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March 2, 2015 0

Trash pickup delayed due to last week’s winter weather

Trash pickup in Henrietta will be delayed one day, according to a statement from the City of Henrietta. IESI will…

February 27, 2015 Henrietta ISD to release students early due to weather
February 24, 2015 Winter weather causes commissioners to lift burn ban
February 22, 2015 Winter weather closures and delays
February 9, 2015 Commissioners enact burn ban

Vegetation line along the Red River, once considered the border between Texas and Oklahoma, near the Waurika Bridge north of Byers.

July 9, 2014 0

Thornberry bill to limit BLM claims against deeded river properties

Congressman Mac Thornberry was in Wichita Falls last week to tout a bill he claims will protect private property along…

May 8, 2014 Open carry rally organizers move BLM protest to Burkburnett
April 30, 2014 Landowners, lawmakers rally on the Red River to denounce BLM actions

October 16, 2014 0

Dog mauling victim asks council to enforce ordinance; garbage rates increase

Donna Holman, a Henrietta woman mauled by two dogs, addressed the Henrietta City Council on Monday, sharing concerns that animal…

October 15, 2014 Developer proposes 48-unit apartment complex for Henrietta
September 10, 2014 Henrietta avoids tax hike with increased revenues
August 11, 2014 Council adopts water conservation plan, sets tax rate hearing
July 15, 2014 State regulations, finances hurt Henrietta drought relief efforts

February 9, 2015 0

Commissioners enact burn ban

Clay County Commissioners issued an order to restrict outdoor burning effective for 30 days during Monday’s meeting. The burn ban will expire…

September 10, 2014 County benefits from increase in property values; tax rate approved
July 22, 2014 Triangle Brick, JAC seek county’s help for electric substation
June 25, 2014 County tax rate to remain the same, few budget changes expected
April 16, 2014 Courthouse water well plan approved; Davis to remain deputy constable

March 2, 2015 0

Trash pickup delayed due to last week’s winter weather

Trash pickup in Henrietta will be delayed one day, according to a statement from the City of Henrietta. IESI will…

February 27, 2015 Henrietta ISD to release students early due to weather
February 24, 2015 Winter weather causes commissioners to lift burn ban
February 22, 2015 Winter weather closures and delays
January 30, 2015 Juveniles charged with felonies for threatening to carry out school shooting

Education

February 16, 2015 0

Zamzow leads Texas A&M freshman drill team to national title

Joyana Zamzow, a Texas A&M University freshman and member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Fish Drill Team, competed in the…

February 16, 2015 HJH students beat food drive goal by more than 1,000 cans
February 16, 2015 Susser Petrolium, Pecan Shed reward HJH with grant funds
February 4, 2015 Armstrong, Castle named Midway High homecoming royalty
January 7, 2015 Terry, Cassetty named Bellevue homecoming king and queen

September 26, 2014 0

Kayla Heflin named 2014 Petrolia Homecoming Queen

Kayla Heflin was crowned 2014 Petrolia High School homecoming queen during a ceremony prior to Friday’s Pirate football game against…

May 29, 2013 Henrietta Elementary celebrates end-of-year with field day
May 24, 2013 Baccalaureate, graduation services set for Clay County seniors
May 22, 2013 Petrolia hosts 4th annual Pirate Run and Plank Walk
May 9, 2013 Falcon Pride students rewarded with disc golf and horseshoes

July 15, 2014 0

Students to pay more for school lunches as mandated by USDA

Students, teachers, staff and visitors to Henrietta schools will see an increase in lunch costs when the 2014-15 school year…

February 5, 2014 School rehab plan includes artificial turf for athletic fields, remodel of auditorium
May 12, 2013 Petrolia CISD voters approve tax rate; Johnson retains HISD trustee seat
April 30, 2013 Petrolia CISD makes fifth attempt at tax increase as early voting begins
May 31, 2012 Tyson retires from school board

February 16, 2015 0

Zamzow leads Texas A&M freshman drill team to national title

Joyana Zamzow, a Texas A&M University freshman and member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Fish Drill Team, competed in the…

February 16, 2015 HJH students beat food drive goal by more than 1,000 cans
February 16, 2015 Susser Petrolium, Pecan Shed reward HJH with grant funds
February 4, 2015 Armstrong, Castle named Midway High homecoming royalty
January 7, 2015 Terry, Cassetty named Bellevue homecoming king and queen

Sports

Henrietta’s Cody Fletcher takes the ball within one yard of the end zone in the second quarter Friday night. Riley Watson scored on a quarterback keeper one play later.

