirds touchdown with his pass reception. | COURTESY PHOTO

Jaybirds haunt Hornets for 50-0 Halloween victory

The Aspermont Hornets brought their 8-0 record to Jaybird Stadium Friday night, Oct. 31. and hit the ground running— but left at halftime feeling the sting of defeat.
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