Pioneer Sentinel — An independent news source for Henrietta and Clay County, Texas

March 4, 2015 2876

Winter weather closures and delays

Clay County schools will start late Thursday, March 5, due to road conditions. Henrietta ISD — Closed Bellevue ISD — Closed Midway ISD…

March 2, 2015 Trash pickup delayed due to last week’s winter weather
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

July 9, 2014 1573

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 285

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 4317

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 4, 2015 2876

Winter weather closures and delays

Clay County schools will start late Thursday, March 5, due to road conditions. Henrietta ISD — Closed Bellevue ISD — Closed Midway ISD…

March 2, 2015 Trash pickup delayed due to last week’s winter weather
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

Education

February 16, 2015 1415

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 1339

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 1442

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 1415

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

March 3, 2015 5306

Lady Cat Weaver earns first team all-district nod

Henrietta junior Kamryn Weaver earned a first-team spot on the All-District 9-3A girls basketball team, while Lady Cat teammates freshman…

November 14, 2014 Idalou overpowers Bearcats in bi-district playoff
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

October 21, 2014 1671

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 4383

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 2500

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

March 9, 2015 3331

‘Fighting Bulls’ find photo opportunity at Bellevue ranch

Pullen-Mayfield Ranch east of Bellevue welcomed 28 pilots-in-training and their commanding officer Friday for an official squadron photo. The NATO pilots…

March 2, 2015 Knowing soil condition can save money
February 24, 2015 Baber earns $16,000 beef challenge scholarship
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

March 9, 2015 3331

‘Fighting Bulls’ find photo opportunity at Bellevue ranch

Pullen-Mayfield Ranch east of Bellevue welcomed 28 pilots-in-training and their commanding officer Friday for an official squadron photo. The NATO pilots…

October 30, 2014 Changes in 2014 Farm Bill topic of Nov. 5 meeting
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

February 24, 2015 3572

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

March 2, 2015 4429

Knowing soil condition can save money

Soil is basic to all agricultural ventures including the home lawn, farming, raising livestock and the home garden. Knowing what…

February 17, 2015 Be proactive when controlling cool-season broadleaf weeds
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

March 9, 2015 3331

‘Fighting Bulls’ find photo opportunity at Bellevue ranch

Pullen-Mayfield Ranch east of Bellevue welcomed 28 pilots-in-training and their commanding officer Friday for an official squadron photo. The NATO pilots…