Weather Advisory
Burn Ban: Commissioners place restrictions on outdoor burning
Clay County Commissioners issued an order to restrict outdoor burning effective for 30 days during Monday’s meeting. The burn ban will expire April 8 unless commissioners see fit to extend it. Commissioners also have the option to lift the ban if the county receives … [Read More...]
2014 Primaries — Complete County Results
Republicans Liggett, Gee defeat challengers, Keen wins Pct. 4
County Judge Kenneth Liggett and Precinct 2 Commissioner Johnny Gee defeated challengers A.J. Peek and Van Blevins in Tuesday’s Republican Primary, while Richard Keen defeated Scott Graham for Precinct 4 commissioner. Of the 1,746 voters to cast ballots Tuesday, and … [Read More...]
City of Henrietta
Henrietta citywide cleanup slated for April 9-12
Henrietta’s annual citywide cleanup is set for Wednesday, April 9 through Saturday, April 12. The city convenience center, located on Hapgood Park Road in Henrietta, will be open from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. An … [Read More...]
Headlines
Stock producer appeals forfeiture of malnourished horses; auction called off
An attorney for Barney Brehmer of Brehmer Rodeo will appeal the February decision of Justice of the Peace Swenson forcing the Hurnville area stock producer to forfeit 30 malnourished bucking horses to the Clay County Sheriff’s office. Ricky Bunch, a Wichita Falls … [Read More...]
30 malnourished horses forfeited to Clay County Sheriff’s Office
Barney Brehmer, a Hurnville area stock producer, was ordered Wednesday to forfeit 30 malnourished bucking horses to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office during a civil hearing to determine the fait of the animals. Brehmer, who owns Brehmer Rodeo LLC, will also pay $4,370 … [Read More...]
High-speed chase comes to end in Dean; WFPD arrests one
A high-speed chase that began in Wichita Falls came to an end in Clay County on Hwy. 79 near Dean Tuesday afternoon, resulting in one arrest. Charles Eric Bartee, 28, of Wichita Falls, was taken into custody by the Wichita Falls Police Department on felony … [Read More...]
Alterra Energy acquires wind farm development from Horn Wind
A Canadian alternative energy company has acquired ownership of the South Clay and Shannon 1 wind farm development in far southwest Clay County with plans to begin construction in January 2015. Alterra Energy Corp. purchased the planned 202 megawatt wind farm from … [Read More...]
Farm & Ranch
FFA members earn show calves through Fort Worth scramble
Eight members of the Henrietta FFA were among the winners in the calf scramble event during performances at the 118 annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Winning FFA members are Corby Henry-Morrison, Keaton Davis, Laramie Dunn, Kolton Beeler, Macey Baber, Josey … [Read More...]
Henrietta FFA members participate in ‘Day at the Capitol’
Henrietta FFA attended the fifth annual Agricultural Education and Texas FFA Day at the Capitol on Feb. 25, hosted by the Texas FFA Association and the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas. Henrietta was one of 51 chapters that comprised 415 FFA … [Read More...]
School News
Gaskey, Essler recognized for excellence in teaching science, math
Henrietta ISD faculty members Ginnie Gaskey and Wynn Essler have been recognized for excellence in science and mathematics teaching by the Texas Regional Collaboratives. Gaskey teaches seventh and eighth grade science at Henrietta Junior High. Essler teaches Algebra … [Read More...]
Bellevue ISD announces 4th six weeks honor rolls, perfect attendance
Bellevue ISD has announced "A" honor roll, "A-B" honor roll and perfect attendance for the fourth six weeks grading period of the 2013-14 school year. A Honor Roll First grade — Noah Brown, Gavin Jones, Julia Lawler, Callie Martin and Patience Ramsey. Second — … [Read More...]
Second graders win Henrietta Elementary attendance award
Mrs. Donna Burch’s second grade class earned the Henrietta Elementary attendance award for the fourth six weeks grading period. The award is given each six weeks to the class with the highest attendance rate. … [Read More...]
Athletics
Weaver leads Lady Cats with multiple gold medals at Nocona
Lady Cat Kamryn Weaver earned a pair of gold medals in individual competition and another as a member of the Henrietta 1,600-meter relay team Thursday in Nocona at the Indian Relays. The Lady Cats finished second place in the team standings. Weaver finished first … [Read More...]
Burkhart, Weaver earn gold in high jump, 400 at season’s first meet
Henrietta’s varsity Lady Cats traveled to Paradise Feb. 27 for the first track and field meet of the season, earning third place in the team standings. Sierra Burkhart earned gold in high jump, clearing 5 feet, while Kamryn Weaver earned first place in the 400-meter … [Read More...]
Bellevue, Midway boys earn top honors in District 23-A
Clay County cagers Brandt Cassetty, Broc Terry, Logan Harper and Coach Colby Broussard earned top honors among 23-A’s all-district boys basektball selections, announced Wednesday. Cassetty, a member of 23-A champion and regional quarterfinalist Bellevue Eagles, was … [Read More...]
District champion Bellevue advances to quarterfinal with win over Saltillo
After earning the District 23-A trophy and a first round bye in the playoffs, Bellevue’s Eagles advanced to the Region III quarterfinal before falling to Miller Grove Tuesday night, 69-61. Broc Terry scored 25 points for the Eagles in the effort, followed by Brandt … [Read More...]
Lady Cats Scholl and Weaver earn first team all-district nods
Two Henrietta Lady Cats were named first team selections on the 8-2A All-District list announced Monday. Senior Anni Scholl and sophomore Kamryn Weaver are a part of the district’s standouts. Also named first team are Holliday sophomore Jaren Parker; Nocona seniors … [Read More...]
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