Sports & Schools

Spur 5th graders tour city sites to learn about Bill of Rights

“Let’s Celebrate the Bill of Rights and Voting Rights Amendments” was the theme of Mrs. Pat Hightower’s 5thgrade social studies project at Spur Elementary School this spring.

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AREA TITLE

AREA TITLE The Paducah Dragons won the Area title Friday night by defeating the Hamlin Pied Pipers 72–52 in Munday. Paducah then faced the Hermleigh Cardinals Tuesday at Abilene McMurray in the regional quarterfinals.

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BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS

BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS The Spur Bulldogs won the bi-district championship last Tuesday night by defeating Knox City 60-32 in Hamlin. They advanced to the area game, where they lost by 1 point in the final seconds of the game to Westbrook.

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Spurettes win bi-district, lose area by 1 point to Aspermont

Basketball playoff weeks are chock-full of breaking news milestones that occur off-cycle for weekly newspapers. Consider what has happened in the world of 15-1A girls’ basketball since The Texas Spur went to press at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

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Appletons take over as directors of CrossView camp

The Dickens-based Cross- View Christian Camp will welcome new leaders Seth Appleton as camp director and Kassi Appleton as director of development this month, according to information shared by the organization. The Appletons were hired by CrossView’s board January 19.

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STATE BOUND

STATE BOUND Spur ISD recently participated in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Regional Conference in Lubbock. Each of these students advanced to the state competition that will be held in April in Dallas. 5th place in Professional Presentation went to Gavin Arnold, Ysabella Garza, and Katie Combs. 1st place in Public Policy Advocate went to Paige Bonham. 5th place in Career Investigation went to Tessah Adams. 3rd place in Entrepreneurship went to Maranda Williams, Kelcie Robinson, and Chris Castillo.

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HEAR US ROAR

HEAR US ROAR Jayton-Girard ISD Students of the Month for January 2020, recognized by the Kent County Lions Club at its February meeting, are (from left) 12th grader Brennah Abernathy, daughter of W. C. and Arlene Abernathy; 8th grader Daylee Chisum, daughter of Kevin and McKenzie Chisum; and 11th grader Tripp Scott, son of Cody and Shelle Scott. Not pictured is 2nd grader Carter Young, son of Kay Hadderton & Raymond Young.

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