Clarendon College students are invited to enjoy a sweet start to the Fall 2026 semester at the College’s upcoming Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, August 26, at 7:45 p.m. in the Bairfield Activity … [Read Full Article] about CC to host ice cream social August 26
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Clarendon College welcomes students back for fall 2026
Clarendon College is welcoming students back as the fall 2026 semester as classes begin today, August 24. Faculty and staff are prepared for another exciting semester as returning Bulldogs come back to campus and new students begin their Clarendon College … [Read Full Article] about Clarendon College welcomes students back for fall 2026
City council turns down RV variance request
The Clarendon City Council shot down a variance request that would have allowed RVs in the R1 residential zone during the city’s regular meeting August 13. The request to allow recreational vehicle campers at 816 S. Johns Street was met with criticism from … [Read Full Article] about City council turns down RV variance request
Sales tax revenue surges for local cities
Sales tax revenues surged for Donley County municipalities when Texas Comptroller Don Huffines delivered August allocations last week. The City of Clarendon saw its monthly revenue increase 16.57 percent compared to the same period in 2025 for an August … [Read Full Article] about Sales tax revenue surges for local cities
CHS FFA seniors earn Lone Star degrees
Three Clarendon High School seniors were recognized this summer for their accomplishments in agricultural education by earning the Lone Star Degree, one of the highest honors available to Texas FFA members. Ronan Howard, Zane Cruse and Parker Haynes … [Read Full Article] about CHS FFA seniors earn Lone Star degrees
HISD drops federal rules for school cafeteria
Hedley school trustees voted to withdraw from the federal school lunch program during a called meeting on Monday, August 10. Interim Superintendent Larry Jeffers told the Enterprise that with a smaller enrollment as an elementary school, it just wasn’t … [Read Full Article] about HISD drops federal rules for school cafeteria
County files proposal for FY ‘27 budget
Donley County Commissioners filed a proposed $4.47 million budget this week for fiscal year 2027, an overall decrease of about $100,000 compared to the current budget. The proposed budget approved on Monday increases several line items, and County Judge … [Read Full Article] about County files proposal for FY ‘27 budget
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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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