Hedley ISD voters said "no" to a proposed 12-cent increase in the school's tax rate Tuesday. The HISD Voter Approved Tax Ratifciation Election (VATRE) would have increased taxes to pay for higher … [Read Full Article] about Voters turn down HISD tax increase
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Services set to honor veterans
American Legion Adamson Lane Post 287 members will place American Flags on the graves of 250 Veterans buried in the Rowe Cemetery in Hedley. The flags will be placed on the graves on Friday November 8, 2024, at 9:00 AM. This is in honor of departed veterans … [Read Full Article] about Services set to honor veterans
September Donley, Hall jobless rates fall slightly
Donley and Hall county unemployment rates fell slightly in September but remained higher than the overall Panhandle Workforce Development Area. Sixty-three people were looking for work in Donley County down from 70 in August. The number of people employed … [Read Full Article] about September Donley, Hall jobless rates fall slightly
Clarendon Lions mark 102 years of service
The Clarendon Lions Club held its 102nd anniversary Charter Banquet last Tuesday, October 29, and presented awards during the evening. Boss Lion Richard Green announced Lion Ted Shaller as the Lion of the Year for his service to the club and his work … [Read Full Article] about Clarendon Lions mark 102 years of service
PanTeXas Deterrence assumes management, operation of Pantex
In June of this year, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced that it selected PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC (PXD) as the new management and operating (M&O) entity for the Pantex Plant. PXD consists of BWXT Technical Services Group, Fluor … [Read Full Article] about PanTeXas Deterrence assumes management, operation of Pantex
Early voting ends Nov. 1; Election day is Nov. 5
Voters in Donley County and across the United States will go to polls next Tuesday, November 5, to decide national, state, and local elections. In addition to voting for president and one of Texas’ US Senate seats, local voters will be casting ballots on … [Read Full Article] about Early voting ends Nov. 1; Election day is Nov. 5
Officials resolve HISD ballot error
A computer programing error last week led to several residents being presented with an opportunity to vote on the Hedley ISD Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) even though they did not live in the Hedley school district. Donley County Clerk … [Read Full Article] about Officials resolve HISD ballot error
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Guest Column: Reimagining Texas high schools for the future
By Gabe Grantham and Grace Atkins Texas lawmakers have recognized in recent years the need to better prepare high school students for the workforce of tomorrow. Major reforms, such as the school finance overhaul in 2019 (House Bill 3) and the community college finance reform effort in 2023 (House Bill 8), have invested critical funding […]
Editorial: Suddenly, the boy has become a grown up
October 19, 2006, was a day that changed our family’s lives forever. It was a Thursday, specifically chosen to not interfere with the production or delivery of the Enterprise while also allowing us to have the most time possible for what was coming. Benjamin Allen Homer Estlack had stolen our hearts before he arrived. It […]
Guest Column: Osprey crash generates unfair criticism
By US Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Amarillo) The crash of a CV-22 Osprey, call sign Gundam 22, off the coast of Japan in November 2023 has generated a wave of unfair scrutiny against the aircraft. The loss of any service member is an absolute tragedy, but the conversation surrounding the V-22 Osprey has become disproportionately negative, […]
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