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Lady Broncos defeated by the PD Lady Dons
By Sandy Anderberg
The Lady Broncos hosted the Palo Duro Lady Dons last week and fell short 42-56.
The ladies were able to compete with the 5A school but were not able to make good on the three-ball like they normally do. Senior Madi Benson hit the only three-pointer for the Lady Broncos.
A slow start hindered the Lady Broncos as they fell behind 11 points in the opening eight minutes and trailed by 14 at the break. They also struggled somewhat at the bonus line hitting only six of 10 free shots in the game. But it was not in the Lady Broncos to give up as they were able to work their way back by outscoring the Lady Dons in the closing quarter to shrink PD’s lead before the buzzer.
Kenidee Hayes played solid for the Lady Broncos and put in 17 points that include hitting three of five from the bonus line and Benson and Gracie Ellis added seven each in the loss. Preslee Smith had five, Berkley Moore put in four, and Millie McAnear helped with two.
Broncos smash the Borger Bulldogs, 66-45
By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Broncos are beginning to mesh as a team and were able to get by the Borger Bulldogs at home last week 66-45.
The win is the boost the Broncos needed to continue to strengthen their teamwork as they play through their pre-district season.
The 21-point win was led by Michael Randall and Braxton Gribble who finished with 20 and 19 points respectively. Randall racked up a double-double adding 12 rebounds to his 20 points. Randall also had four assists, five steals, and two blocks. He was four of six from the bonus line and hit four of 16 attempts from the arc. Gribble added three rebounds, seven assists and one steal to his point total while converting free throws at 38 percent.
The Broncos were able to contain the Bulldogs under the basket and the 11 steals as a team gave the Broncos the momentum they needed to shut down Borger’s offense.
Aiden Morris put six points on the board while Kendon Hanes added five. Tyler Cavanaugh added four and Kreed Robinson finished with three. Overall, the Broncos grabbed 31 rebounds in the game and racked up 22 assists.
The Broncos will play in the White Deer tournament December 4-6 and travel to Highland Park December 9.
Polar Express event
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Serving up cheer
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Employee of the Month
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Chamber Christmas drawings start Friday
The Clarendon Chamber of Commerce will hold its first Small Town Christmas drawing this Friday at noon as holiday shopping promotions continue.
The fourth annual “Shop Small” promotion from the Clarendon Chamber of Commerce will put a grand total of $550 in Chamber Christmas Cash in the hands of lucky winners who shop with local merchants.
Sign-ups at participating merchants began last weekend, for drawings that will be held for $100 each Friday on December 5, 12, and 19. To enter, shoppers will fill out an entry at local participating merchants.
Enter as many times as you shop locally, so shop often. Entries stay in the hopper each week, so those who enter will have multiple chances of winning.
Those merchants participating are: Amanda’s Country Soaps, Broiller’s Auto Parts, Clarendon Outpost, Cornell’s Country Store, Country Bloomers Flowers, Every Nook & Cranny, Floatin’ T, Floyd’s Automotive, Henson’s, Garrison’s, J&W Lumber, Lowe’s Family Center, Monroe’s Peach Ranch, Mulkey Theatre, Mike’s Pharmancy, Ramblin’ Ranch Boutique, REFZ Sports Bar & Grill, and Whistle Stop.
The Chamber will also hold a bonus drawing for $250 in Chamber Christmas Cash on December 19. Sign-up for the bonus drawing will be held starting December 1 at the Clarendon Visitor Center.
Shoppers can bring their receipts and receive one entry for every $25 spent at the participating merchants.
Shop at home this holiday season and remember the important role your local merchants play in keeping your community strong.
Support the businesses who support your town and show your support for you local community.
Small Town Christmas draws good crowd
Cold, windy weather didn’t stop Clarendon’s second annual Small Town Christmas from attracting a good turnout for holiday fund and Small Business Saturday savings at local merchants.
Committee Chair Denise Bertrand said thought the event went very well considering how cold it was and said she had received only one complaint.
Bertrand’s committee will be meeting in January to discuss things to improve upon for next year’s event.
Several merchants reported a busy day Saturday, and Bertrand said food vendors did very well. The Roost had a full house for craft and specialty vendors and was a busy place downtown, and a barrel train kept kids entertained. Santa’s Play House also provided crafts for kids at the Clarendon College Downtown Center.
