Members of the Adamson-Lane Post of the American Legion gathered in the Rowe Cemetery last Saturday, June 14, to observe Flag Day in a special way by holding a flag retirement service. Courtesy Photo
The Donley County Democratic Party held a No Kings Day coffee and tea party on June 14, coinciding with larger events across the nation in opposition to policies of President Trump. About 30 people attended the local peaceful come and go event during the course of the afternoon. Courtesy Photo
Hedley Fire Chief Beagle, Capt. Kingston, and Firefighters Walker, Monroe, and Wood spent part of their day Saturday conducting a controlled burn on a Hedley resident’s property. The burn cleared a large area of brush, which helped reduce wildfire danger for the resident’s home. Controlled burns are an effective way to reduce fuel loads and mitigate wildfires. Hedley VFD is available to conduct burns for residents within their response area, providing weather conditions and firefighter availability. For more information or to schedule a burn, contact the HVD at hedleyvfd@gmail.com. Courtesy Photo
Linda Weatherton Moore (center) was named the Clarendon Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Month recently for the excellent customer service and great attitude she brings to her job at the Donley County Senior Citizens Center. To nominate someone for this recognitition, go to ClarendonTX.com/employeeofthemonth. Enterprise Photo
Clarendon High School and Junior High basketball boys helped serve the community on June 9 by unloading boxes from the truck for the food bank. Seen pictured from left to right: Teagan Chesser, TJ Smith, Aiden Burnam, Brance Bell, Braxton Gribble, Paxton English, Coach Isaac, Brentley Gaines, Kreed Robinson, & Rustin Wade. Courtesy Photo
City of Howardwick Volunteer Fire Department Junior Firefighter Kutter Okeefe took fourth place in the Jericho Gap 10K last Sunday. About 70 people registered for the race as part of this year’s Route 66 Festival. Courtesy Photo
Work continues and a steady clip on the downtown revitalization project in the 200 block of South Kearney. The new sidewalk is finished in front of Donley County State Bank and the Masonic Lodge, and workers were setting forms on the southwest side of the block this week. Enterprise Photo
Monroe Newhouse jumps into the pool at the Clarendon Aquatic Center opening day Memorial Day weekend as the facility starts its 2025 season. The center has seen good attendance during warm weather days and is now serving an expanded menu of concessions. It opens daily at 1 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Enterprise Photo / Ashlee Estlack
Workers formed and began setting new curb and gutter in the 200 block of S. Kearney Street last week, starting in front of the Masonic Lodge. Enterprise Photo
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