Mark your calendars and get ready to celebration America’s Independence during the 148th annual Saints Roost Celebration in Clarendon July 3, 4, and 5. All the traditional activities will again be … [Read Full Article] about Schedule set for July celebration activities
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CHS graduates earn $453k in scholarships, awards
Clarendon High School graduating seniors were recognized having been offered approximately $452,674 in scholarships, awards, and grants during commencement exercises May 23 at the Harned Sisters Fine Arts Center. There may be more awards not reported for … [Read Full Article] about CHS graduates earn $453k in scholarships, awards
Jericho draws large crowd for 10k/5k
The Jericho Gap 5K/10K was a big success Sunday morning, helping kick of the 2024 Route 66 Festival in the Panhandle. About 70 people registered for the event to commemorate the history of Donley County’s own historic community on the Mother Road. “We’ve … [Read Full Article] about Jericho draws large crowd for 10k/5k
County okays $3.1 million project
Premier Commercial Group was selected to lead a $3.1 million restoration project on the 1890 Donley County Courthouse last week during a called session of the Commissioners’ Court. The County selected Premier to be the Construction Manager At-Risk for the … [Read Full Article] about County okays $3.1 million project
CC board meets with architect
Clarendon College Regents met with architectural firm Parkhill during a called meeting May 14 to discuss bringing the Harned Sisters Fine Arts Center into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a project that could cost the college about half a … [Read Full Article] about CC board meets with architect
Planning meeting set for CHS reunion
CHS alumni who are interested in an all-school reunion during Homecoming this fall are invited to a planning meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 16, at The Roost, the new event space at 214 S. Kearney which previously housed the Cowboy Church. Organizers are … [Read Full Article] about Planning meeting set for CHS reunion
CC students face cuts in funding for grants
Clarendon College is among many community colleges across the nation raising concerns about the federal budget bill, referred to as “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” and the effects it could have on student financial aid. CC President Tex Buckhaults said … [Read Full Article] about CC students face cuts in funding for grants
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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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