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Crime, Fires, Accidents
March, 2015
Winter weather closures and delays
Trash pickup delayed due to last week’s winter weather
February, 2015
January, 2015
November, 2014
September, 2014
August, 2014
July, 2014
Woman struck, killed while walking on Hwy. 287 Thursday morning
Henrietta woman injured in one-vehicle rollover
Henrietta man pleads guilty to six counts of sexual assault of a child
Grill to blame for Sunday structure fire south of Henrietta
Petrolia man charged in Wichita Falls for sexual assault of children
June, 2014
Two transported to hospital after Monday morning rollover
Nude man, believed to have stolen bicycle, arrested Friday
Drowning claims life of Vernon girl; Henrietta boy OK after mishap
Henrietta railroad crossing to remain closed until Friday
Fire burns estimated 300 acres southwest of Henrietta
Hwy. 148 South, Henrietta, to close for railroad crossing repairs
May, 2014
Clay County Sheriff’s Office participating in ‘Click it or Ticket’
Senior Citizens to quit serving meals in facility; Meals on Wheels will continue
Early voting in primary runoffs begins today
Green pleads guilty to murder for 2007 death of Jose Ramirez
Jury selection begins in Justin Green murder trial
Five injured in Friday afternoon head-on collision
Pierce Sales named finalist in BBB International Torch Award competition
Travel center plans announced; city to seek grant for infrastructure
Courthouse water well making 5 to 6 gallons per minute
TCEQ permits first step in proposed brick manufacturing facility
Bowie man indicted, jailed for 4 Wire Road rollover death
April, 2014
Brehmer petition denied: County to sale forfeited bucking horses
Firefighter under investigation for theft of capital funds from Henrietta VFD
Pierce Sales named semifinalist for international BBB Torch Award
Woman injured in morning rollover
Henrietta woman charged with online impersonation, fraud
Smoke in sheriff’s office caused by overheated dryer
Three men walk away from fiery wreck on Hwy. 287
Jury upholds forfeiture of 30 malnourished horses
March, 2014
Olson given life in prison for continuous sexual assault of girl under 14
Olson found guilty: Previous victim testifies during sentencing phase
Testimony complete: Jury to decide Olson’s fate in sexual assault of a child
Colvin pleads guilty in 2007 murder of nephew
Firefighters battle brush, high winds in Tuesday night grass fire
Stock producer appeals forfeiture of malnourished horses; auction called off
February, 2014
January, 2014
Volunteer firefighter loses Ranch Estates home in Thursday blaze
Wednesday morning blaze claims home of Byers family
Jury convicts Louisiana man for possession of a firearm by a felon
Bowie teen dies from injuries suffered on Clay County road
Nocona woman transported to CCMH following Friday wreck
Fire claims the home of Bellevue family; no injuries reported
Fire destroys Dean home early Thursday morning
Henrietta man struck by train, airlifted to hospital
Bluegrove man dies in Jack County auto accident
Deer Creek, Arrowhead families lose homes to fires
Driver lodges car on railroad tracks, escapes injury
December, 2013
November, 2013
Family loses everything in house fire; schools gathering donations
No students injured in school bus accident; Bellevue church gives aid
Saturday afternoon fire destroys Byers area home and barn
Clay County reserve deputy arrested in Wichita County assault
Clay County voters suport all propositions in Tuesday election
Constable Pullin and wife indicted for fraud, exploitation of elderly
Polling places consolidated in today’s amendment election
Jury selection begins in Montague County capital murder case
Constable Pullin, wife, arrested following Ranger investigation
October, 2013
W.F. woman injured Wednesday in single-car rollover
Fidelity Bank to purchase First National Bank of Byers
Prop. 6 would create funding for water projects; early voting begins Monday
Texas DPS to help voters meet ID requirements for Nov. 5 election
