A project to replace a bridge on US 287 in Clarendon will reduce the highway to two lanes of traffic and close some downtown intersections for more than a year according to information presented at … [Read Full Article] about US 287 project will impact local traffic
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Hedley rethinks Stage 4 pricing
The Hedley City Council backed off water rate increases imposed as part of its Stage 4 drought response during a called meeting Monday night, April 28. Aldermen originally approved aggressive water rates April 16 as part of the city’s Drought Contingency … [Read Full Article] about Hedley rethinks Stage 4 pricing
Voters to decide city, school board seats
Rural Donley County voters to consider sales tax question Saturday Voters will go the polls this Saturday, May 3, to decide elections for the City of Clarendon, the Clarendon Consolidated Independent School District, and the unincorporated areas of Donley … [Read Full Article] about Voters to decide city, school board seats

Ybarra, Holland win Jones 5K
Despite the threat of rain and an actual downpour leading up to race time, about 30 people came out Saturday to raise awareness of child abuse during the 13th annual Chance Mark Jones Roar & Run 5K. Tristen Ybarra and Emmarie Holland were the top … [Read Full Article] about Ybarra, Holland win Jones 5K
Jericho in Amarillo at Route 66 Center
Get ready for a day where history meets celebration. The Jericho Legacy Foundation invites you to “Return to Jericho: A Day to Remember” on Saturday, May 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Texas Route 66 Visitor Center in Amarillo 1900 SW 6th Ave. This … [Read Full Article] about Jericho in Amarillo at Route 66 Center
Hedley enacts Stage 4 with higher water rates
The Hedley City Council renewed its Drought Contingency Plan and enacted Stage 4 water restrictions in that city during a called meeting last Wednesday, April 16. The restrictions in Hedley are similar to those in Clarendon, but Hedley’s Stage 4 rules also … [Read Full Article] about Hedley enacts Stage 4 with higher water rates
Local elections early voting underway
Early balloting is now underway for elections in Clarendon, the Clarendon school district, and the unincorporated areas of Donley County. The Donley County Clerk’s Office said early voting began on Tuesday, April 22, and will continue through April 29 with … [Read Full Article] about Local elections early voting underway
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Editorial: Press keeps government accountable
Most people would agree in principle that citizens should have access to their government, that the actions of government should be out in the open, and that the People should know what their government is doing. Those are some fundamental ideas with which Republicans, Democrats, and Independents generally believe in. Government works best when it’s […]

Opinion: Open government unites Texans
By Kelley Shannon, Executive Director, FOI Foundation of Texas What unites Texans of all political persuasions is the nonpartisan principle that our government must operate in the sunlight. We have the right – and responsibility – to keep watch on how tax money is spent and how public officials make decisions. But it takes access […]

Cub Reporter: Happy birthday to the best Mom
This Tuesday is my mom’s birthday. So, in honor of her, I would like to write my column to show appreciation for everything she does and has done for me and my family. My mom spends countless hours working to help provide for my family and I. She puts food on the table and works […]
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