Baccalaureate, Graduation

Clay County seniors set to take the stage

With the senior class of 2012 ready to receive their high school diplomas, Clay County schools are gearing up for the annual Pomp and Circumstance. Baccalaureate services … [Read More...]

Byers Bike Bash – Video

Bike Bash

Ride brings out 225 bicyclists despite wet weather

  Despite wet roads and chili temperatures Saturday, the fourth annual Byers Bike Bash was a success. Aaron Little, coordinator of the event, said approximately 225 riders participated in this year's event. The event was not held last year, and participation … [Read More...]

Lake Arrowhead State Park

Tad Gose of Wichita Falls displays a bone saw used by surgeons during the late 1800s during Friday's Buffalo Soldier and Frontier Education Day at Lake Arrowhead State Park. Gose is retired from the state park.

Frontier Education Day offers glimpse of pioneer life

By Peggy BrowningPioneer SentinelScores of area schoolchildren traveled to Lake Arrowhead State Park on Friday to attend the “Buffalo Soldier and Frontier Education Day” presented by the Community Education Outreach Programs of Texas Parks and Wildlife … [Read More...]

Saturday Benefit

Laseman logo

Lyndon Laseman’s love of community continues through memorial run

Lyndon Laseman suffered a ruptured coronary artery and died in November 2009 after completing 20-mile run during the Fort Worth Marathon. He would have had no idea of how much he was about to do for Henrietta, Clay County and the community he so loved. Saturday, May … [Read More...]

May 29 Primaries

Early voting underway, continues through May 25

Early voting in the May 29 Republican and Democratic county, state and national primaries begins today, Monday, May 14, at the Clay County Courthouse Annex, 214 N. Main St., in Henrietta, and continues through May 25. Early voters can cast ballots from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. … [Read More...]

Henrietta Growth Corp.

O’Malley Arms approved for facade grant; restoration nears completion

In a special meeting Monday, the Henrietta Growth Corporation Board of Directors approved a façade grant for O’Malley Arms, located at 121 W. Gilbert St. Justin O’Malley, who will open a gun shop at the location later this year, is nearing completion of an … [Read More...]

Business

Citibank to cash out community banking; closes Henrietta branch

Citibank customers in Henrietta are looking for another financial institution after the corporation closed the local branch last week. Thursday, May 11, was the final day for the Henrietta Branch, located at 111 S. Main St., to remain open. According to an … [Read More...]

Election Day Results

Byers, Petrolia voters overwhelmingly support consolidation

Residents in the school districts of Byers and Petrolia are overwhelmingly in favor of consolidation of the two schools. Ninety percent of voters in Byers ISD voted "yes" to consolidation, while 97 percent of Petrolia ISD voters were in favor of the proposition. The … [Read More...]

Cowtown Society of Western Music – Heroes Hall of Fame

Raymond "Eoogie" Edwards of Joy performed as a fiddle player for more than 70 years. He and Brother Loyd Edwards formed the Post Oak Fiddle Band in 1939.

Heart strings: Eoogie Edwards’ love of music led to 70 years as a fiddler

"The music comes from the fiddler's heart, through his strings and straight into your heart."     – Father John Angus Rankin, Cape Breton musician   By Peggy BrowningPioneer SentinelWhen Raymond “Eoogie” Edwards passed from this life in 2007 at … [Read More...]

Cowtown Society of Western Music inductee Nat Fleming, where he is most comfortable.

The best fit: Nat Fleming helped make Western music a hit

By Kathy FloydPioneer SentinelNat Fleming would be the first one to tell you that he doesn’t mind the spotlight. The Byers native has been behind the microphone hundreds of times announcing rodeos, hosting television and radio shows, leading his country and western … [Read More...]

Outdoors

TPWD seeks hunting leases to provide affordable hunting opportunities

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is interested in leasing land for hunting dove, waterfowl, pheasant, quail, feral hog, squirrel and rabbits. The length of the lease and price per acre are negotiable. TPWD are most interested in areas of 100 acres or more located … [Read More...]

Henrietta FFA

Braiden Obermier and Kolton Booher

Obermier, Beeler earn Area FFA Star Awards

The Area IV FFA Association recognized Henrietta FFA member Braiden Obermier as the Area IV Star Lonestar Award winner in Agricultural Placement and member Kolton Beeler as the Area IV Star Greenhand in Production. Obermier and Beeler were presented the Star Awards … [Read More...]

Braiden Obermier and Parker Dunkerley

Obermier, Dunkerley earn Area IV awards, advance to state

Henrietta FFA members Braiden Obermier and Parker Dunkerley were named the Area IV FFA proficiency winners during the area convention in Mineral Wells, Saturday, May 12. Both will be advancing to the state level in their respective award categories in June at Angelo … [Read More...]

