The 2024 Texas Panhandle Wildfires are the subject of a documentary coming to the Mulkey Theatre next Thursday, September 26. “We’re Here” tells the story of Panhandle ranchers and the friends and … [Read Full Article] about Mulkey to show wildfire documentary
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City sales tax revenue grew in August allocations
Clarendon’s sales tax revenues grew for September when Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar delivered monthly allocations last week. The city received $40,451.08 for the month, which is up 11.43 percent from $36,301.59 a year ago. Clarendon’s calendar year-to-date … [Read Full Article] about City sales tax revenue grew in August allocations
Aldermen appoint Smith to vacant council seat
The Clarendon City Council named Mandy Smith to take a vacant alderman’s position during their regular meeting last Thursday, September 12. Alderman John Lockhart stepped down from the council last month, and city officials had received two letters of … [Read Full Article] about Aldermen appoint Smith to vacant council seat
Pantex awards more than $117K in community grants
In its continuing tradition of granting requests from regional non-profit groups, Pantex has donated another $117,070.53 to twelve such groups, distributed with the assistance of the Amarillo Area Foundation. Now in its ninth year, the fund has awarded a … [Read Full Article] about Pantex awards more than $117K in community grants
TxDOT 287 survey deadline extended
The public now has until September 27 to complete a survey for the Texas Department of Transportation to provide feedback on the feasibility of upgrading US 287 to interstate highway standards. The original deadline for the survey was September 16, but the … [Read Full Article] about TxDOT 287 survey deadline extended
Donley Co. considering facility for emergency operations
Donley County Judge John Howard addressed the county’s plans for recently acquired property near the Courthouse Square as the featured program at the Clarendon Lions Club Tuesday. The county acquired a quarter of a block at the southwest corner of Third and … [Read Full Article] about Donley Co. considering facility for emergency operations
King outlines priorties at forum
State Rep. Ken King will be the lone voice representing truly rural Texas when the next Legislative session starts he told a crowd of citizens and students last Tuesday at Clarendon College’s Bairfield Activity Center. King said his House District 88 is the … [Read Full Article] about King outlines priorties at forum
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Editorial: Take time to fill out US 287 survey
Communities along US 287 have just a few days left to fill out a state survey about possibly upgrading the highway to interstate standards. The deadline for the survey has been extended to September 27, and the link is at the bottom of this column. If you care about the long-term future of Clarendon and […]
Editorial: Council vote was right for Clarendon
The Clarendon City Council exhibited great courage last Thursday, May 9, when it unanimously rejected a proposed ordinance from an out-of-town political activist. Abortion is illegal in Clarendon, Texas. That didn’t change just because the council said “no” to the “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” ordinance. The State of Texas has one of the most […]
Letter: God wants love, not division
By Chris Reuter, Clarendon God loves everyone! I was doing a study in my Bible the other night, and the Lord led me to some scripture that brought a ton of wisdom to light about certain subjects I was having slight confusion on. Remember, God is not the author of confusion. Man using God’s word […]
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