Council votes to discipline secretary The Clarendon City Council approved moving forward with a project to replace aging water lines on north side of town during its regular meeting last Thursday, … [Read Full Article] about City okays northside water line proposal
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Franks wraps another solid NFR
By Ted Harbin, TwisTed Rodeo LAS VEGAS – It’s been a whirlwind 365 days for bareback rider Cole Franks. He left Nevada last December with more than $155,000 in earnings and a plan to be back. He set out on a plan to do that, but there were other aspects … [Read Full Article] about Franks wraps another solid NFR
Final Small Town Christmas Cash drawing set for Friday
The Clarendon Chamber of Commerce named Jo Burns as its second $100 Chamber Cash winner last Friday, December 12, as Small Town Christmas shopping promotions continue. The Chamber will hold its third drawing for $100 in Chamber Cash as well as the bonus … [Read Full Article] about Final Small Town Christmas Cash drawing set for Friday
Cities receive final sales taxes for ’25
Two Donley County cities will finish the calendar year with larger sales tax revenues than in 2024 after Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock distributed November sales tax allocations to local governments last week. The City of Clarendon was up 1.71 percent … [Read Full Article] about Cities receive final sales taxes for ’25
Candidates line up to be treasurer
Voters in the Republican Primary next spring will have to decide two contested races in Donley County following Monday’s filing deadline. Three people are running for Donley County Treasurer, and two people are running for Commissioner in Precinct … [Read Full Article] about Candidates line up to be treasurer
H’wick, Hedley to host Santa Saturday
Santa Claus is coming to Howardwick and Hedley this Saturday to meet with kids and spread some Christmas cheer. Howardwick families are invited to that city’s annual Christmas for Kids from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall. Santa Claus will be there to take … [Read Full Article] about H’wick, Hedley to host Santa Saturday
King touts wins for rural health care, firefighters
State Rep. Ken King (R-Canadian) reviewed the accomplishments of recent legislative sessions when he visited Clarendon last Tuesday for a town hall meeting at the Bairfield Activity Center. King, who chairs the State Affairs Committee, said the Legislature … [Read Full Article] about King touts wins for rural health care, firefighters
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Thirty years on the job and counting
This week marks a milestone for your editor. Thirty years ago, I took the helm of The Clarendon News and started the adventure of a lifetime. Just shy of my 25th birthday and fresh out of graduate school, I stepped onto the path that had been well worn by previous Donley County journalists, including many […]
Editorial: Free speech must apply to everyone
“I may disagree with what you say, but I’ll defend to the death you’re right to say it.” Those were the words of Coach Don Beck to our high school history class back in about 1987. Looking back, I’ve always considered Coach Beck as one my favorite teachers and probably the best history teacher I […]
Editorial: Broken systems, hypocrisy, and the real truth
On Friday, June 20, 2025, two weeks before the United States was set to celebrate independence and freedom, Texas Governor Greg Abbot signed a bill that will restrict those freedoms. Abbot signed House Bill 1481, a bill that will prohibit students in K-12 education from using wireless personal communication devices, including personal phones, smart watches, […]
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