The combined efforts of volunteer firefighters and state resources saved lives and property in Donley County last week when a wildfire quickly consumed more than 13,500 acres of drought plagued grass … [Read Full Article] about Fast action saves H’wick from disaster
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GOP voters to decide local races Tuesday
Republican and Democratic voters are getting ready to go to the polls next Tuesday, March 3, to select their candidates for the November General Election. Early voting through February 27 at the Donley County Courthouse Annex from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. this … [Read Full Article] about GOP voters to decide local races Tuesday
State, local officials seek disaster funds
Donley County Judge John Howard and Texas Governor Greg Abbott have initiated efforts to access federal disaster funds for local and area first responders following last week’s 8 Ball Fire that consumed more than 13,500 acres between Goodnight and … [Read Full Article] about State, local officials seek disaster funds
Clarendon posts sales tax gains
Clarendon again saw higher sales tax revenues last week when Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock distributed monthly sales tax revenue to local governments. The city received $61,562.99, which is a 7.09 percent increase over February 2025’s revenue. … [Read Full Article] about Clarendon posts sales tax gains
CCISD trustees reject SB 11 prayer policy
The Clarendon CISD Board of Trustees unanimously rejected a policy that would have required a daily period for prayer and the reading of the bible or other religious texts on each campus during its regular meeting February 9. The vote was required by Texas … [Read Full Article] about CCISD trustees reject SB 11 prayer policy
Three local boards will hold May elections
Three local governments are set to hold elections this spring after the candidates’ filing period closed last Friday, February 13. The City of Clarendon, the Hedley school district, and the Clarendon College District all drew enough candidates to hold … [Read Full Article] about Three local boards will hold May elections
Clarendon College spring enrollment shows growth
Clarendon College has released its spring 2026 enrollment snapshot, showing steady overall enrollment growth and continued expansion in dual credit and distance education participation across the service area. As of the February 4, 2026, CC recorded 1,463 … [Read Full Article] about Clarendon College spring enrollment shows growth
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Editorial: Beware the extremists in this election
Election time is here, and the liars are out in force… in your mailbox, on television, on social media. Evil permeates the air, stoking fear and anger. This primary season, voters of both parties need to cut through the hysteria and look for candidates who will truly work for what is best for Texas and […]

Opinion: Rural votes matter in primary
For many rural Texans, elections can feel like a formality. By the time November rolls around, the outcome often seems decided. But that’s exactly why the primary election matters more than any other vote you will cast. In much of rural Texas, the primary is the election of consequence. Thanks to gerrymandered districts and one-party […]

Editorial: Our family’s continuing commitment
It’s safe to say that most – if not almost all – Enterprise readers were taken by surprise last week when we announced online that we had purchased The Red River Sun. I still find it a little hard to believe myself. It all happened so fast. We had talked back and forth with the […]






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