November 14, 2014 0

Idalou overpowers Bearcats in bi-district playoff

It was an ugly ending to a beautiful season for the Henrietta Friday night in Abilene as the Bearcats took…

November 13, 2014 Bearcat ‘D’ shuts down Mustangs for third place in 2-3A
November 13, 2014 Lady Cats, Lady Pirates fall in area round of playoffs
November 5, 2014 Lady Cats, Lady Pirates earn bi-district volleyball wins
November 5, 2014 Curtis has big night; Friday game to sort out playoff seeds

Henrietta’s Emily Longoria, Kylee Ericksen, Abby Zamzow and Addison Hoff jump out to an early lead in the start of the junior high girls’ race.

October 21, 2014 1

JH Lady Cats second at 9-3A cross country meet

Lady Cat Emily Longoria earned a district championship in the individual standings at Monday’s 9-3A meet in Wichita Falls and…

October 7, 2014 HJH Lady Cat runners win third title, ready for district
October 1, 2014 Longoria leads JH Lady Cat runners to second team title
September 16, 2014 Longoria, JH Lady Cats take first place at MSU invitational meet
October 30, 2013 Pirate cross country team qualifies for Saturday Region II meet

November 14, 2014 0

Idalou overpowers Bearcats in bi-district playoff

It was an ugly ending to a beautiful season for the Henrietta Friday night in Abilene as the Bearcats took…

November 13, 2014 Bearcat ‘D’ shuts down Mustangs for third place in 2-3A
November 5, 2014 Curtis has big night; Friday game to sort out playoff seeds
October 25, 2014 Bearcats fight back from deficit but Mavericks too much
October 25, 2014 Pirates strike first but can’t keep up with Moguls

November 13, 2014 0

Lady Cats, Lady Pirates fall in area round of playoffs

Volleyball season ended for Henrietta and Petrolia last week in the area round of the playoffs. The Lady Cats fell…

November 5, 2014 Lady Cats, Lady Pirates earn bi-district volleyball wins
October 29, 2014 9-3A champ Lady Cats sweep City View, prepare for bi-district
October 29, 2014 Lady Pirates close district with win, prepare for playoffs
October 25, 2014 Lady Cats defeat Nocona for District 9-3A championship

Farm & Ranch

Macey Baber, a member of the Henrietta FFA, earned a $16,000 scholarship through the Fort Worth Stock Show's Beef Challenge.

February 24, 2015 0

Baber earns $16,000 beef challenge scholarship

Macey Barber, an FFA member from Henrietta, took home a $16,000 scholarship at the 119th annual Fort Worth Stock Show…

February 24, 2015 Morrison takes first place in bumper-pull trailer division of ag mech show
February 24, 2015 Henrietta FFA members earn Fort Worth scramble calves
February 17, 2015 Be proactive when controlling cool-season broadleaf weeds
February 4, 2015 4-H pistol team to draw for Kimber handgun; tickets available

October 30, 2014 0

Changes in 2014 Farm Bill topic of Nov. 5 meeting

There are many moving parts to the 2014 farm bill and farmers will have to give careful consideration electing which…

August 27, 2014 NRCS, conservation district to host local working group meeting
July 21, 2014 Cattle Trails Wheat and Stocker Conference set for July 29
July 15, 2014 Foreign persons with lands in the US required to report holdings
April 16, 2014 2014 Farm Bill: Enrollment in disaster assistance program begins

February 24, 2015 0

Baber earns $16,000 beef challenge scholarship

Macey Barber, an FFA member from Henrietta, took home a $16,000 scholarship at the 119th annual Fort Worth Stock Show…

February 24, 2015 Morrison takes first place in bumper-pull trailer division of ag mech show
February 24, 2015 Henrietta FFA members earn Fort Worth scramble calves
February 4, 2015 4-H pistol team to draw for Kimber handgun; tickets available
January 14, 2015 Skills on display during annual Clay County Youth Fair

Henbit is one of several cool season broadleaf weeds that can pose a problem for lawns. The plant is easily identified by it profusion of small purple or white flowers (shown here in detail).