Henrietta firefighters respond to Thursday morning closet fire
Two transported to hospitals after car strikes semi
DSHS urges residents to get flu shot; clinics scheduled in county
September, 2013
Peek pleads guilty to lesser charge, will remain commissioner
Jury trial begins for commissioner charged with abuse of official capacity
Byers woman, WF man face multiple charges after traffic stop
Disease expected to reach 50 year high; state urges vaccination
Las Vegas mother and children located; Amber Alert cancelled
Wichita Falls PD releases identity of body found in park
August, 2013
Dean woman killed in Henrietta auto accident named
Early morning accident: 4 Wire Road fatality identified as Bowie businessman
Traffic stop turns up $66k; man charged with money laundering
Lewisville man dies; tractor-trailer veers across highway to railroad tracks
Storm damages church, homes, power lines; 95 mph winds recorded
Dept. of State Health Services: Measles on the rise, nine cases reported this year
Jury unable to reach verdict resulting in Green murder mistrial
Closing arguments made in Green trial, jury begins deliberation
Jury begins deliberation in Justin Green murder trial
Green used own rifle to shoot Ramirez; victim’s uncle takes the stand
DPS weapons expert: Ramirez shot with military-style carbine
Alleged co-conspirator testifies in Green murder trial
Man looks out door to find RV ablaze in front yard
Attorney: Green killed fellow Iraq war vet in self defense
Dickerson pleas to manslaughter in death of father
Justin Wayne Green murder trial to begin Tuesday
Daniel Wiley Memorial Fund to raise money for funeral expenses
Grandfather faces charges in shooting death of 9-year-old
Boy dies from gunshot at Deer Creek residence; one in custody
Man reported to be laying on Hwy. 287 struck by vehicle
July, 2013
June, 2013
Clay Co. deputies join in high-speed pursuit through Jolly, ARE
Henrietta, Jolly respond to grass fire on Hwy. 287
Coach arrested for improper relationship with student
WF man injured in rollover; conflicting reports delay response
Commissioners issue 30-day burn ban
Grace Care Center celebrates name change with ribbon cutting
Henrietta VFD fights vehicle fire; no driver found
Monday morning storm brings wind damage but little rain
Wichita Falls man faces multiple charges in Saturday chase
Student driver plows car into Henrietta auto parts store
May, 2013
Henrietta residents organize relief efforts for Oklahoma tornado recovery
High speed chase leads to recovery of stolen motorcycle; two arrested
Tornado warnings issued as severe storm system passes through county
Texas track, football legend to visit HHS, Laseman fun run
Blue Ridge Exotic Transporters begins production at Henrietta facility
Three arrested after stop leads to discovery of dope
Fincher sentenced to life in prison for indecency with a child
April, 2013
Trial for man accused of indecency with a child to begin Tuesday
Runaways lead officers on high-speed chase in stolen vehicle
Fire fighters battle early morning car fire
Bowie woman injured in Monday morning wreck near Henrietta
Woman injured in Monday morning car wreck
Wet roads to blame for string of Wednesday morning accidents
The Pecan Shed breaks ground at Henrietta location
Fire fighters battle large shop fire Sunday night
Two injured in two-car wreck in Henrietta
March, 2013
Large amount of marijuana found during routine traffic stop
Drowsy driver demolishes median divider
Update: Montague County deputy shot, high-speed chase ends with fiery crash
Wichita Falls woman involved in Dean area rollover
Clay County man wanted in sex crime captured near Wichita Falls
No injuries in Wednesday wreck on Hwy. 287
Clay County to receive portion of Fed funds for 2011 wildfires
One arrested after high-speed pursuit through Clay County
Monday traffic stop nets 128 pounds of marijuana
Bellevue man injured in motorcycle accident
February, 2013
Thursday accident claims father and child, injures a third