Red River Valley Tourism

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Henrietta to participate in 425-mile Hwy. 82/287 garage sale

Henrietta will once again participate in 425-mile Hwy. 82/287 Yard Sale on June 1-2, sponsored this year by the Henrietta and Clay County Chamber of Commerce. The annual event, put on by the Red River Valley Tourism Association, covers North Texas and Southern … [Read More...]

Clay County 4-H

Competing in the District 3 4-H Roundup were Holt Chambers, Katy Hand, Kasey Taylor, Kalico Burkes, Korri Franke and Daniel Wimberley; back row left to right: Taylor Watson, Ethan Franke, Conner Chambers, Marty Hand, Mikayla Graham, Josey Cleveland, Skee Burkes, Jacobi Reynolds and Katlyn Lang.

Members compete in roundup, horse quiz, consumer decisions

2012 District 4-H Roundup, Horse Quiz Bowl and Consumer Decision Making contests were held Wednesday, May 2, in Vernon. Clay County 4-H had 15 members competing. Roundup In the junior division, Holt Chambers placed first in beef educational … [Read More...]

Competing in the district 4-H Fashion Show were Tori Bitner, Korri Franke, Dani Johnson, Maddie Bitner, Savannah Johnson and Colin Kollman.

Eight Clay County youth compete in 4-H District Fashion Show

Eight Clay County 4-H members participated 2012 District 4-H Fashion Show held Saturday, April 14, in Bridgeport. In the senior division, Colin Kollman placed second in buying specialty. Jacobi Reynolds was the Cotton Award winner in the intermediate class and … [Read More...]

Addie Duncan of Henrietta earned the Best Intermediate award in the "People" category of the district 4-H photography show.

Young photographers earn district 4-H awards

The 2012 District 4-H Photography Show results were announced Wednesday, May 2, during the District 4-H Roundup. Clay County had six juniors and intermediates competing. Addie Duncan earned first place and the best intermediate award in the “People” category, … [Read More...]

Opinion

My mother… who was outstanding in her field

‘I have become my mother’ is a hope-filled phrase

By Peggy BrowningPioneer Sentinel“I have become my mother.”  I often hear women my age (over 50) and women who are younger say that. Sometimes they say it jokingly, sometimes they say it disparagingly. They almost always say, "I have become my mother," like … [Read More...]

Texas AgriLife

Earth Kind: A rose by any other name won’t grow the same

By Missy HodginTexas AgriLifeIt seems that over the years roses have received a bad rap.  They are one of the most desired of garden flowers but the hectic schedule of today’s gardeners often prevent roses from receiving the care they need.  Thus, the Earth-Kind … [Read More...]

Henrietta FFA

Henrietta FFA member Stefanie Wolf was elected to serve as an Area IV FFA Vice President for the 2012-2013 school year. Wolf served as the Wichita District FFA President during the 2011-12 school year and has been elected vice president of the Henrietta FFA Chapter for the upcoming year. Stefanie is the daughter of Steve and Katie Wolf.

Wolf elected VP of Area IV

Henrietta FFA

Henrietta Officer’s for 2011-12 are (front) Klayton Hoff, Connor Kirby, Ethan Cantrell, (middle) Annelise Sauer, Ryan Crafton, Katie Coleman, Braiden Obermier, (back) Trent Yurcho and Katie Jo Blanscet.

New signs welcome drivers to Henrietta

With FFA welcome signs posted outside communities all across the … [Read More...]

Edwards Public Library

New books, media available

Edward’s Public Library, a service to all residents of Clay County, has added a number of new titles to its collections. The library is located at 210 W. Gilbert … [Read More...]

Henrietta Care Center

Plenty of people to appreciate

By Ashley CrownoverCorrespondentThe week of May 6-12 is Nurses’ Week, Hospital Week and Teacher Appreciation Week.  Henrietta Care Center is grateful … [Read More...]

Henrietta Elementary

Sadie Kabisch of Tricia Campbell’s second grade class competes in hurdles during the Henrietta Elementary School Field Day on Thursday, May 10. The field day is an annual event at Henrietta Elementary, marking the final weeks of the school year.

Students participate in Field Day

Midway ISD

Forty students at Midway School participated in the annual Elementary Science Fair May 3.

Students participate in science fair

Midway ISD held its annual Elementary Science Fair on … [Read More...]

Thinking Historically

Happy Columbus Day

By Travis ChildsPioneer SentinelThe Spanish outfitted Columbus with a very modest expedition of three ships and ninety men because they did not expect … [Read More...]

Clay County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff’s Report: May 6-May 12

Clay County Sheriff’s Office reports for the period of Sunday, May 6, 2012 through Saturday, May 12. Sunday, May 6 Information received, East Crafton and North … [Read More...]