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Dickens Republicans go for Paxton in runoff

News Staff

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 05:12

BARBARA BRANNON | TEXAS SPUR In a Republican primary runoff contest May 26, 2026, for U.S. Senator that pitted Trump-backed former attorney general Ken Paxton against longtime incumbent John Cornyn, Dickens County went for Paxton with 79.23% of 181 total votes cast.

UNDER SHADY MESQUITES a new clubhouse has been taking shape for the Spur Golf Association. The new metal building replaces an old wood-frame structure. The SGA obtained a forgivable loan of $25,000 from the Spur Economic Development Corporation to help defray construction expenses. | TEXAS SPUR

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18 players in May 19 scramble

Stephanie Beaty

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 05:12

Tuesday Scramble Recap, May 19: We had some cooler weather this week, and eighteen players showed up ready to play some golf, with six teams being formed. There was a 2-way tie for 1st place, and the teams decided to split 1st place and 2nd place. There was also a 3-way tie for 3rd place.

A SENIOR TRADITION Spur seniors continued a time-honored tradition last week in the faculty versus seniors basketball game took place before the Class of 2026 graduated. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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A SENIOR TRADITION

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Thu, 05/28/2026 - 05:12

REPEAT STATE CHAMPION

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REPEAT STATE CHAMPION

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Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:33

REPEAT STATE CHAMPION In the 1A Boys 800 Meter Run Sean Stanaland of Jayton won the State Championship for the 2nd Year in a row.

36 players for golf scramble

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36 players for golf scramble

Stephanie Beaty

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:33

Tuesday Scramble Recap, May 12, 2026: Thirty- six players showed up ready to play some golf, and nine teams were formed. There was a 2-way tie for 1st place, and a playoff on hole #1 was decided since the scorecards were exactly the same!

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Buckle up or pay the price

Txdot

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:33

CHILDRESS – We are Texans. We wear our Lone Star belt buckles with pride, but it’s the buckle in your car or truck that matters the most. It’s the one that can save your life.

DUAL DEGREE

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DUAL DEGREE

News Staff

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:43

DUAL DEGREE Congratulations go to Spur High School senior Joshua Ortiz, who earned his Associate of Arts in General Studies last week from South Plains College and will receive his high school diploma next week.

ERIN MCGALLIARD

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Dickens 4-H member receives $5,000 scholarship

Ronda Dalton |

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:43

The Texas 4-H Foundation announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards last week. Erin McGalliard, a senior and nine-year member of Dickens County 4-H, received a $5,000 scholarship.

27 players at May 5 scramble

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27 players at May 5 scramble

Stephanie Beaty

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:43

Tuesday Scramble Recap, May 5th: Twenty-seven players showed up ready to play some golf, and seven teams were formed.

ABIGAIL MOSLEY

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Lady Jays, coach nab district honors

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Thu, 05/07/2026 - 05:12

SUE JANE SULLIVAN | TEXAS SPUR After a season that saw the Jayton Lady Jays softball team advance to postseason play for the first time in the school’s program, the individual awards have been announced for District 8-A. Hillary Bleiker was named Coach of the Year, while junior Lauryn Rosa was...

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