The Clarendon College Stampede Rodeo starts this week with more than 800 contestants signing up for about 1,000 entries. “This is about 100 more contestants than last time [in 2022],” Franks said. … [Read Full Article] about Stampede rodeo this week at CC
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Election to decide Hedley CISD tax
Hedley school officials are hoping voters will approve a higher tax rate this November to help the district compete on faculty and staff salaries and keep up with maintenance and safety issues. The Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) will be … [Read Full Article] about Election to decide Hedley CISD tax
Hunt underway after Memphis police chief shot
A manhunt for suspect who shot the Memphis Police Chief entered its sixth day in Hall County Tuesday as the multiple agencies continued the search. Authorities have been looking for Seth Altman, age 33, of Memphis on a charge of Attempted Capital Murder of … [Read Full Article] about Hunt underway after Memphis police chief shot
City council to discuss trash service
The Clarendon City Council will be talking trash during its regular meeting this Thursday at 5:30. The city and residents have been grappling with issues of Dumpsters not being picked up in a timely manner, and this week’s council agenda includes reviewing … [Read Full Article] about City council to discuss trash service
Hedley hosts annual Cotton Festival this Friday and Saturday
The 2024 Hedley Cotton Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12, with food, music, and fun for the whole family. A chili supper at the Hedley Senior Citizens will kick things off Friday at 5 p.m. followed by music with Johnny Woodard in … [Read Full Article] about Hedley hosts annual Cotton Festival this Friday and Saturday
‘Bonnie & Clyde’ to be staged Oct. 20
The Mulkey Theatre will welcome back the Texas Comedies team to present “Bonnie & Clyde: A Musical Comedy” on Sunday, October 20, at 1:30 p.m. In this irreverent new musical comedy about the notorious Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, a man obsessed with … [Read Full Article] about ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ to be staged Oct. 20
CC Stampede Rodeo to be held October 10-12
It’s time to saddle up and get ready for a fun ride as the Clarendon College Stampede welcomes more than 700 entries to its NIRA rodeo Thursday-Saturday, October 10-12, 2024, at the indoor Matlock Arena of the CC Livestock & Equine Center on US 287. In … [Read Full Article] about CC Stampede Rodeo to be held October 10-12
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Guest Column: Osprey crash generates unfair criticism
By US Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Amarillo) The crash of a CV-22 Osprey, call sign Gundam 22, off the coast of Japan in November 2023 has generated a wave of unfair scrutiny against the aircraft. The loss of any service member is an absolute tragedy, but the conversation surrounding the V-22 Osprey has become disproportionately negative, […]
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 […]
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