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Volunteer firefighters from Henrietta and Jolly battled a blaze at a Henrietta home Monday afternoon.

January 12, 2015 0

Breaking News: Fire destroys home of Henrietta family

A Henrietta family is without a home but managed to save many of their belongings following a house fire Monday…

December 30, 2014 Beyond the call: Greer to close practice after 50 years in medicine
November 20, 2014 Terri Green pleads guilty to misdemeanor in cover up of 2007 murder
November 6, 2014 Air Evac crash victims honored at Henrietta football game
November 5, 2014 Election results: Voters pass Bellevue tax rate, choose Midway ISD board members

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

September 10, 2014 0

County benefits from increase in property values; tax rate approved

Through a series of budget cuts, Clay County commissioners managed to do without a tax rate increase for the fiscal…

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 27, 2014 Dean Dale SUD seeks funding for new wells to offset water cuts

January 12, 2015 0

Breaking News: Fire destroys home of Henrietta family

A Henrietta family is without a home but managed to save many of their belongings following a house fire Monday…

November 20, 2014 Terri Green pleads guilty to misdemeanor in cover up of 2007 murder
November 6, 2014 Air Evac crash victims honored at Henrietta football game
November 5, 2014 Election results: Voters pass Bellevue tax rate, choose Midway ISD board members
October 2, 2014 Volunteers battle large grassfire in southwest Clay County

Education

January 7, 2015 0

Terry, Cassetty named Bellevue homecoming king and queen

The student body of Bellevue High School chose senior Broc Terry and junior Devon Cassetty as homecoming king and queen.…

December 1, 2014 Henrietta High honor roll announced
December 1, 2014 Bellevue ISD announces honor roll, perfect attendance
December 1, 2014 Midway announces second six weeks honor rolls
October 30, 2014 Dressed for success: HJH students celebrate Red Ribbon Week

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

January 7, 2015 0

Terry, Cassetty named Bellevue homecoming king and queen

The student body of Bellevue High School chose senior Broc Terry and junior Devon Cassetty as homecoming king and queen.…

December 1, 2014 Henrietta High honor roll announced
December 1, 2014 Bellevue ISD announces honor roll, perfect attendance
December 1, 2014 Midway announces second six weeks honor rolls
October 30, 2014 Dressed for success: HJH students celebrate Red Ribbon Week

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 0

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

Kylee Erickson of Henrietta displays the Texas-themed quilt she made for the annual Clay County Youth Fair prior to Saturday's auction. Erickson earned reserve grand champion in the intermediate creative arts division.

January 14, 2015 0

Skills on display during annual Clay County Youth Fair

Members of Clay County’s 4-H and FFA chapters showed their creative abilities Thursday in the annual youth fair held in…

January 14, 2015 38th stock show comes to close: Morrison shows champion steer
January 7, 2015 Henrietta FFA members compete at state level
December 1, 2014 It’s not too late to winterize your landscape
November 30, 2014 Henrietta FFA wins sweepstakes; teams advance to state

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

January 14, 2015 0

Skills on display during annual Clay County Youth Fair

Members of Clay County’s 4-H and FFA chapters showed their creative abilities Thursday in the annual youth fair held in…

January 14, 2015 38th stock show comes to close: Morrison shows champion steer
January 7, 2015 Henrietta FFA members compete at state level
November 30, 2014 Henrietta FFA wins sweepstakes; teams advance to state
November 19, 2014 Clay 4-H archery team competes

December 1, 2014 0

It’s not too late to winterize your landscape

Though the first major cold spell of the year has already come and gone, winter is still a few weeks…

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
July 15, 2014 Eating healthy can be done on a budget

January 14, 2015 0

Skills on display during annual Clay County Youth Fair

Members of Clay County’s 4-H and FFA chapters showed their creative abilities Thursday in the annual youth fair held in…

January 14, 2015 38th stock show comes to close: Morrison shows champion steer
January 7, 2015 Henrietta FFA members compete at state level
December 1, 2014 It’s not too late to winterize your landscape
November 30, 2014 Henrietta FFA wins sweepstakes; teams advance to state

Community

January 13, 2015 0

Dorothy Greenway of Henrietta

Dorothy Greenway, 78, of Henrietta passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday,…

January 13, 2015 Peggy Joyce Bennett of Wichita Falls
January 11, 2015 Arnold Groves of Petrolia
January 10, 2015 Edna Wuensche of Henrietta
January 6, 2015 Karen Ballard of Randlett, Okla.

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

January 13, 2015 0

Dorothy Greenway of Henrietta

Dorothy Greenway, 78, of Henrietta passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday,…

January 13, 2015 Peggy Joyce Bennett of Wichita Falls
January 11, 2015 Arnold Groves of Petrolia
January 10, 2015 Edna Wuensche of Henrietta
January 6, 2015 Karen Ballard of Randlett, Okla.

December 6, 2014 0

Clay County celebrates Christmas with lighted parade and events

The courthouse square came alive with holiday spirit Saturday night for the annual Clay County Christmas festivities. A large crowd…

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
November 3, 2014 Clay County Outdoors photo contest open for entries

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

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

Breaking News: Fire destroys home of Henrietta family

Terry, Cassetty named Bellevue homecoming king and queen

Beyond the call: Greer to close practice after 50 years in medicine

Clay County celebrates Christmas with lighted parade and events

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

Breaking News: Fire destroys home of Henrietta family

Thornberry bill to limit BLM claims against deeded river properties

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

County benefits from increase in property values; tax rate approved

Breaking News: Fire destroys home of Henrietta family

Terry, Cassetty named Bellevue homecoming king and queen

Kayla Heflin named 2014 Petrolia Homecoming Queen

Students to pay more for school lunches as mandated by USDA

Terry, Cassetty named Bellevue homecoming king and queen

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

Skills on display during annual Clay County Youth Fair

Changes in 2014 Farm Bill topic of Nov. 5 meeting

Skills on display during annual Clay County Youth Fair

It’s not too late to winterize your landscape

Skills on display during annual Clay County Youth Fair

Dorothy Greenway of Henrietta

Gene and Reba Patterson — 65th Anniversary

Kenzie Elizabeth Grace — Born Feb.10, 2014

Emily Harris and Steven Beratto — To wed Aug. 30

Dorothy Greenway of Henrietta

Clay County celebrates Christmas with lighted parade and events

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’