Local officials have been notified that 25 railroad crossings throughout Donley County will be upgraded in the coming weeks, which will prompt temporary road closures all along the BNSF rail … [Read Full Article] about Railroad crossing upgrades to begin
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Jobless claims fall in December data
Jobless claims in Donley County fell in December, according to information from the Texas Workforce Commission. December’s local unemployment rate of 3.8 percent reflected a workforce of 1,402 with 56 people looking for work. That’s down from 4.6 percent in … [Read Full Article] about Jobless claims fall in December data
Burton Library to host book signing March 21
Burton Memorial Library will be having three authors from the Texas Panhandle for a Book Signing next Friday, March 21, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Taylor Moore is the author of the Garrett Kohl series featuring the novel Down Range, which was nominated for the … [Read Full Article] about Burton Library to host book signing March 21
With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles
By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune "With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans – and engages with them … [Read Full Article] about With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles
McAnear wins Sts. Roost Award
Chamber names Copelin, Bertrand as Man, Woman of 2024 The Clarendon Chamber of Commerce recognized Pat McAnear with the 2024 Saints’ Roost Award for her lifetime of service and commitment to the community during the annual Chamber Awards Banquet last … [Read Full Article] about McAnear wins Sts. Roost Award
CC spring enrollment increases
Clarendon College’s spring enrollment is up 4.6 percent compared to this time a year ago. Following the census date on February 5 after the first 12 days of spring classes, CC was up 62 students total with a student headcount of 1,411 in all locations … [Read Full Article] about CC spring enrollment increases
State urging preparations for wildfires
As wildfire potential continues across Texas, officials are urging residents to prepare and keep prevention top of mind. “Dry conditions will persist into the weekend, continuing this week’s risk for wildfires,” said Jared Karns, Texas A&M Forest … [Read Full Article] about State urging preparations for wildfires
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Cub Reporter: Happy birthday to the best Mom
This Tuesday is my mom’s birthday. So, in honor of her, I would like to write my column to show appreciation for everything she does and has done for me and my family. My mom spends countless hours working to help provide for my family and I. She puts food on the table and works […]
Editorial: Two coaches who left lasting impressions
Clarendon alumni lost two great men over the past month, both of whom made a lasting impact on our community in their own way. Jack Hall and Don Beck are two guys who influenced your editor and countless others during their lifetimes. Jack Hall was no stranger to Donley County with roots in Alanreed and […]
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 […]
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