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Clarendon sales tax figure slips for August

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Clarendon’s sales tax revenue is still struggling according to August allocations released last week by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.

The city received $31,208.37 for the month, down 4.73 percent from the same period one year ago.

The sales tax figures represent monthly sales made in July.

That brings Clarendon’s calendar year-to-date figure to $292,541.06, which is a drop of 0.41 percent from the same point in 2014, which was $293,767.79.

Howardwick’s numbers were also down by 7.03 percent at $1,117.66, bringing that city’s revenue down 2.49 percent for the year-to-date at $9,821.31.

The City of Hedley’s revenue was down 49.07 percent at $256.65. For the year-to-date, Hedley is down 21.75 percent at $4,396.70.

Statewide, Hegar said that state sales tax revenue in August was $2.6 billion, down 0.4 percent compared to August 2014.

“The slight decline in sales tax revenue was due to reduced receipts from oil and gas-related sectors, offset by growth from other sectors,” Hegar said. “Higher collections from retail trade, restaurants and services indicated continued growth in consumer spending, while receipts from construction also grew.”

Along with his monthly sales tax allocation announcement, Hegar released totals for overall state revenues, as well as some of the state’s most significant revenue sources. All Funds revenue for the year finished at $109.5 billion, 0.2 percent less than the $109.7 billion projected in the Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE).

General Revenue-related revenue was $52.6 billion, 0.1 percent ahead of the BRE projection of $52.58 billion. Sales tax revenue for the year was 0.6 percent below estimate, at $28.9 billion. The BRE forecast was $29.07 billion.

Oil production and regulation tax revenue came in 4.2 percent above the BRE forecast, while natural gas tax revenue was 20.6 percent below estimate.

“State revenues for fiscal 2015 came in very close to the amounts we projected in January before the legislative session,” Hegar said. “As we predicted, the Texas economy has seen moderate growth despite weakness in the energy sector. The accuracy of our fiscal 2015 estimate provides a firm foundation as we begin to prepare the Certification Revenue Estimate.”

 

Donley County officers participate in Sunday manhunt

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The Donley County Sheriff’s Office participated in a manhunt in Armstrong County Sunday afternoon and evening after a man fled from state troopers in Conway.

At approximately 12:05 p.m., DPS Troopers stopped a silver Cadillac for a traffic violation on IH-40, in Conway. During the traffic stop, a scuffle broke out and three troopers were injured.

One person was arrested and taken to the Carson County Jail, but the driver of the Cadillac was able to get into the vehicle and flee the scene.

The vehicle was later located in Armstrong County, and several agencies participated in the search for the driver, later identified as Victor Apodaca, 25, of Clovis New Mexico.

The search was called off Sunday night, and Apodaca was later involved in a standoff with authorities and eventually taken into custody in Amarillo Monday.

Victory

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The Owls take a knee after their Homecoming victory over Vernon Northside last Friday. The Owls will travel to Valley, September 17, and play at 7:30 p.m. Enterprise Photo / Kari Lindsey
The Owls take a knee after their Homecoming victory over Vernon Northside last Friday. The Owls will travel to Valley, September 17, and play at 7:30 p.m. Enterprise Photo / Kari Lindsey

Broncos face off against Highland Park

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By Sandy Anderberg

The Clarendon Broncos fought hard in Highland Park but were defeated, 13-42. The Broncos stayed with the Hornets for the most part in the first half, but they were not able to get anything going until they put six on the board in the final period.

Offensive Linemen Taylon Knorpp, Cooper Bilbrey, Caleb Cobb, and Seth Greer work together to move the Broncos closer to the end zone. Enterprise Photo / Alice Cobb
Offensive Linemen Taylon Knorpp, Cooper Bilbrey, Caleb Cobb, and Seth Greer work together to move the Broncos closer to the end zone. Enterprise Photo / Alice Cobb

According to head coach Gary Jack, the game was fairly even until right before halftime when the Broncos had a bad snap that the Hornets grabbed at the ten-yard line and were able to score before time ran out in the first half.

The Broncos started the scoring early in the game when the Broncos controlled the opening kickoff and Caleb Cobb took it across the goal line from seven yards out and Clay Koetting added the kick. But the Hornets were able to get the next six scores with three coming in the first half and three in the second. Riley Shadle scored in the fourth on a one-yard run to give the Broncos 13 on the scoreboard.

“They are a good team,” Jack said. “But their numbers helped them. They were able to move men in and out and we just don’t have the numbers. Our linemen did a good job for us; we just ran out of gas.”

The Broncos continued to fight hard throughout and kept battling the Hornets. Several Broncos did a good job and Jack made a note of their performance.

“Junior Ceniceros had some good catches for us,” Jack said. “He also had a fumble recovery and an interception. Clay Koetting had nine tackles and blocked an extra point, and Andy Davis caused a fumble. Bryce Hatley had seven tackles and some big hits, while Caleb Cobb posted six tackles.”

Nick Shadle racked up 13 tackles and had a good night according to Jack.

“We did some good things, but there’s just not enough of us,” Jack said.

The Broncos will take on Gruver at home this Friday night and are looking to get back on the winning track.

“Gruver is a decent team,” Jack said. “On paper, it looks like it will be a good match up for us. I hope we can get the edge on them.”

The Broncos will play at 7:30 p.m. in Bronco Stadium this Friday, September 18.

