SUNSET ON BECKTON’S The steakhouse on Highway 82 in Dickens announced in early January that it was shutting down for good. The closure leaves another gap in restaurant options in Dickens County even as others spring up down the road in Spur. | THE TEXAS SPUR
NEW FACES, NEW PLACES
In Jayton, more great things are coming soon, according to the banner at the Lone Star Market and Café on south Main Street. Interior furnishings, including beveragestocked drink cases, are under way. A new cold-food case has also been installed up the
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Jayton basketball teams win over Rotan
The Spur boys and girls varsity basketball teams were in full action last week. On January 7, they split a pair of games with Paducah. The Spurettes got the win over Paducah 64-20, and the Bulldogs fell to a very strong Paducah boys squad 70-34. On January 10 both Spur teams lost to the state-ranked girls and boys teams from Valley. The Spurettes lost 56-33, and the Bulldogs fell 70-17. This Friday, Spur hosts Patton Springs. | DANA CONRAD PHOTOS
At the Lubbock Sports Authority ShowcaseTripleheader at Frenship High School, #7 4A Estacado beat #1 1A State Jayton, 88-59. | COURTESY PHOTO
In Jayton last week, well wishers honored longtime county judge’s secretary Becky Arnold (left) and county commissioner Roy Chisum with a retirement party | COURTESY PHOTO
