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 … [Read Full Article] about Candidates line up to be treasurer
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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
287 bridge project Phase 2 nears end
Phase Two work on the US 287 bridge between Kearney and Gorst streets is moving quickly with officials expecting Phase Three to start in early January. TxDOT says the project contractor expects to pour the concrete paving next week, weather permitting. If … [Read Full Article] about 287 bridge project Phase 2 nears end
Chamber to hold drawing this Friday
Kelly Shadle won $100 in Chamber Cash last Friday, December 5, as the first winner of the Clarendon Chamber of Commerce’s Small Town Christmas drawings for 2025. The Chamber will hold its second drawing this Friday, December 12, and another $100 is up for … [Read Full Article] about Chamber to hold drawing this Friday
CHS troupe to hold fall performance
The Clarendon High School Theatre Department will perform “The One Act Play Disaster” by Don Zolidis on December 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. Baked goods will be available for sale to support the theatre program at CHS. … [Read Full Article] about CHS troupe to hold fall performance
Dribblers sign-ups set for next week
Clarendon Dribblers Basketball will hold sign-ups on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 and Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. both nights in the Old Gym foyer. Dribblers is for all boys and girls in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. The cost … [Read Full Article] about Dribblers sign-ups set for next week
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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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