Winter storm passes; freezing temperatures to last into Wednesday
Although a winter storm that brought as much as two inches of ice accumulation to Clay County has passed, weather conditions and roads could remain treacherous through Wednesday, according to a National Weather Service forecast. Lows dropped into the lower teens … [Read More...]
Clay County Christmas parade and activities canceled due to weather
Clay County Christmas, set for Saturday, Dec. 7, has been canceled due to inclement weather. The Henrietta and Clay County Chamber of Commerce announced the cancellation late Thursday afternoon. The Clay County Courthouse, Bryant Edwards Foundation Community … [Read More...]
Icy road to blame in Thursday morning rollover; no injuries reported
An Iowa Park man escaped injury in a one-vehicle rollover accident Thursday morning. The accident is the first in what law enforcement and emergency workers expect to be a busy next few days as a winter storm works its way into Clay County. The accident happened … [Read More...]
School News
Henrietta graduate Haynie to speak at Midwestern State graduation
Henrietta native and Midwestern State University alumna Dr. Stacia L. Haynie will deliver the commencement address at Midwestern State University’s graduation ceremony at … [Read More...]
Bellevue names Exemplary Eagle, Shark awards for second six weeks
Bellevue Elementary students Noah Brown and Gideon Hellinger earned the Exemplary Eagle awards for the second six weeks grading period, while fifth grade teacher Mrs. Kathy Tyson earned the Shark award. Exemplary Eagle awards goe to elementary students who show … [Read More...]
Henrietta
Family loses everything in house fire; schools gathering donations
Community members are rallying around a Henrietta family whose belongings burned in a house fire Saturday night. The home of Chris and Brandy Thames is a total loss. A space heater is suspected to have caused the fire, reported at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. The … [Read More...]
Hwy. 287
No students injured in school bus accident; Bellevue church gives aid
An Amarillo ISD school bus was involved in a two vehicle accident in Bellevue Thursday morning. The bus was carrying the Amarillo High School cheer team to the 4-A … [Read More...]
Boy Scouts Troop 91
Luke Brock presented with rank of Eagle Scout
A Boy Scout Eagle Court of Honor was held Sunday, Nov. 10 to present Luke Brock with his Eagle rank. Luke is a junior at Henrietta High School and is the son of Joe … [Read More...]
Drought Contingency
City of Henrietta enters Stage 4 water restrictions, increases rates
The City of Henrietta has enacted stage 4 water restrictions effective immediately, a measure approved by the Henrietta City Council Tuesday night. The council also enacted new water rates for consumers. The new restrictions were triggered by the City of Wichita … [Read More...]
Boy Scouts
Troop 91 celebrates Veterans Day with flag retirement ceremony
Boy Scout Troop 91 of Henrietta celebrated Veterans Day with a somber event Monday, a retirement ceremony for torn and tattered United States flags. Troop 91 collects damaged flags throughout the year, and gathers at dusk on each Nov. 11 to dispose of the flags in … [Read More...]
Farm and Ranch
EQIP applications must be submitted to NRCS by Jan. 17
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service announces applications for funding opportunities with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program are currently being accepted at the NRCS office located at 210 W. Ikard Street in Henrietta. NRCS in Texas will begin … [Read More...]
Nutrition plays key role in maintaining efficient cows
By Missy HodginTexas Agrilife AgentHeading into the winter months, cattle producers should give careful attention to adequate nutrition of beef cattle. Beef cattle producers should monitor body condition of their cattle to ensure those cows will raise a healthy calf … [Read More...]
Two Clay County farmers using guar as soil improving crop
By Missy HodginTexas Agrilife AgentDespite the fact that there are thousands of acres of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloda) throughout the semiarid areas of Texas and Oklahoma, many people have not ever even heard of it. Guar can be characterized as an extremely drought … [Read More...]
Henrietta FFA broadcast team qualifies for state competition
Henrietta FFA’s broadcasting team qualified for state competition by finishing second in the Nov. 26 Area IV FFA leadership competitions at Tarleton State University in Stephenville. Team members are Laramie Dunn, Lindsey Crafton, Caden Robinson and Rody … [Read More...]
Athletics
Lady Cats fall to Burkburnett despite 20-point fourth quarter
Despite a 20-point push in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, Henrietta’s varsity Lady Cats took a 57-39 loss to Burkburnett Friday night. The Lady Bulldogs took a 12-6 lead over the Lady Cats in the first quarter, then got hot in the second, posting 21 to Henrietta’s … [Read More...]
7th ‘Black’ Bearcats defeat Jacksboro; 8th ‘Gold’ takes narrow loss
The Bearcat junior high basketball teams managed one win Monday night in the Henrietta Gym when the seventh grade black team defeated Jacksboro 8-2. The winning Bearcat team scored all eight points in the first quarter, taking an 8-0 lead before Jacksboro could find … [Read More...]
All-District 5-2A: Watson, Carter earn ‘Newcomer’ honors
After defying prognosticators with a second place finish in District 5-2A Div. II, the efforts of two underclassmen have been rewarded with top honors on the all-district football team. Sophomore quarterback Riley Watson was named Offensive Newcomer of … [Read More...]
Bearcats end playoff run with area loss to powerhouse Cooper
After defeating heavily-favored Corsicana Mildred in the bi-district round one week earlier, the Bearcats became the last team in District 5-2A to fall from the Division II state playoffs Friday night to state powerhouse Cooper. The Bulldogs took a decisive 64-20 win … [Read More...]
Lady Cats dominate All-District 8-2A volleyball selections
Henrietta volleyball dominated the All-District 8-2A selections, announced Tuesday. Katie Halsell earned the honor of Most Valuable Setter, while teammates Anni Scholl and Joyana Zamzow were named Co-Most Valuable Hitter. Taylor Bennett earned the title of … [Read More...]
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