By Ted Harbin, TwisTed Rodeo For the first time in school history, the Clarendon College women’s rodeo program is taking a full team to the College National Finals Rodeo. The Bulldogs wrapped up … [Read Full Article] about CC women’s rodeo team qualifies for nationals
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Hedley hires new principal
Hedley ISD School Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new principal for the 2024-2025 school year during their meeting on April 15. Brandi Moffett of Clarendon will be joining Hedley ISD as the principal. Moffett was raised in Amarillo and has … [Read Full Article] about Hedley hires new principal
Sheriff, prosecutor give raises with grants
The Donley County Sheriff’s Department and County Attorney have received state grants that are helping boost salaries and purchase vehicles without putting additional burden on the local taxpayers. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week his … [Read Full Article] about Sheriff, prosecutor give raises with grants
Lions to host annual Jones 5K Saturday
Runners and walkers will gather in Clarendon this Saturday, April 27 to raise awareness about child abuse during the 12th annual Chance Mark Jones Roar & Run 5K. More than 70 people have registered for the event, which is hosted by the Clarendon Lions … [Read Full Article] about Lions to host annual Jones 5K Saturday
Early voting starts April 22 for CCISD bonds, county sales taxes
Early voting starts Monday in Donley County with ballots to decide three sales tax proposals, a Clarendon school bond issue, and who will serve on the Clarendon CISD board and the Hedley City Council. Most early balloting will take place in the Donley … [Read Full Article] about Early voting starts April 22 for CCISD bonds, county sales taxes
Clarendon sales tax revenue up 10 percent in April
Clarendon’s sales tax revenues posted a healthy boost when Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar delivered April allocations to local governments last week. The city was up 10.52 percent from the same period in 2023 with an allocation for the month of $36,100.75 … [Read Full Article] about Clarendon sales tax revenue up 10 percent in April
Wildfire disaster loans deadline is May 13
The Small Business Administration last week reminded Texas businesses and residents of the May 13, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by the Smokehouse Creek Fire and the Windy Deuce Fire in Carson, Hemphill and … [Read Full Article] about Wildfire disaster loans deadline is May 13
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Editorial: Newspapers shine light in dark times
It’s National Sunshine Week again – a time when civic leaders and journalists try to remind the public of the importance of open government and the public’s right to know what their elected officials are up to. While Sunshine Week isn’t specifically about newspapers, there can be no doubt that it’s our job to shine […]
Letter: Just the facts, please
This past Saturday afternoon, I heard that the US Supreme Court ruled that a State could not disallow a candidate from a ballot. I remember about a year ago I heard a well-known Democrat talk about Democracy in her comment. There are several states currently attempting the same. So much for democracy. Question? Did you […]
Editorial: Little Boy Blue & the Man in the Moon
My child arrived just the other day. He came to the world in the usual way. October 19, 2006, to be exact. That’s when Benjamin Allen Homer Estlack came into our world and changed my life forever by making me a Dad. Seventeen years ago seems like “just the other day,” but as Harry Chapin’s […]
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