The sixth annual Howardwick Hoedown will be held this Saturday, July 20, in McMorries Memorial Park, and it looks like Mother Nature is going to keep things cool this year. With temperatures in the … [Read Full Article] about Howardwick to host Hoedown Saturday
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Clarendon trash rates set to rise
Garbage rates in the City of Clarendon will be going up following last week’s City Council meeting in accordance with city’s contract with Waste Connections. The contract allows the company to receive an annual increase based on the consumer price index. … [Read Full Article] about Clarendon trash rates set to rise
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Channel 10 spotlights Clarendon community
NewsChannel Ten’s Summer Celebration rolled into Clarendon Monday afternoon with a large crowd gathering on the Courthosue Square for several fun activities. A Donley County Sheriff’s Department escort led the news team in a short parade from College Hill … [Read Full Article] about Channel 10 spotlights Clarendon community
Local sales tax funds increase
Clarendon’s sales tax revenue rose again last week when Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar delivered July allocations to local governments. Hegar sent $40,958.25 to Clarendon for the month, an increase of 7.09 percent compared to the same period in 2023. This … [Read Full Article] about Local sales tax funds increase
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CC wins title in Australian contest
A dominant display by Clarendon College saw the 2024 ICMJ National Championship go to the team from Texas last week with the University of Queensland coming in second place. The winning team, made up of Libby Modisette, Scott Phillips, Lydia Sharp and Jace … [Read Full Article] about CC wins title in Australian contest
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Celebration draws big attendance
It was a busy time in Clarendon last weekend with a good turnout for the 147th annual Saints’ Roost Celebration July 4-6, starting with the Lions Club’s bingo and barbecue cookoff on Thursday and running through the parade, rodeo, and other big events on … [Read Full Article] about Celebration draws big attendance
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Circle M8 wins COEA annual ranch rodeo
The Circle M8 team took top honors at the Clarendon Outdoor Entertainment Association’s annual Ranch Rodeo last Friday and Saturday during the 147th annual Saints’ Roost Celebration. Circle M8’s scores beat out 19 other local and regional ranch rodeo teams … [Read Full Article] about Circle M8 wins COEA annual ranch rodeo
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Editorial: Council vote was right for Clarendon
The Clarendon City Council exhibited great courage last Thursday, May 9, when it unanimously rejected a proposed ordinance from an out-of-town political activist. Abortion is illegal in Clarendon, Texas. That didn’t change just because the council said “no” to the “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” ordinance. The State of Texas has one of the most […]
Letter: God wants love, not division
By Chris Reuter, Clarendon God loves everyone! I was doing a study in my Bible the other night, and the Lord led me to some scripture that brought a ton of wisdom to light about certain subjects I was having slight confusion on. Remember, God is not the author of confusion. Man using God’s word […]
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City should skip acting on Sanctuary proposal
The hardest thing for anyone to do is often standing up for what is right when it is unpopular to do so. That’s the position the Clarendon City Council will find itself in Thursday night, May 9, when the subject of abortion will again be on the city agenda. Abortion is illegal in Texas, and […]
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