February 17, 2015 0

Be proactive when controlling cool-season broadleaf weeds

Cool season broadleaf weeds are a major problem throughout Texas where mild temperatures stimulate luxuriant growth during winter and spring.…

December 1, 2014 It’s not too late to winterize your landscape
November 19, 2014 Holidays present a challenge for gluten-free lifestyle
October 30, 2014 A&M study: Irrigation not only factor in groundwater depletion
August 27, 2014 Historic corn crop will affect local cattle producers

February 24, 2015 0

Baber earns $16,000 beef challenge scholarship

Macey Barber, an FFA member from Henrietta, took home a $16,000 scholarship at the 119th annual Fort Worth Stock Show…

February 24, 2015 Morrison takes first place in bumper-pull trailer division of ag mech show
February 24, 2015 Henrietta FFA members earn Fort Worth scramble calves
February 17, 2015 Be proactive when controlling cool-season broadleaf weeds
February 4, 2015 4-H pistol team to draw for Kimber handgun; tickets available

Community

February 23, 2015 0

Wayland Chitwood of Wichita Falls

Wayland Chitwood, 76, of Wichita Falls, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb.…

February 20, 2015 Wynona ‘Nona’ Byrd of Bluegrove
February 20, 2015 Leona Ogg of Henrietta
February 20, 2015 Kathie Slaughter of Hot Springs, Ark.
February 17, 2015 Glen Borgman of Henrietta

December 12, 2014 0

Gene and Reba Patterson — 65th Anniversary

Gene and Reba Patterson of Bellevue, TX celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Dec. 10, 2014. They have one daughter,…

June 17, 2014 Lindy and Deanna Choate — 50th Anniversary
December 4, 2013 T J and Mary Kelton — 60th Anniversary
August 28, 2013 Harry and Judy Webb — Golden Anniversary

May 1, 2014 0

Kenzie Elizabeth Grace — Born Feb.10, 2014

John B. and Misty Jones Grace of Keller are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kenzie Elizabeth Grace.…

October 18, 2013 Olivia Joan MacTavish — Born Aug. 28, 2013
October 8, 2013 Nathan Paul Humphreys — Born Aug. 27, 2013
December 3, 2012 Carter Dean Davis — Born Nov. 3, 2012
March 8, 2012 Jacoby Asher Josefy – Born Feb. 28, 2012

July 1, 2014 0

Emily Harris and Steven Beratto — To wed Aug. 30

Bryan and Kellie Harris of Henrietta are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Cherie’ Harris to…

May 2, 2014 Justin Campbell and Kendall Cooper — To wed Aug. 2
April 28, 2014 Shelby Davis, Clinton Hicks — Engagement Announced
September 10, 2013 Casey Stanford, Nicole Egan — To wed Oct. 5
August 5, 2013 Morgan Hill, JC Guajardo — To wed Sept. 28

February 23, 2015 0

Wayland Chitwood of Wichita Falls

Wayland Chitwood, 76, of Wichita Falls, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb.…

February 20, 2015 Wynona ‘Nona’ Byrd of Bluegrove
February 20, 2015 Leona Ogg of Henrietta
February 20, 2015 Kathie Slaughter of Hot Springs, Ark.
February 17, 2015 Glen Borgman of Henrietta

February 16, 2015 0

Edwards Public Library offers new materials

Edward’s Public Library, a service to all residents of Clay County, has added a number of new titles to its…

December 6, 2014 Clay County celebrates Christmas with lighted parade and events
December 1, 2014 Library announces new books, audio and videos
December 1, 2014 Winning photos to be featured in 2015 Clay County Outdoors
November 24, 2014 Pick your favorite: Poll open in Clay County Outdoors photo contest

December 1, 2014 0

Emily and Steven Berrato — Wed Aug. 30, 2014

Miss Emily Cherie’ Harris and Mr. Steven Chase Beratto were united in marriage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014…

