The Clarendon City Council adopted a new park curfew ordinance during their regular meeting last Thursday, May 9, at the Mulkey Theatre. Following several acts of vandalism in recent months with … [Read Full Article] about City adopts dusk-to-dawn curfew for park
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Two dead following chase with authorities
Two people are dead following a chase with the Donley County Sheriff’s Department and multiple law enforcement agencies last Friday, May 10. Sheriff Butch Blackburn said his office was notified by the Department of Public Safety about 2:35 that afternoon … [Read Full Article] about Two dead following chase with authorities
CHS names Leeper, Halsey as top grads for ’24
Clarendon High School has announced the top students for the Class of 2024 are Toby Leeper and Avery Halsey. The top students will be recognized along with other graduating members of the class during commencement exercises at the Harned Sisters Fine Arts … [Read Full Article] about CHS names Leeper, Halsey as top grads for ’24
Clarendon council votes ‘no’ to sanctuary ordinance
The Clarendon City Council voted against a proposed “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” ordinance last Thursday, May 9, with aldermen saying the bill would come close to overstepping city authority and cause division in the community. The vote was 3-0 with … [Read Full Article] about Clarendon council votes ‘no’ to sanctuary ordinance
Senior Thang to be held June 1
The public is invited to come join the Donley County Senior Citizens Center for their fourth annual That Senior Thang “FAM FEST” on Saturday June 1 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. This event is designed to raise awareness of the Center and its needs with a fun-filled … [Read Full Article] about Senior Thang to be held June 1
Pantex develops StrikeNet weather app
When it comes to weather in the Texas Panhandle, what’s happening at one location may be completely different than conditions only a few miles away. For the more than 4,500 Pantex employees, weather onsite can be vastly different than what is occurring at … [Read Full Article] about Pantex develops StrikeNet weather app
Early morning fire destroys Clarendon home
The Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 800 bock of Johns Street in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 2, and the property was a total loss. Fire Chief Jeremy Powell said the department was dispatched at 4:43 a.m. and … [Read Full Article] about Early morning fire destroys Clarendon home
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Editorial: Council vote was right for Clarendon
The Clarendon City Council exhibited great courage last Thursday, May 9, when it unanimously rejected a proposed ordinance from an out-of-town political activist. Abortion is illegal in Clarendon, Texas. That didn’t change just because the council said “no” to the “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” ordinance. The State of Texas has one of the most […]
Letter: God wants love, not division
By Chris Reuter, Clarendon God loves everyone! I was doing a study in my Bible the other night, and the Lord led me to some scripture that brought a ton of wisdom to light about certain subjects I was having slight confusion on. Remember, God is not the author of confusion. Man using God’s word […]
City should skip acting on Sanctuary proposal
The hardest thing for anyone to do is often standing up for what is right when it is unpopular to do so. That’s the position the Clarendon City Council will find itself in Thursday night, May 9, when the subject of abortion will again be on the city agenda. Abortion is illegal in Texas, and […]
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