Baccalaureate, Graduation
Clay County seniors set to take the stage
With the senior class of 2012 ready to receive their high school diplomas, Clay County schools are gearing up for the annual Pomp and Circumstance. Baccalaureate services … [Read More...]
Byers Bike Bash – Video

Ride brings out 225 bicyclists despite wet weather
Despite wet roads and chili temperatures Saturday, the fourth annual Byers Bike Bash was a success. Aaron Little, coordinator of the event, said approximately 225 riders participated in this year's event. The event was not held last year, and participation … [Read More...]
Lake Arrowhead State Park

Frontier Education Day offers glimpse of pioneer life
By Peggy BrowningPioneer SentinelScores of area schoolchildren traveled to Lake Arrowhead State Park on Friday to attend the “Buffalo Soldier and Frontier Education Day” presented by the Community Education Outreach Programs of Texas Parks and Wildlife … [Read More...]
Saturday Benefit

Lyndon Laseman’s love of community continues through memorial run
Lyndon Laseman suffered a ruptured coronary artery and died in November 2009 after completing 20-mile run during the Fort Worth Marathon. He would have had no idea of how much he was about to do for Henrietta, Clay County and the community he so loved. Saturday, May … [Read More...]
May 29 Primaries
Early voting underway, continues through May 25
Early voting in the May 29 Republican and Democratic county, state and national primaries begins today, Monday, May 14, at the Clay County Courthouse Annex, 214 N. Main St., in Henrietta, and continues through May 25. Early voters can cast ballots from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. … [Read More...]
Henrietta Growth Corp.
O’Malley Arms approved for facade grant; restoration nears completion
In a special meeting Monday, the Henrietta Growth Corporation Board of Directors approved a façade grant for O’Malley Arms, located at 121 W. Gilbert St. Justin O’Malley, who will open a gun shop at the location later this year, is nearing completion of an … [Read More...]
Business
Citibank to cash out community banking; closes Henrietta branch
Citibank customers in Henrietta are looking for another financial institution after the corporation closed the local branch last week. Thursday, May 11, was the final day for the Henrietta Branch, located at 111 S. Main St., to remain open. According to an … [Read More...]
Election Day Results
Byers, Petrolia voters overwhelmingly support consolidation
Residents in the school districts of Byers and Petrolia are overwhelmingly in favor of consolidation of the two schools. Ninety percent of voters in Byers ISD voted "yes" to consolidation, while 97 percent of Petrolia ISD voters were in favor of the proposition. The … [Read More...]
Cowtown Society of Western Music – Heroes Hall of Fame

Heart strings: Eoogie Edwards’ love of music led to 70 years as a fiddler
"The music comes from the fiddler's heart, through his strings and straight into your heart." – Father John Angus Rankin, Cape Breton musician By Peggy BrowningPioneer SentinelWhen Raymond “Eoogie” Edwards passed from this life in 2007 at … [Read More...]

The best fit: Nat Fleming helped make Western music a hit
By Kathy FloydPioneer SentinelNat Fleming would be the first one to tell you that he doesn’t mind the spotlight. The Byers native has been behind the microphone hundreds of times announcing rodeos, hosting television and radio shows, leading his country and western … [Read More...]
Outdoors
TPWD seeks hunting leases to provide affordable hunting opportunities
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is interested in leasing land for hunting dove, waterfowl, pheasant, quail, feral hog, squirrel and rabbits. The length of the lease and price per acre are negotiable. TPWD are most interested in areas of 100 acres or more located … [Read More...]
Henrietta FFA

Obermier, Beeler earn Area FFA Star Awards
The Area IV FFA Association recognized Henrietta FFA member Braiden Obermier as the Area IV Star Lonestar Award winner in Agricultural Placement and member Kolton Beeler as the Area IV Star Greenhand in Production. Obermier and Beeler were presented the Star Awards … [Read More...]

Obermier, Dunkerley earn Area IV awards, advance to state
Henrietta FFA members Braiden Obermier and Parker Dunkerley were named the Area IV FFA proficiency winners during the area convention in Mineral Wells, Saturday, May 12. Both will be advancing to the state level in their respective award categories in June at Angelo … [Read More...]
Red River Valley Tourism

Henrietta to participate in 425-mile Hwy. 82/287 garage sale
Henrietta will once again participate in 425-mile Hwy. 82/287 Yard Sale on June 1-2, sponsored this year by the Henrietta and Clay County Chamber of Commerce. The annual event, put on by the Red River Valley Tourism Association, covers North Texas and Southern … [Read More...]
Clay County 4-H

Members compete in roundup, horse quiz, consumer decisions
2012 District 4-H Roundup, Horse Quiz Bowl and Consumer Decision Making contests were held Wednesday, May 2, in Vernon. Clay County 4-H had 15 members competing. Roundup In the junior division, Holt Chambers placed first in beef educational … [Read More...]

Eight Clay County youth compete in 4-H District Fashion Show
Eight Clay County 4-H members participated 2012 District 4-H Fashion Show held Saturday, April 14, in Bridgeport. In the senior division, Colin Kollman placed second in buying specialty. Jacobi Reynolds was the Cotton Award winner in the intermediate class and … [Read More...]

Young photographers earn district 4-H awards
The 2012 District 4-H Photography Show results were announced Wednesday, May 2, during the District 4-H Roundup. Clay County had six juniors and intermediates competing. Addie Duncan earned first place and the best intermediate award in the “People” category, … [Read More...]
Opinion

‘I have become my mother’ is a hope-filled phrase
By Peggy BrowningPioneer Sentinel“I have become my mother.” I often hear women my age (over 50) and women who are younger say that. Sometimes they say it jokingly, sometimes they say it disparagingly. They almost always say, "I have become my mother," like … [Read More...]
Texas AgriLife
Earth Kind: A rose by any other name won’t grow the same
By Missy HodginTexas AgriLifeIt seems that over the years roses have received a bad rap. They are one of the most desired of garden flowers but the hectic schedule of today’s gardeners often prevent roses from receiving the care they need. Thus, the Earth-Kind … [Read More...]
Henrietta FFA
Henrietta FFA

New signs welcome drivers to Henrietta
With FFA welcome signs posted outside communities all across the … [Read More...]
Edwards Public Library
New books, media available
Edward’s Public Library, a service to all residents of Clay County, has added a number of new titles to its collections. The library is located at 210 W. Gilbert … [Read More...]
Henrietta Care Center
Plenty of people to appreciate
By Ashley CrownoverCorrespondentThe week of May 6-12 is Nurses’ Week, Hospital Week and Teacher Appreciation Week. Henrietta Care Center is grateful … [Read More...]
Henrietta Elementary
Midway ISD

Students participate in science fair
Midway ISD held its annual Elementary Science Fair on … [Read More...]
Thinking Historically
Happy Columbus Day
By Travis ChildsPioneer SentinelThe Spanish outfitted Columbus with a very modest expedition of three ships and ninety men because they did not expect … [Read More...]
Clay County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff’s Report: May 6-May 12
Clay County Sheriff’s Office reports for the period of Sunday, May 6, 2012 through Saturday, May 12. Sunday, May 6 Information received, East Crafton and North … [Read More...]














