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Veterans hiring fair to be in Amarillo Nov. 6
Governor Greg Abbott has invited Texas veterans, service members, and veteran spouses to participate in the 2025 Hiring Red, White & You! statewide hiring fair November 4 through November 20.
Workforce Solutions Panhandle will host the fair in Amarillo on November 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Tri-State Fairgrounds – Commercial Exhibit Hall. Job seekers can register here: https://wspanhandle.com/event/hiring-red-white-you-job-fair/
“The talent of our brave veterans who answered the call to serve our nation is a large part of the Texas economic engine,” Abbott said. “The skills and mission-driven mindset of our veterans brings a competitive advantage to any business in our state. This November, I urge all Texas veterans and military families to attend a Hiring Red, White, & You! event.”
Hiring Red, White & You! is a statewide hiring event, hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), that connects veterans, transitioning military members, and military spouses to employers across Texas. TWC and Texas Workforce Solutions will host more than 30 events across the state in partnership with the Texas Veterans Commission and the Texas Medical Center.
Since 2012, these free hiring events have connected more than 26,000 employers with 153,000 job seekers, including 52,500 veterans. Hiring Red, White & You! events have also resulted in more than 4,300 same-day hires.
Employers can participate in Hiring Red, White & You! at no cost and are encouraged to contact their local Workforce Solutions Office for more information. Employers who hire veterans may be eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which allows up to $9,600 in federal business income or payroll tax benefits. Through the WeHireVets initiative, TWC recognizes businesses in which veterans make up at least 10% of the workforce.
“It’s important that we continue to serve those who served, and do so with priority, resources, and commitment,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “From navigating the transition to civilian life to connecting with meaningful careers, Hiring Red, White & You! events make a difference in the lives of veterans across Texas.”
“Thank you to our veterans who have served our country,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III. “Texas is home to more than 1.7 million veterans and serving military members whose skills and experience are crucial contributors to the state’s economic success.”
“Texas recognizes the invaluable skills and experience that veterans bring, not only to the workforce but to every aspect of our community,” said TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Brent Connett. “TWC’s annual Hiring Red, White & You! job fairs continue to successfully connect Texas veterans, transitioning military personnel, and their spouses with rewarding careers, and the Texas economy is brighter and stronger because of veterans’ successes.”
For more information about the Amarillo event, contact Phillip Flores at 806-350-1606 or [email protected] or contact Sarah Barnes at 806-350-1618 or [email protected].
Employers can find additional information on Hiring Red, White & You! events at twc.texas.gov/hrwy. For information on all veteran workforce services available in Texas, visit twc.texas.gov/services/veterans.
Broncos take Shamrock in to overtime
By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Broncos played their hearts out in Shamrock last Friday night with hopes of their first win of the season.
Despite playing with determination and grit, the Broncos failed to score in the overtime period and suffered a gut-wrenching loss to Shamrock at 30-36.
From the game-opening kickoff, the Broncos had winning on their minds. Their first series of downs ended in a Kreed Robinson punt that went 55 yards and put the Irish deep in their own territory. Robinson was able to snatch an interception at the 25-yard line, but they failed to convert the yardage they needed and gave the ball back. The Irish earned the first score of the game at the 6:05 mark in the game.
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The Broncos stole that lead from Shamrock when Parker Haynes ran it in from eight yards out and Dakota Jameson added the two-point bonus. Haynes and Markael Anderson were workhorses for the Broncos all night long. They both grabbed touchdowns in the third period on the ground and an interception. Robinson hit Michael Randall with a 30-yard pass that set up a 10-yard touchdown for Randall. Caleb Herbert worked at the quarterback position as well and ran and passed the ball well.
After the buzzer at the end of regulation, the teams faced off in the overtime period. Shamrock scored first but failed to convert the bonus. The Broncos took the ball on Shamrock’s 25, and Haynes took it to the 12-yard line on two carries, but the Broncos could not punch it through.
As strong as the Bronco offense was, the defense was every bit as strong. They were able to make stop after stop, grabbing interceptions and causing fumbles. Braylon Rice, Robinson, Randall, and Hudson Howard broke up passes while Nolan Burrow, Ranger Drenth, Gavin Ellerbrook, Heston Seay, and Tyler Cavanaugh came up with good stops. Burrow and Coulter Wortham each recovered a fumble.
