The Childress District has completed phase two of the US 287 bridge project in Clarendon. Beginning Jan. 6, 2026, a traffic switch will occur to transition the project into its third and final … [Read Full Article] about US 287 project moves into final phase of work
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USDA sets Jan. 15 deadline for conservation programs
The US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) established a national Jan. 15, 2026, batching deadline for the first funding round of key conservation programs. This national batching date ensures producers have a clear, … [Read Full Article] about USDA sets Jan. 15 deadline for conservation programs
Pantex reaches milestone with production of W88 weapon
Officials with the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) and the Pantex Plant, operated by PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC, (PXD), last week celebrated the successful completion of the Last Production Unit (LPU) of the W88 … [Read Full Article] about Pantex reaches milestone with production of W88 weapon
4-H gathers donations
Donley 4-H members collected over 130 winter warmth items including hats, gloves, scarves and coats to donate to the Crossties clothing ministry recently. President Gracie Ellis and Vice President Kyler Bell delivered them to the center. … [Read Full Article] about 4-H gathers donations
City okays northside water line proposal
Council votes to discipline secretary The Clarendon City Council approved moving forward with a project to replace aging water lines on north side of town during its regular meeting last Thursday, December 11. Former alderman Mandy Smith spoke in support … [Read Full Article] about City okays northside water line proposal
Franks wraps another solid NFR
By Ted Harbin, TwisTed Rodeo LAS VEGAS – It’s been a whirlwind 365 days for bareback rider Cole Franks. He left Nevada last December with more than $155,000 in earnings and a plan to be back. He set out on a plan to do that, but there were other aspects … [Read Full Article] about Franks wraps another solid NFR
Final Small Town Christmas Cash drawing set for Friday
The Clarendon Chamber of Commerce named Jo Burns as its second $100 Chamber Cash winner last Friday, December 12, as Small Town Christmas shopping promotions continue. The Chamber will hold its third drawing for $100 in Chamber Cash as well as the bonus … [Read Full Article] about Final Small Town Christmas Cash drawing set for Friday
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Thirty years on the job and counting
This week marks a milestone for your editor. Thirty years ago, I took the helm of The Clarendon News and started the adventure of a lifetime. Just shy of my 25th birthday and fresh out of graduate school, I stepped onto the path that had been well worn by previous Donley County journalists, including many […]
Editorial: Free speech must apply to everyone
“I may disagree with what you say, but I’ll defend to the death you’re right to say it.” Those were the words of Coach Don Beck to our high school history class back in about 1987. Looking back, I’ve always considered Coach Beck as one my favorite teachers and probably the best history teacher I […]
Editorial: Broken systems, hypocrisy, and the real truth
On Friday, June 20, 2025, two weeks before the United States was set to celebrate independence and freedom, Texas Governor Greg Abbot signed a bill that will restrict those freedoms. Abbot signed House Bill 1481, a bill that will prohibit students in K-12 education from using wireless personal communication devices, including personal phones, smart watches, […]
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