Citywide Easter Egg Hunt
Kids swarm courthouse lawn in search of Easter eggs
The Henrietta and Clay County Chamber of Commerce and Henrietta High School PALS put on the annual citywide Easter egg hunt on the courthouse lawn Saturday. Registering for the hunt were 147 kids, participating in four age groups. This is the fourth year for the event … [Read More...]
Turkey Fest 2014
Watford wins Battle of the Beards prize; ‘Huntin’ the World’ takes world championship title
Duane Watford of Henrietta brought in the largest Rio Grande gobbler entered in the 2014 Turkey Fest hunting competitions, earning the overall Battle of the Beards title and prizes valued at $1,200. Competing in the Battle of the Beards were 37 adults and nine youth. … [Read More...]
Clay County
Courthouse water well plan approved; Davis to remain deputy constable
Three years into a drought, Homeowners throughout Henrietta have punched holes in the ground in search of water for grass, trees and gardens. Monday, Clay County Commissioners decided to do the same. In a unanimous vote, commissioners accepted a proposal from Prater … [Read More...]
City of Henrietta
Fire marshall put on unpaid leave; garbage rates increase
Following a closed session in Monday night’s meeting of the Henrietta City Council, aldermen voted to place City Fire Marshall Larry Heaton on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into theft of funds from the Henrietta Volunteer Fire … [Read More...]
Headlines
Pierce Sales named semifinalist for international BBB Torch Award
A longtime Henrietta business has been recognized by Council of Better Business Bureaus. Pierce Sales received news Monday that it has been named a semifinalist for the International Torch Award. Pierce Sales is one of 18 companies in eight states to become … [Read More...]
Woman injured in morning rollover
A Wichita Falls woman suffered life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Dean Tuesday morning. Yvonne Bryant, 69, of Wichita Falls, was traveling south on Hwy. 79 in a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer when her vehicle veered from the road and into a wheat … [Read More...]
Farm & Ranch
Henrietta FFA wildlife team qualifies for state competition
Henrietta FFA’s Wildlife team travelled to Jaeger Ranch in Eastland, Wednesday, April 16, and qualified for state competition by placing fourth in the Region V, Area IV FFA Career Development Events and first in the Wichita District. Team members are Connor Duncan, … [Read More...]
Quail populations, habitat the topic of May 7 gathering
Missy HodginAgriLife Extension AgentThe Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Clay County along with UNT Quail will conduct a Quail Appreciation Day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 7 at Jeff Fitts’ barn in Henrietta. The purpose of the program is to bring … [Read More...]
Hello Neighbor tour visits northeast Clay County
Missy HodginAgriLife Extension AgentRecently 50 residents and history buffs of Clay County toured Precinct 1 for the annual Hello Neighbor Tour hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Clay County and the Clay County Leadership Advisory Board. On the … [Read More...]
Henrietta FFA judging teams qualify for state contests
Representing the Henrietta FFA chapter, 39 agriscience students traveled to Tarleton State University in Stephenville on Wednesday, April. 9 to compete in the Area IV FFA Career Development Events competition. Henrietta’s dairy cattle, livestock and horse evaluation … [Read More...]
Education
Heauring earns Texas Dept. of Agriculture GROW award
Hanna Heuring, a senior from Petrolia High School, has been named the winner of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s GROW award for the month of April. The award … [Read More...]
HJH recognizes students for six weeks performance
Macie Frederick, Baylee Pierce, McKayla Weaver, Garret Jackson, Seth Sanderson and Wilson Moore have been selected as Henrietta Junior High’s Recognized Students for the fifth six weeks grading period. Each six weeks, Henrietta Junior High selects one boy and one … [Read More...]
Midway students garner One Act Play awards
Students at Midway High School performed “And Jack Fell Down” in district One Act Play competition Wednesday, March 26, garnering four awards. Logan Harper and Jorden Mass were named to the all-star cast, while Cassidy Mass earned honorable mention. Stage Manager … [Read More...]
Five to represent Midway at regional UIL academics contests
Midway High School will be represented by five students at the regional UIL Academics competition in Abilene May 3. The social studies team of Austin Van Pelt, Jorden Mass, Cole Thorn and Aaron Uselton took first place in district competition, held March 19 in … [Read More...]
Midway Schools announce fifth six weeks honor rolls
Midway ISD has released "A" and "A-B" honor rolls for the fifth six weeks of the 2013-14 school year. “A” Honor Roll First grade — Randal Capps, Tyler Grottie, Rylie Lamar, Dominic Laude, Allison Marshall Second grade — Gracie Barker, Taegan Cook, Cason … [Read More...]
Henrietta High announces honor roll, master achievement
Henrietta High School released honor rolls for the fifth six weeks grading period Friday. Master achievement students are denoted with an asterisk. Macey Baber, Austin Barr, Mason Barry, Christopher Bashago*, MaKayla Beasley, Kolton Beeler*, Kandon Bennett, Michelle … [Read More...]
Athletics
Lady Cats set relay record, qualify for regional meet
A record that stood for 29 years was broken Friday when Henrietta’s 1,600-meter relay team crossed the finish line at the 7-2A/8-2A area meet in Clyde. Crossing the finish line in 4 minutes, 11.51 seconds, Hollie Thomas, Kenzie Kirk, Joyana Zamzow and Kamryn Weaver … [Read More...]
Zamzow sets HHS triple jump record at District 8-2A meet
Joyana Zamzow, Kenzie Kirk, Kamryn Weaver and the Lady Cat 800-meter relay team led Henrietta to a third place team finish in the District 8-2A track and field meet in Jacksboro on Thursday, April 10. All earned gold and silver medals in their respective … [Read More...]
Weaver earns gold in 100 hurdles, 400 dash at Electra meet
Kamryn Weaver added a pair of gold medals to her collection at Electra Thursday, placing first in the 100-meter hurdles and 400 dash and leading the Lady Cats to second place in the team standings with 99.5 points. Weaver ran the 100 hurdles in 16.5 seconds, followed … [Read More...]
Hanusch homers in first and fourth as Petrolia falls to Chico
Dustin Hanusch hit two home runs, but it wasn't enough to carry Petrolia to a win on Friday, as the Pirates Varsity fell to Chico 10-9 at Petrolia in seven innings. Tyler Melton got the win for Chico despite allowing nine runs over seven innings. He struck out six, … [Read More...]
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