The Broncos are more determined than ever and have worked hard in practice as they prepare for a tough game against Wheeler on Thursday, October 23, at 7:00 p.m.
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CCISD names Teran as fulltime superintendent
Rick Teran was named as the fulltime superintendent by Clarendon CISD Trustees last Tuesday, October 14, during their regular meeting, dropping his “interim,” title.
After a closed session lasting about 50 minutes, the board returned to open session and approved two motions – one putting the school’s Superintendent Search on hold indefinitely, and the second to adjust the interim superintendent’s agreement, effectively making Teran the fulltime superintendent.
Teran told the Enterprise his employment agreement is not the same as typical superintendent’s contract, basically allowing him to leave the job if he wants and allowing the school board to resume the search or hire someone else if they wish.
Teran said when he took the interim position this past summer, it was only supposed to be a short-term position, but then the initial search did not produce a suitable candidate and he was asked to stay through December. Since then, the second search has only drawn two applicants, and Teran was liking working for the district and for the board.
The decision to come out of retirement and move to Clarendon came after a lot of prayer, Teran said.
“It’s a God thing,” he said. “I’m excited to be here and look forward to giving back to the community.”
Teran and his wife, Jill, are in a contract to purchase a house in Clarendon, and Mrs. Teran is planning to start a new women’s bible study group in the community.
Teran has also taken on the role of head girls’ basketball coach and may help with track next spring. He says he will be taking no extra pay for that work.
Teran has 42 years of experience in education and served as superintendent in Childress for eight years before retiring five years ago. He also has more than 22 years of experience as a coach.
Early voting underway in state election
Texas voters began casting early ballots Monday to decide the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution.
The Donley County Clerk’s Office reported 20 people had voted locally as of early Tuesday afternoon.
Early voting will continue through October 31 at the Donley County Courthouse Annex. Polling hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. this week through Friday and next week on Monday through Wednesday, October 27-29. Voters can take advantage of extended early voting hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on October 30 and 31.
Election Day will be Tuesday, November 4.
The League of Women Voters will hold a program on Monday, October 27, at the Clarendon College Bairfield Activity Center to explain the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution currently before voters. Sonya Letson will be the presenter, and the public is invited to attend.
“Early voting is an opportunity to cast your ballot ahead of Election Day at a time and place that may be more convenient for you,” said Secretary Nelson. “Whether you decide to vote early or wait until Election Day, now is a good time to make a plan.”
During early voting, Texans can vote at any polling location in their county of registration. Statewide, eligible voters will weigh in on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution.
An analysis of each proposed constitutional amendment is available to the public through the Texas Legislative Council at tlc.texas.gov/publications.
Texans can find information about how to vote in person and what to bring to the polls at VoteTexas.gov, the state’s official online voting resource. Voters can also check their registration status through this website.
Under Texas law, voters who possess one of the seven acceptable forms of photo ID must present that ID at the polls when voting in person. The acceptable forms of photo ID are: Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS); Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS; Texas Handgun License issued by DPS; Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS; United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph; United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph; or United States Passport (book or card).
Voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven approved forms of photo ID may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration at the polls and present an alternative form of ID, such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check or a voter registration certificate.
Under Texas law, the use of wireless communications devices within a room in which voting is taking place is not permitted. Voters may bring written notes or voter guides with them into the polling location.
Some Texans qualify to vote by mail. You may vote by mail if you are: 65 years of age or older on Election Day; Sick or disabled; Expecting to give birth within three weeks of Election Day; or Absent from your county of registration during the Early Voting period and on Election Day. Applications for ballot by mail must be received, not postmarked, by county early voting clerks on or before October 24.
CCISD Trustees discuss drug testing
Clarendon CISD will explore mandatory drug testing of students in extracurricular activities following last week’s meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Superintendent Rick Teran brought up the subject and asked trustees for their opinions on the idea. Each board member said they had not thought about it before but were open to having a discussion.