August 15, 2014 Dylan and Daryl Satterfield — Wed Aug. 2, 2014
May 12, 2014 Eric and Whitney Harris — Wed March 29, 2014
May 6, 2013 George and Jennifer Burrows — wed Oct. 13, 2012
February 17, 2012 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Biehl – wed Nov. 19, 2011

Records

October 22, 2014 0

Grand jury indicts four

Four indictments, including one sealed indictment, were handed down by a Clay County grand jury on Monday, Oct. 20. Jaron…

October 22, 2014 Two plea agreements accepted by court
September 30, 2014 Drug charges dominate Sept. indictments
September 30, 2014 Man pleads to aggravated assault charge
August 28, 2014 Eight plea to crimes involving homicide, theft, drugs

February 6, 2013 0

January deeds recored

The following deeds were recorded in the Clay County Clerk’s Office in the month of January 2013. Mary E. Taylor…

August 22, 2012 July deeds recorded
July 17, 2012 June deeds recorded
June 14, 2012 May deeds recorded
May 16, 2012 April deeds recorded

October 22, 2014 0

Grand jury indicts four

Four indictments, including one sealed indictment, were handed down by a Clay County grand jury on Monday, Oct. 20. Jaron…

October 22, 2014 Two plea agreements accepted by court
September 30, 2014 Drug charges dominate Sept. indictments
September 30, 2014 Man pleads to aggravated assault charge
August 28, 2014 Eight plea to crimes involving homicide, theft, drugs

October 29, 2012 0

Sheriff’s Report: Oct. 21-Oct. 27

Clay County Sheriff’s Office reports for the period of Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 through Saturday, Oct. 27. Sunday, Oct. 21…

October 23, 2012 Sheriff’s Report: Oct. 14-Oct. 20
October 17, 2012 Sheriff’s Report: Oct. 7-Oct. 13
October 9, 2012 Sheriff’s Report: Sept. 30-Oct. 6
October 2, 2012 Sheriff’s Report: Sept. 23-Sept. 29

Trash pickup delayed due to last week’s winter weather

HJH students beat food drive goal by more than 1,000 cans

Armstrong, Castle named Midway High homecoming royalty

Juveniles charged with felonies for threatening to carry out school shooting

38th stock show comes to close: Morrison shows champion steer

Idalou overpowers Bearcats in bi-district playoff

Bearcat ‘D’ shuts down Mustangs for third place in 2-3A

Lady Cats, Lady Pirates fall in area round of playoffs

Trash pickup delayed due to last week’s winter weather

Thornberry bill to limit BLM claims against deeded river properties

Dog mauling victim asks council to enforce ordinance; garbage rates increase

Commissioners enact burn ban

Trash pickup delayed due to last week’s winter weather

Zamzow leads Texas A&M freshman drill team to national title

Kayla Heflin named 2014 Petrolia Homecoming Queen

Students to pay more for school lunches as mandated by USDA

Zamzow leads Texas A&M freshman drill team to national title

Idalou overpowers Bearcats in bi-district playoff

JH Lady Cats second at 9-3A cross country meet

Idalou overpowers Bearcats in bi-district playoff

Lady Cats, Lady Pirates fall in area round of playoffs

Baber earns $16,000 beef challenge scholarship

Changes in 2014 Farm Bill topic of Nov. 5 meeting

Baber earns $16,000 beef challenge scholarship

Be proactive when controlling cool-season broadleaf weeds

Baber earns $16,000 beef challenge scholarship

Wayland Chitwood of Wichita Falls

Gene and Reba Patterson — 65th Anniversary

Kenzie Elizabeth Grace — Born Feb.10, 2014

Emily Harris and Steven Beratto — To wed Aug. 30

Wayland Chitwood of Wichita Falls

Edwards Public Library offers new materials

Emily and Steven Berrato — Wed Aug. 30, 2014

Grand jury indicts four

January deeds recored

Grand jury indicts four

Sheriff’s Report: Oct. 21-Oct. 27

Private property rights vital to American way of life

Reader: Four Stars is a ‘Home Town Hero’