Henrietta man injured in single car rollover on FM 2847
Shining Stars cheer team qualify for Disney Land competition
Man rolls vehicle to avoid multi-car accident
Report of credit card stolen by escapee deemed false alarm
Credit card believed stolen by escapee used at Henrietta Allsup’s
Wet road causes early morning rollover; no injuries reported
Dickerson murder trial postponed; DWI case to move forward
Tuesday traffic stop nets large amounts of high-grade marijuana, hash
January, 2013
Jury trial set for Feb. 12 in Clay County Courthouse
Petrolia man sought on charge indecency with a child; believed to be dangerous
Montz, Kelton selected to Wichita Falls area 20 Under 40
With jurors called, trial of Commissioner AJ Peek postponed until March
Former deputy charge lowered, receives 180 days probation
Beer sales begin in Henrietta; local convenience store stocks up
December, 2012
Rollover results in multiple injuries; one ejected, one trapped
Petrolia man charged in Christmas Eve burglaries
Two injured in Lake Arrowhead motorcycle wreck Saturday
Large amount of marijuana discovered during traffic stop
Garbage truck overturns; driver suffers injuries
Minor injuries in two-vehicle accident near Bellevue
Clay County Appraisal District donates toys to mission
Woman killed in eary morning rollover near Bluegrove
No injuries in single-vehicle rollover on Hwy. 79
Boy struck while crossing Omega Street Saturday night
November, 2012
Driver flees vehicle struck by train in Henrietta
Henrietta residents overwhelmingly in favor of alcohol sales
Straight-party voters decide constable’s race; Lemons wins second term
Henrietta family loses home to Saturday morning fire
Two arrested after car stuck on railroad tracks, bursts into flames
October, 2012
Fire fighters battle vehicle fire Sunday afternoon
I-Info will provide emergency warnings by phone, e-mail
Early voting continues through Nov. 2; sample ballots available
Companies show interest in Clay County, Henrietta, Jolly
I-Info will provide emergency warnings by phone, e-mail
Tuesday deadline for voter registration in general election, local option for alcohol
Henrietta convenience store robbed by men with shotgun
No injuries reported in Monday morning accident at busy intersection
September, 2012
Sunset man injured in motorcycle accident on Hwy. 287
Megargel men injured in Deer Creek explosion undergoing treatments
Two evacuated by helicopter after tank battery fire near Deer Creek
Volunteer fire fighters scramble to fires sparked by lightning
City of Petrolia under boil order, wanter main repairs completed
Bellevue, Henrietta, Ringgold respond to fast moving fire near county line
Richmond man faces charges in high-speed chase through Henrietta
August, 2012
High speed chase ends in Henrietta after rider wrecks motorcycle
Broday Road fire burns estimated 75-plus acres near Petrolia
More than 1,000 bicyclists compete on Clay County course
Bellevue, Henrietta VFD’s respond to truck fire on Hwy. 287
Body found believed to be Bellevue man accused of sexual assault
Electrical short causes vehicle fire on local ranch
Funeral service set for former HHS student Jessica Rogers
Eastland County accident claims life of Henrietta college student
Bellevue city manager arrested for sexual assault of a child
County dump truck stolen from Precinct 3 yard
Lightning sparks multiple fires Monday afternoon
Traffic stop leads to two arrest for possession of methamphtamine
No injuries reported in Thursday accident at railroad crossing
Commissioners extend county burn ban to Sept. 9
July, 2012
Clay County voters turn out for Tea Party candidate Ted Cruz
Hottern’ Hell racers to face expanded course through Clay County
Runoff produces surprise turnout; Polling places consolidated
Henrietta boil order has been lifted
Tractor-trailer rig strikes train near Anderson Road
Henrietta boil order has been lifted
Wednesday night house fire under investigation
Alcohol sales in the hands of voters, but on which ballot?
