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CCISD to honor Kenny King
The name of Kenny King, one of Clarendon High School’s most famous alumni, will be added to the football field at Bronco Stadium following Monday night’s action by the CCISD Board of Trustees.
Following an online community survey, trustees voted in favor of approving Kenny King Field at Bronco Stadium.
Clarendon CISD Interim Superintendent Rick Teran said the survey results showed almost 60 percent approved or strongly approved of the proposal.
More than 75 percent of respondents were very familiar with King’s accomplishments, and another 17.1 percent were somewhat familiar. Of those taking the survey, 79.3 percent said it was important to recognize outstanding alumni.
Teran said the school board approved the measure 5-2 with Trustees Chrisi Tucek and Mike Word voting against the measure.
Tucek told the Enterprise she likes the idea of recognizing alumni but was concerned about where naming things might lead. Word could not be reached before press time.
Teran said he was happy with the decision and hopes to find ways to honor more outstanding alumni.
“I think it’s a great idea,” Teran said. “I also think we should go further with something like a Hall of Honor.”
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The interim superintendent said he hopes to put forth an idea of plaques in the gym that could recognize outstanding alumni whether those people have found success in athletics, politics, music, and other fields.
Teran said King will be attending Clarendon High School homecoming activities next week, but a formal naming ceremony will not be held until later in the football season.
A 1975 graduate of CHS King set a Super Bowl record Oakland Raiders’ victory in Super Bowl XV and also played for the Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII.
Homecoming reunion gains big attention
Clarendon High School Homecoming 2025 next weekend is shaping up to be one of the biggest in many years thanks to the volunteer efforts of several alumni.
More than 280 people are expected to arrive for the alumni reunion, and the list is growing daily.
The event was the idea of the late Tommy Hill, Class of 1974, and a committee led by Virginia Patten, Reneé Mott and others have made it a reality with plans for fun over a three-day period, September 4-6.
The Sandell Drive-In will kick things off Thursday night with a special screening of Grease. The show starts at dusk, and the Sandell’s famous hamburgers will be available.
Friday’s activities begin that morning with golf at the Clarendon Country Club. “Friday Golf” at the club, $15 per person gets green fees and a cart. Tee time is 10 a.m. For more golf information, call Tim Brown at 806-662-1184.
The new downtown event center The Roost will be the location for much of the reunion activities. Located in the former Cowboy Church in the 200 block of S. Kearney, The Roost will be open at 11 a.m. Friday for visiting and snacks, and alumni are welcome to hang out there anytime over the weekend. For those who ordered the alumni t-shirts, those will be available at lunch at The Roost.
The Homecoming Pep Rally will be at 2:30 p.m. at the Bronco Gym. The Colt Parents’ Mexican Pile-On will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school cafeteria for $10 per plate. Charcuterie and Sloppy Joes will also be available before and after the game at The Roost. The Broncos will take on Sanford-Fritch at 7:30.
A Fifth Quarter will follow the game at The Roost with deejay music, snacks, and BYOB.
Saturday the Roost will open at 8 a.m. with donuts and coffee. JD’s Food Truck will be on site for breakfast burritos and lunch.
The Clarendon Chamber of Commerce will host a Sip & Shop tour starting at 1:30 p.m. with buses taking shoppers to local businesses. A sign-up form is available at ClarendonTx.com for those interested. There is no charge, but seating is limited.
The Mulkey Theatre will hold a matinee show of Jaws at 2 p.m. with a special $5 admission price., and a Dessert Bar will be available at The Roost starting at 3 p.m.
The Homecoming Supper will be catered by Dyers BBQ Saturday night with serving to begin at 7 p.m. and live music on Kearney Street by “Just In Time.” Barbeque is $20 per plate and you must RSVP with payment to Renee Mott by this Friday, August 29. REFZ Sports Bar & Grill will provide a mobile full-service bar at the event starting at 6:30 p.m.
Arkansas man gets five year sentence
An Arkansas man was sentenced last Monday, August 18, when the 100th Judicial District Court met in Donley County.
