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BACK IN THE BLUE The Spur Bulldogs have begun summer practices under the leadership of Head Coach Tate Clark (above, in left photo), who was outforanextendedsickleavein 2024. Last year the team went undefeated in District under the substitute coaching of Superintendent Craig Hamilton (above, in right photo)—who’s assisting in the early going this year. | TEXAS SPUR

BACK IN THE BLUE The Spur Bulldogs have begun summer practices under the leadership of Head Coach Tate Clark (above, in left photo), who was outforanextendedsickleavein 2024. Last year the team went undefeated in District under the substitute coaching of Superintendent Craig Hamilton (above, in right photo)—who’s assisting in the early going this year. | TEXAS SPUR

Reigning District Champs Spur Bulldogs kick off workouts for new season

Kay Ellington |
Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:00
MIDNIGHT MADNESS AUG. 9 • MEET THE BULLDOGS AUG. 19 The 2024 Spur Bulldogs football team captured the imagination of sports fans across the state last year with its own version of a Cinderella story.
28 players in weekly Scramble

28 players in weekly Scramble

28 players in weekly Scramble

News Staff
Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:00
CHARLA PARSONS Tuesday Scramble Recap, July 29. We had 28 players and were able to form seven 4-person teams. 1st place went to the team of Tye Scoggins, Eddie Clark, Jimmy Ashley and Jared Ashley with a score of 29 (7 under).
Dickens Co. 4-H holds ‘Popsicles at the Pool’

Dickens Co. 4-H holds ‘Popsicles at the Pool’

Dickens Co. 4-H holds ‘Popsicles at the Pool’

Henry Chapman, Dickens Couny 4-h
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 20:50
Dickens County 4-H held its annual pre-registration event “Popsicles at the Pool” at the Spur City pool on July 26. Anyone who signed up for 4-H was given popsicles and a free pass to swim at the pool that day. 24 people signed up.
Tuesday scramble hosts 60 golfers

Tuesday scramble hosts 60 golfers

Tuesday scramble hosts 60 golfers

News Staff
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 20:50
CHARLA PARSONS Tuesday Scramble Recap, July 22: We had 60 players show up to play and were able to form twenty teams. 1st Place went to the team of Jimmy Ashley, Jared Ashley, Brian Beaty, Stephanie Beaty and Caleb Herzog with a score of 31 (5 under).
Last week Jayton’s Reading Buddies visited the Kent County Nursing Home to share some bookish adventures with residents. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Last week Jayton’s Reading Buddies visited the Kent County Nursing Home to share some bookish adventures with residents. | COURTESY PHOTOS

READING BUDDIES

News Staff
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 11:31
Several seniors in Kent County 4-H placed with their record books in District 3 competition this week. The community takes pride in them and their accomplishments! Garrison Allen took 1st Place in Entomology; Kirby Miller placed 2nd in Poultry; and Camryn Arnold placed 4th in Shooting Sports. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

Several seniors in Kent County 4-H placed with their record books in District 3 competition this week. The community takes pride in them and their accomplishments! Garrison Allen took 1st Place in Entomology; Kirby Miller placed 2nd in Poultry; and Camryn Arnold placed 4th in Shooting Sports. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

KENT4-H RECORD BOOK HONORS

News Staff
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 11:31
Lady Jaybird Gracelyn Raimer has been representing Jayton this week at the Newcombe Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels. Stay tuned to next week’s issue for results. | COURTESY PHOTO

Lady Jaybird Gracelyn Raimer has been representing Jayton this week at the Newcombe Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels. Stay tuned to next week’s issue for results. | COURTESY PHOTO

JAYTON TENNIS

News Staff
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 11:31
Representatives from Matador National Wildlife Refuge gave a talk to residents of the Kent County Nursing Home last week. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Representatives from Matador National Wildlife Refuge gave a talk to residents of the Kent County Nursing Home last week. | COURTESY PHOTOS

WILDLIFE TALK

News Staff
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 11:31
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