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Henrietta residents organize relief efforts for Oklahoma tornado recovery
Local efforts to provide assistance to those affected by the devastating EF5 tornado that struck Moore, Okla., on Monday, May 20 are underway. Randy Walsh of Henrietta and Casey Walsh of Wichita Falls will travel to Oklahoma City on Thursday to deliver donated goods … [Read More...]
Weather Video
Tornado warnings issued as severe storm system passes through county
5-20-13 from Clay County Pioneer Sentinel on Vimeo. Residents in north and central Clay County were forced to take cover Monday afternoon and into the early evening as a line of severe thunderstorms resulted in conditions favorable for the formation of … [Read More...]
97th District Court
Olson sexual assault among 11 grand jury indictments; plea accepted
Norman Lee Olson II, 51, of Petrolia, was indicted Monday on one charge of continued sexual assault of a child. Olson remains in jail with bond set at … [Read More...]
Crime
High speed chase leads to recovery of stolen motorcycle; two arrested
Two men face multiple charges following a high-speed motorcycle chase that reached a speed of 152 miles per hour on Hwy. 287 between Henrietta and Bellevue Monday afternoon. Kory Joe French, 31, of Henrietta, has been charged with theft over $1,500, less than $20,000 … [Read More...]
Economic Development
Blue Ridge Exotic Transporters begins production at Henrietta facility
By Matt KeltonPioneer SentinelThe first Blue Ridge Exotic Transporters product rolled away from the company’s new home in Henrietta Thursday, May 9. But before the custom-built enclosed car-hauler left the plant, company owner Phillip Herndon gave city and county … [Read More...]
School News
Petrolia hosts 4th annual Pirate Run and Plank Walk
The fourth annual Pirate Run Plank Walk, a 5K and 10K event, was held Saturday, May 18 at Petrolia High School. Becky Mathews won the 10K women’s division, while Scott Long won the men’s division. In the 5K race, Raquel Long won the women’s division and John … [Read More...]
HJH students peruse more than 6,000 pages in program
Twelve students at Henrietta Junior High have read more than 1,000 pages during each six weeks grading period of the 2012-13 school year while participating in the school’s Read for Life program. Students who have read more than 1,000 pages during each grading … [Read More...]
Petrolia High National Honor Society installs officers
The Petrolia High School chapter of the National Honor Society installed new officers on Thursday, May 16. Joey Trevino will serve as NHS president for the 2013-14 school year. Hanna Heuring is vice president, Nicole Ivey was elected secretary and Heather Goolsby … [Read More...]
Agricultural Education
Burkes siblings, Hand win all-around titles in 4-H horse show
The annual Clay County 4-H Horse Show was held Saturday, May 11 at the Red River Cow Palace in Dean. Twenty-one 4-H members competed in 14 events including. Skee Burkes won the senior division all-around championship, while Kalico Burkes won the intermediate … [Read More...]
Henrietta FFA members honored during annual banquet
Thirty-four members of the Henrietta FFA received honors and awards during the organization’s annual chapter banquet Tuesday, May 14. Earning the 2013 Faye Brown Agri-science Student of the Year award is Ethan Cantrell, son of Ross Cantrell and Susie Cantrell. The … [Read More...]
Texas AgriLife
Simple steps can be taken towards fitness and a healthy weight
By Sherri HalsellTexas AgriLife Extension AgentFor good health, families need to be physically active and parents need to serve as good role models for their children. Playing, eating, and enjoying life together as a family set the stage for a healthy lifestyle. Below … [Read More...]
Frugal gardeners can increase plants by taking cuttings
By Missy HodginA&M AgriLife Extension AgentAs spring turns into summer, new opportunities arise for color in our gardens. Observe some of the plants that can be purchased and increased, providing an abundance of extra plants for filling in open spaces where cool … [Read More...]
Athletics
Bearcats dominate all-district baseball selections; Williams named MVP
After wrapping up Henrietta baseball’s best season in the program’s history, the Bearcats also dominated 8-2A’s All-District selections. Four-year letterman Joe Dell Williams has been named Co-District MVP, joining Holliday’s Brayden Boyd in the honor. Senior … [Read More...]
Lady Pirates advance to Region I final with series rally
Down one game in the softball regional semifinal, Petrolia’s Lady Pirates roared to life Saturday, claiming back-to-back wins and advancing to the Class A, Region I final. The Lady Pirates devastated Haskell in Game 2 of the series, 10-0, and overcame a Haskell … [Read More...]
Bearcats end season with regional quarterfinal loss to Wall
Henrietta’s record-book baseball season came to a close Saturday afternoon in Abilene with a 2-0 loss to Wall in the regional quarterfinal series. Wall earned an 11-1 win Saturday, and opened the series Friday with a 4-3 win. The Bearcats came out Saturday with … [Read More...]
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