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Gamma Eta members represent chapter at Denton conference

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Five members of the Gamma Eta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International attended the Texas State Organization’s 92th Convention, “Unlocking the Possibilities,” in Denton, Texas, June 16-19, 2021. Those attending the convention were Debbi Ball, Spur; Sharon McDougle, Crosbyton; Terri Egerton, Lubbock; Jean Williams, Lubbock; and Janie Wigley, Allen, Texas, formerly of Crosbyton. Benny Ball, Spur, accompanied Debbi Ball on the trip.

FOOTBALL AT WAYLAND

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FOOTBALL AT WAYLAND Ethan Parsons of Spur, who played on the 2019 Bi-District Championship Spur Bulldogs football team, will be playing college football this fall. Parsons is a 2020 SHS graduate and currently a sophomore at South Plains College, has been signed by Wayland Baptist University in Plainview to play football this fall.

SUMMER BASKETBALL

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SUMMER BASKETBALL The Spurettes varsity girls wrapped up their summer basketball last week. They played 10 games in two days at New Home, and in total played 35 games this spring and summer.

Spur Senior Citizens

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Week of June 24, 2012

JAYTON #9

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JAYTON #9 Dave Campbell’s Texas Football has predicted Texas Spur Country’s Jayton Jaybirds to be the number 9 team in the state in 1A-Six Man football. Strawn, featured in its own TV show on the CBS All Access channel, now Paramount channel, is No. 3 in the Class 1A Division II poll behind topranked Motley County and Richland Springs. Balmorhea is the defending state champion, after beating Richland Springs in the title game in 2020.

Big Country EC Operation Round Up Program: Here to Meet Needs in Our Communities

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For six years now, Big Country Electric Cooperative (BCEC) members’ Operation Round Up change contributions have helped families and service organizations locally. Since 2015, the Operation Round Up program has contributed more than $350,000 to our local communities through organizations who provide charitable and educational services, as well as to families with demonstrated financial need. Operation Round Up is supported by BCEC members whose electric bills are “Rounded Up” to the nearest dollar. The “Round Up” amount goes into the Operation Round Up fund for distribution in the counties we serve: Borden, Fisher, Garza, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Mitchell, Nolan, Scurry, Shackelford, Stonewall and Throckmorton. Every penny stays in our local counties, benefiting folks right here at home.

Patton Ex-Students present Class of 2021 Salutatorian scholarship to Rivera

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Gabriel Rogelio Rivera, 2021 Patton Springs ISD salutatorian, was selected to receive the $250 PHS Ex-Students Association Scholarship. Rivera, who plans to attend South Plains College, is the son of Leeann Moreno of Matador and the grandson of Roy and Benito Moreno of Matador.

A FAN’S GUIDE to the 9th Annual Adult Coed Softball Tournament in Spur

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If you’re planning on going to and watching the ninth annual Adult Coed Softball Tournament in Spur Friday and Saturday, here’s a fan’s guide to help you know how the games are played.

ALL-STAR STANDOUT

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ALL-STAR STANDOUT Jayton High School’s Pecos Smith, who graduated in May, played in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Victory Bowl All-Star game Saturday night at Abilene’s Shotwell Stadium. Coach Josh Stanaland stopped by to check out the game.

DICKENS AT STATE 4-H

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DICKENS AT STATE 4-H Several Dickens County 4-H members competed at the 4-H State Roundup in College Station June 7–9. Pictured on back row are Jaydee Foster, Laney Weiser, Paige Gonzales, Kori Swaringen, Mackenzie Gardner and Bucki Smith. On front row are Kaydence Leyva, Kinley Chandler, Melania Ramirez, Alyssa Fulmer and Kyle Schledwitz.