Hedley hosted its 73rd Cotton Festival last Friday and Saturday, October 10 and 11, with a large crowd from nearby communities and lots of activities this year. Organizers were pleased with the … [Read Full Article] about 73rd Cotton Festival draws crowd
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Program will focus on drug awareness
UMC Needs Outreach will present a community program on the dangers of illicit drugs and synthetic substances Monday, October 20, at the Mulkey Theatre at 6 p.m. This event is open to the entire community, and school officials encourage parents to attend the … [Read Full Article] about Program will focus on drug awareness
Clarendon sales tax sets record
The City of Clarendon received its highest October sales tax revenue when Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock distributed allocations to local cities last week. Clarendon’s revenue of $40,621.12 set a new bar for the month, beating the previous record set last … [Read Full Article] about Clarendon sales tax sets record
Health Fair to be held at BAC Oct. 23
The Donley County Health Fair will be held Thursday, October 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Clarendon College Bairfield Activity Center. This year’s health fair will include flu shots, blood screenings (fasting), blood pressure checks, STI … [Read Full Article] about Health Fair to be held at BAC Oct. 23
Phase 1 of bridge nears completion
The bridge replacement project on US 287 in Clarendon is nearing the end of Phase One, according to officials with the TxDOT Childress District. The box and subgrade work is complete as of last week, and the contractor was anticipating the curb and gutter … [Read Full Article] about Phase 1 of bridge nears completion
Perry addresses water, energy, and education
State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) addressed a wide range of issues before a crowd of local citizens and officials as well as Clarendon College RFO students during a town hall at the Harned Sisters Fine Arts Center Tuesday afternoon. Perry is the main … [Read Full Article] about Perry addresses water, energy, and education
Hedley plans 73rd festival this Saturday
Hedley will celebrate its 73rd Cotton Festival this weekend October 10 and 11. To start the celebration, the annual Chili Supper will be held Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Lions Den. Saturday will be the big day of the festival with more than 30 … [Read Full Article] about Hedley plans 73rd festival this Saturday
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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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