 

Grahn tops field in Guthrie Meet

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By Sandy Anderberg

Several Broncos, Lady Broncos, Colts, and Lady Colts participated in the Guthrie Cross-Country Meet Saturday, September 12.

Runner Bryce Grahn turned in a 17:27 for the three-mile course for a first-place finish in the meet over a field of 34 runners. The Broncos finished third overall. Gavin Wood did a good job and finished 11th at 20:01. Chris Bruce was 25th at 24:05, Philip Monds was 28th at 24:59, and Brandon Santos was 34th with a time of 35:36.

For the Lady Broncos, Brandalynn Ellis was 37th at 18.13 and Hannah Howard was 46th at 19:23.

The junior high Lady Colts finished third as a team out of six teams and 63 runners participating. Kira Weatherton finished 13th at 16:50 and Brooke Duncan was 14th at 16:52. Aubrey Jaramillo was 17th at 17:13, Amnesty Oatman was 18th at 17:14, Kailee Osburn ran 25th with a time of 17:33, Darcie Hunsaker was 34th at 18:49, Gracie Shadle was 40th at 19:13, and Kaylin Hicks was 41st with a time of 19:26. Kenny Overstreet finished 12th for the Colts with a time of 14:57, Clay Ward was 13th at 15:02, Tanner Burch was 19th at 15:39, and Jacob Casselberry was 30th with a time of 18:33.

Last weeks results: High School: Grahn 6th 17:25.40 and Word 67th 21:01.43; junior varsity: Christopher Bruce 88th 25:53.25, Monds 90th 26:26.41, and Santos 110th at 32:41.73.

JV Lady Broncos: Emilie Thompson 108th 19:14.62.

Jr. High Colts: Overstreet 33rd 14:45.31, Ward 43rd 15:14.59, and Burch 60th 16:11.

Lady Colts: Jade Benson 4th 14:33.61, Weatherton 64th 16:43.46, Jaramillo 73rd 16:50.65, Duncan 74th 16:51.30, Oatman 98th 17:39.92, Shadle 121st 18:06.14, Ashlynn Newsome 149th 19:05.20, Braylee Shields 171st 19:48.46, Hunsaker 176th 19:52.08, Hicks 182nd 20:20.52, Madisen Gay 204th 22:20.68, and Raynee Newsome 205th 22:23.58.

The next meet will be September 26 in Lubbock for high school only.

 

Coleman Huffman Jr.

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Coleman Huffman Jr., 93, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in Amarillo.

Coleman Huffman Jr.
Coleman Huffman Jr.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Citizens Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

“Colie,” as his friends and family called him, grew up in Clarendon, Texas and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. After completing his military service Colie attended Texas College of the Mines in El Paso “UTEP”, and played football for the Minors. Football became his passion for the next 41 years. He became one of the most successful high school coaches ever to coach in the panhandle of Texas. Coach Huffman holds the honor of being a member of both the Top of Texas Coaches Hall of Fame and the Texas High School Coaches Hall of Honor.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Betty Geraldine Huffman.

He is survived by three step-children; Penny Hart of Amarillo, Texas; Paul Hart of Midland, Texas; and Phil Hart of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to the West Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s association be made in lieu of flowers.

 

Audrey Beth Garland

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Audrey Beth Garland, 75, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015, in Amarillo.

Services were held on Friday, September 11, 2015, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, officiating.

Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Audrey Beth Garland
Audrey Beth Garland

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Audrey was born December 6, 1939, in Memphis to Barney and Lucile West Burnett. She married Jimmy Lynn Garland on December 1, 1962, in Memphis. She had been a resident of Goodnight since 1963. She was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a 60 year member of Chi Omega. She was a patient devoted mother and grandmother. She loved collecting antiques.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Garland of Goodnight; a son, Stan Garland of Kingwood; her daughter, Twanna Kiker and husband Richie of Allison; a sister in law, Ginny Garland of Amarillo; 2 grandchildren, Matt Kiker of Shamrock and Kaylynn Kiker of Lubbock; and 2 step grandchildren, Diedra Troutman of Humble and Dustin Broom of College Station.

The family request memorials be sent to a charity of choice or Clarendon Masonic Lodge, #700.

 

Roy Gratin “Cowboy” Johnson

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Roy Gratin “Cowboy” Johnson, 83, of Clarendon, passed away September 3, 2015, in Ft. Worth after a brief illness.

A private family burial will be held at the Citizens Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19.

Visitation afterwards will be held at the Senior Citizen’s Center, 115 East 4th Street.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie and Oscar Johnson, sister Jewel, brother, Kenneth.

Roy is survived by the love of his life of 61 years, wife, Jeanie Johnson of Clarendon; daughter, Jaci and husband, Bill Garner of Dodd City; sons, Monte Johnson of Burleson and Gene Johnson of Howardwick.

Roy was also known as “Big Boy” and is lovingly remembered by his 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. “Cowboy” spent most of his years as a ranch hand on the J.A. Ranch. He was an accomplished team roper and loved the rodeos and roping with all his team roping partners. He moved to Dimmitt in 1963 to pursue farming, raising cattle, and owning a feedlot. After retiring, he moved back to Clarendon in 1999. He was a Christian man that was dedicated to God, family, and his friends. He was a member of the First Christian Church.

Condolences to the family can be mailed to the Citizens Cemetery, P.O. Box 983, Clarendon, Texas 79226. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks for all your prayers during our loss.

 

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