Bralen Malika Austin, 28, from Weymouth, Ark., was sentenced to five years in prison for the third-degree felony offense of evading arrest in a motor vehicle, with a deadly weapon.
Austin was arrested by Texas DPS Trooper Lynn Mays on December 8, 2019. Austin was placed on probation on July 7, 2021 for four years.
On September 22, 2022, the State filed its motion requesting the court to revoke Austin’s probation, alleging 10 violations of his conditions of probation. Austin pleaded true to the violations of his community supervision.
Austin was also ordered to pay the remaining $4,000 fine and $305 court costs.
Tax hearings set for local governments
August brings opportunities for citizens to get involved in their local governments with public hearings set for tax rates and budgets.
Donley County will hold a tax and budget hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse.
The Donley Appraisal District will hold its budget hearing on September 9 at 7 p.m. at 304 S. Kearney.
The City of Hedley will hold a tax hearing on September 11 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
The City of Clarendon will hold its budget hearing on September 4 at 5:30 p.m. and a tax hearing at 5:00 p.m. on September 11.
City to host open government class
The City of Clarendon will host and seminar on the Texas Open Meetings Act and Texas Open Records Act on September 18 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Bairfield Activity Center.
The city is inviting all local elected officials as well as the general public. The seminar is free, but the city would appreciate a $25 donation to help cover the cost of the training. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to City Secretary Machiel Covey by September 12 at 806-874-3438.
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CC livestock judging program begins new era
One of Clarendon College’s signature programs is entering a new era with a leadership transition underway.
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Since the inception of the livestock judging program at Clarendon College in 1976, only two men have ever held the distinction of head coach – Jerry Hawkins and Johnny Treichel.
That steady leadership has resulted in one of the most stable and consistent judging programs in the country. After careful consideration, CC officials announced this week that Ty Gillespie will be taking on the position of head livestock judging coach and judging teams’ coordinator.
Gillespie is a familiar face to the program, having served alongside Treichel since 2019. He grew up in Joshua and is a CC alumnus himself, having attended Clarendon College to judge livestock in 2015. He continued his education at Texas Tech University, where he was a member of the livestock judging team under the direction of Jon DeClerck and Ryan Rathmann while obtaining a bachelor’s in Animal Science. He then went on to receive a master’s degree in Agriculture from West Texas A&M University.
Gillespie not only brings a wealth of knowledge from his days as a judging competitor and assistant coach but also brings experience in the trenches of production agriculture, where he and his family manage a show cattle operation that focuses on selling steer projects to 4H and FFA members in Texas and surrounding states.
“There’s no doubt I have big shoes to fill,” Gillespie said. “This program has been built and led by exceptional individuals. My goal will be to preserve the rich history and tradition that has been forged while continuing to progress the program in a positive direction. At the forefront will always be the development of students into winners and leaders in the game of life.”
Clarendon College is excited to welcome Gillespie into his new role and looks forward to the vision and leadership he will bring to the program as we build towards a strong future.
In July, Treichel was promoted as the new Dean of Students. He assumed the role of head livestock judging coach in the fall of 2003 and has served diligently in that position for the past 22 years. He leaves behind a legacy marked with immense success both in and out of the judging circle.
During his time, he has coached teams to win contests and had many students named to the All-American team. Individually, he has been named a distinguished alumnus at both Clarendon College and West Texas A&M University. Most importantly to Treichel is the long list of great students he has had the opportunity to see grow and flourish both while at Clarendon and beyond.
It has been a pleasure to uphold the tradition that was set before my arrival as coach,” Treichel said. “I would like to thank all of the students and their parents that I have had the pleasure of working with over the past years. Many of whom have become lifelong friends. Seeing them succeed in life has given me much more pride than a banner or trophy ever could.“
As the program facilitates this smooth transition, Treichel will still carry the title of judging teams’ consultant and will be available to assist where needed. He will also continue to travel with the team in the fall.
“Johnny and I have made a great team over the past six years,” Gillespie said. “Johnny has been so much more than a co-worker to me. When you spend that much time together, you become like family. I will forever cherish his mentorship, and it will be reassuring to have him remain close to the program and be there to lean on and offer support and advice.”
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