Teran said Childress adopted a policy several years ago and also said he had been talking to other schools to see what they are doing.
The program described by Teran would require all students participating in extracurricular activities to be drug tested at the beginning of the school year with random tests throughout the year afterwards. The estimated cost of the tests would be $19 per student.
Teran told the Enterprise that he doesn’t believe there is a big drug problem here but said the policy would help kids stay off drugs.
“It just gives them another reason to say ‘no’ if there’s a possibility that they might get drug tested,” he said.
Teran recommended the board appoint a committee in January to study the idea with the goal of adopting a policy next May to take effect in August 2026.
UMC program focuses on drug use dangers
The full effects of illicit drugs and vaping were on display Monday night when UMC NEIDS Outreach presented a program at the Mulkey Theatre for parents and community members.
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Charlie Nichols, MSN, RN, who is an emergency room nurse at UMC in Lubbock, talked about real world cases she has seen during a broad presentation of the dangers of drug use.
“The reality is that middle school and high school students are experimenting,” Nichols said. “You think it’s not here. It is.”
Nichols focused on vaping habits and said students as young as elementary age are trying it because they see older siblings and parents do it, and she outlined several harmful effects of vaping on the body. She also said that some vapes can explode, leading to burns and other injuries.
She said high school kids sometimes sneak vapes into school in their underpants, and she asks them to consider the consequences of what happens if one explodes while they are doing that.
Nichols also explains to students in graphic detail what happens when they are brought to an emergency room overdosing or tripping on drugs – from cutting off their clothes to intubating them to restraining them and catheterizing them.
The program also focused on other illicit substances – many of which are packaged and designed to look like candy, and Nichols said predators are targeting kids and teens through social media and online games.
In addition to vaping, the danger of Fentanyl overdose still remains very high with even a trace exposure sometimes leading to death.
Nichols encourages parents to get Narcan – a highly effective nasal spray that save a person from an overdose of opioid-based drugs. She says every student should be carrying one if not for themselves but for a friend if they need it.
Nichols also said new drugs are on the horizon. Drugs like Xylazine and Nitazen are not opioid-based, and Narcan will not work on them.
Nichols sees vaping as a gateway drug to stronger and stronger substances, and she says kids need to be encouraged and supported to stop.
“You have to make a choice to stop killing yourself,” she tells them.
Nichols presented the same program to Hedley ISD students and Clarendon College students earlier Monday and was presenting the program to Clarendon CISD students on Tuesday.
She encourages everyone to follow the UMC NEIDS Facebook page to keep up with the drug dangers facing kids.
Lady Broncos’ XC team snags District Championship
By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Lady Bronco team has had a stellar year and last week, they capped off a very successful season of running earning the title of district champs.
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As a team, the ladies have made big strides in their strength training and toughness on the course, which has allowed them to easily come together as a team to take what has been theirs all season long.
However, their team is only as strong as each individual runner and the Lady Broncos go deep in that category. Led by senior Madi Benson, who has been a regional and state meet competitor for most of her JH and HS career, the Lady Broncos will be among the favorites in the Regional XC meet’s team championship.
Benson claimed second place with a solid run in the district meet in Wheeler. Benson crossed the line at 12:30.29, which was just under 23 seconds behind the first-place finisher.
Joining Benson at the top was sophomore Addy Havens, who has great successes as well. Havens took third place with a time of 12:52.33. Emmarie Holland ran well once again and finished sixth out of a field of 43 runners. Holland’s time was 13:20.94. Elliot Frausto, who has had her own accomplishments on the cross-country course, was 10th in the race with a time of 13:43.72 and Lexi Phillips made stellar improvements this season and crossed the line in 12th place at 13:58.48.
Laken Smith was 22nd at 15:06.54 and Mary Jo Dushay ran the course in a time of 19:01.30 for 38th place.
The Lady Broncos will be practicing hard this week as they prepare for the Regional Meet to be held October 20 in Lubbock at Mae Simmons Park.
Bronco Tristan Ybarra placed 3rd and will be heading to the Regional meet as well.
Colton Henson placed 7th and Lindley Hogle placed 10th for the Colts.
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