A scavenger hunt during the day drew three teams with first place and $75 in Chamber Cash going to the Dream Team – Elizabeth and Deon Cowan; second place and $50 in Chamber Cash going to the Judge & Jury – Pat and Kelly Hill, Mandi Gay, and Holly White; and Kirsten Bertrand was third and got $25 in Chamber Cash.
In the Gingerbread House contest, results were as follows: Children’s Category – Titus Truex, first place, $75 in Chamber Cash, Tobias Truex, second place, $50 in Chamber Cash, and Cavett Dorl, third place and $25 in Chamber Cash; Adult Division – Lisa Heald, first place and $75 in Chamber Cash and Emery Truex, second place and $50 in Chamber Cash.
Tom Thompson was the first place winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest with a $75 Chamber Cash prize. Annette Osburn got $50 in Chamber Cash for second place, and Krista Percival got $25 in Chamber Cash for third place.
Drawings were held throughout the day, and then winners were as follows: Lowe’s $50 Gift Card – Terri Luna, Garrison’s $50 Gift Card – Shonda Lowrie, Clarendon County Club Golf Package – Kirsten Bertrand, Lowe’s $50 Gift Card – Annette Osburn, Quarter Hog from O’Keefe Family – Corita Hopper, Clarendon Country Club Golf Package – Miss Etheridge, and Quarter Hog from O’Keefe Family – Roy Bertrand.
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That evening at the courthouse, Lion Club members served about 150 cups of hot chocolate, and Santa handed out gifts to scores of kids after arriving at the square in a horse-drawn carriage.
The Howardwick choir and Clarendon Elementary students performed Christmas carols, and Randy White read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” before the lights were turned on for the season at the Courthouse.
Also last weekend, a benefit movie on Sunday at the Mulkey Theatre collected more than $700 in donations for the Donley County Community Fund during a special presentation of “The Polar Express.”
This year’s Small Town Christmas celebration was generously sponsored by Republic Services and was a organized by a dedicated volunteer committee under the Chamber of Commerce.
Santa Letters due to Enterprise Dec. 12
The Clarendon Enterprise is getting ready to send its holiday issue to Santa Claus, and the deadline to have your letter turned in is fast approaching.
All letters need to be delivered to the Enteprise office at 105 S. Kearney by 5 p.m. next Wednesday, December 12, in order to be in the holiday issue that Santa looks for every year.
Send your letter to Santa Claus, c/o The Clarendon Enterprise, PO Box 1110, Clarendon, TX 79226, or bring it straight to the office, and we’ll make sure the big guy gets it.
Letters to Santa will be printed in the December 25 edition of The Clarendon Enterprise and its digital companion, Enterprise-D.
William Doyce Graham, Jr.
William Doyce Graham, Jr., 86, died on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Clemson, South Carolina.
A celebration of life was held November 26, 2025, at the Clemson United Methodist Church in Clemson, South Carolina.
Born on February 22, 1939, in Clarendon, Doyce was the eldest son of the late William Doyce Graham, Sr., and Viola Fay Barker Graham.
He received his early education in Clarendon, graduating from Clarendon High School and Clarendon College before earning a B.S. in Agronomy from Texas Tech in 1962. His academic pursuits led him to Purdue University, where he earned a master’s and a PhD in Agronomy.
In 1966, Doyce began a career at Clemson University, serving as a professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics until his retirement in 2003. His research on small grains took place at Experiment Stations around South Carolina. In a testament to his contributions, Clemson University released the “Graham” oat in 2012, and the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station released “Doyce,” a type of hulless winter barley, in 2003.
Beyond his professional life, Doyce had a passion for reading, particularly mysteries and military and aviation history. Upon retirement, he fulfilled a lifelong dream by earning his pilot’s license. He and his wife purchased a small experimental plane, enjoying trips to visit family, friends, and new destinations.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Linda Updike Graham; his daughters, Amanda Graham (Thomas Gaeng) and Carmen Graham Garland (Wilson Garland); his granddaughters, Caroline Garland and Alison Garland; his great-grandson, Graham Wilson Garland; and his brother, Michael Clark Graham. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James Carl Graham.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Doyce’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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