Sports & Schools

Jayton speakers win bronze at State UIL CX Debate meet

News Staff

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 04:16

AREA DEBATE TEAMS MAKE STRONG SHOWING, ALL ADVANCING TO SWEET SIXTEEN SUE JANE SULLIVAN | TEXAS SPUR Jayton’s Cooper Spray and Abigail Mosley brought home bronze medals after advancing to the Final Four in the State UIL CX Debate Meet held on the University of Texas Campus March 16-17.

Dickens 4-H report, March 2025

Staff Reports

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 04:16

Dickens County 4-H continues to be busy as spring begins with final awards at the major stock shows and planning for upcoming events and district 4-H contests. Our 4-H club is joining up with the Dickens Do Gooders organization to hold our 5th annual Easter Egg Hunt.

KEYLEE MOLINA, JUNIOR UIL All-State Tournament Team 1st Team All-Region

SPOTLIGHT ON SPURETTES BASKETBALL POST-SEASON HONORS

News Staff

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 04:16

COURTESY PHOTOS

‘MEAT’-ING UP AT THE MAJORS Henry Chapman (left) and CalvinHays Chapman participated in the Meat Judging competition at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. There are no separate age groups for younger and older contestants. CalvinHays placed 6th overall, and Henry placed 16th. | COURTESY PHOTO

‘MEAT’-ING UP AT THE MAJORS

News Staff

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 04:16

TxDOT sets Super-2 project for US 83 in Cottle, King counties

Staff Reports

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03

A $46.4 million Super- 2 project is scheduled to begin March 30, 2026, on U.S. Highway 83 in Cottle and King counties. The work will stretch from FM 1038 in Paducah south to the Stonewall County line, with Zack Burkett Co. serving as the general contractor. The project covers 43.

JACE CHISUM, SENIOR CO-DISTRICT MOST VALUABLE PLAYER (WITH ASPERMONT’S KESLIE CRISWELL) ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT

SPOTLIGHT ON JAYTON GIRLS BASKETBALL UIL DISTRICT 15-A ALL-DISTRICT HONORS

News Staff

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03

JAYTON SOFTBALL Junior Lauryn Rosa pitches for the Lady Jays against Knox City. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

Knox City knocks off Lady Jays in rematch of softball season opener

Sue Jane Sullivan |

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:03

After winning their first softball game of the year against the Knox City Houndettes, Jayton came up short March 12, 27-13. The Lady Jays led after one inning, 4-1. Catcher Sophia Nino got credit for two of those RBIs on a fielder’s choice. Reid Chisum’s infield hit then moved Nino to second.