Family loses home, belongings to Late Friday fire
Man charged deputy with Taser during altercation at roadside park
Henrietta man catches burglar; one arrested in pharmacy break-in
Man shot at roadside park dies; Rangers continue investigation
Clay County crippled when cut line disrupts phones, Internet
Grayson Co. deputy shoots inmate east of Henrietta
Polling places consolidated for primary runoff
Dillard Ranch fire burns 500-plus acres, threatens 50 homes
Fire threatening homes in Jolly; seven departments on scene
Byers woman, boyfriend arrested for July 4 burglary
Blowout causes accident involving Henrietta man
Dentist to surrender license after pleading guilty to drug charge
Bowie PD: Henrietta man falsified records in theft of plastic pipe
Henrietta home buyers to benefit from USDA loans
Park at Arrowhead Ranch Estates has new owner
June, 2012
Two vehicle accident slows traffic on Hwy. 82
No injuries in Thursday accident involving three tractor-trailers
Two arrested for burglary of Henrietta business, residence
Sue Lane fire destroys two structures, damages home
Wednesday wrecks keep emergency personnel busy
Hawkins to serve two 10 year sentences for sex crimes
Wednesday morning motorcycle wreck causes three car pileup
New alcohol petition begins after TABC nixes first attempt
It’s the law, for tow trucks too
Petitions in support of alcohol sales circulating Henrietta
Kerr Cattle Cooks win Hico competition
House a total loss after early morning fire
Deed scam aimed at Clay County homeowners
Embers from controlled burn spark Tuesday grass fire
Monday fire burns hay bales, two houses threatened
May, 2012
Republican, Democratic Primary results are in
Several local races contested in today’s party primaries
Storm causes power outage, grass fires
Former deputy indicted for using county lawn mower
Parker County Jail escapee dies in North Carolina pursuit
Escaped Parker County inmate remains at large
Citibank to cash out community banking; closes Henrietta branch
Henrietta man dies in Thursday boating accident
Edwards, Fleming to be inducted into Western Swing hall of fame
Lewis gets two life sentences and additional 20 years
10 minute verdict: Wichita County jury finds Lewis guilty
Lewis faces more sex abuse charges in Wichita County
April, 2012
4-year-old Henrietta girl recovering from rattlesnake bite
Grass fire breaks out in Centennial neighborhood Saturday
Clay County business places third in competition for entrepreneurs
Morath a finalist in IdeaWF entrepreneurs competition
Clay County man involved in standoff, charged with assault
Emergency notifications provided through text, e-mail, phone
Storm blows over parked tractor-trailer; heavy rains cause flooding
March, 2012
Southbound traffic on 287 limited to one lane due to accident
Dean man in serious condition after Hwy. 79 wreck
Clay County offender arrested in Wichita for relationship with girl, 15
Conviction stands: Court upholds Lewis sexual assault verdict
Bonds reduced for Terri Green, Brittany Green
Negotiations with manufacturer at standstill; HGC awaits contract
Terri Green extradited; victim’s identity released
Body of Petrolia murder victim identified by CCSO
Rainy weather causes accident on Jolly overpass
Suspected electrical fire damages Bellevue home
Three arrested in attempted burglary of Jolly business
Car strikes tractor-trailer on Hwy. 287 Tuesday
Henrietta man injured in fiery wreck on Waggoner Road
Clay County Glitz qualifies for national competition
February, 2012
Henrietta man arrested for burglary of a habitation
No major injuries reported in Thursday afternoon accident
Red Flag Warning issued for Clay County
Murder suspect, accomplices indicted Tuesday
Henrietta family without home after Tuesday fire
Edward Jones among best in state
Man injured when pickup struck on railroad crossing
Red Flag Warning in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday
Three-vehicle accident on sends three to hospital
Murder suspect Justin Green extradited from Arizona
FEMA reimburses county VFDs for losses in 2009 wildfire
Space heater sparks fire at Charlie residence
10 pounds of marijuana discovered after high-speed chase
Court records provide insight into Petrolia murder case
Winter Weather Advisory issued
Additional arrests made in Petrolia murder investigation
Arrest made in Petrolia murder investigation
Bellevue VFD takes possession of new brush truck
Body discovered in shallow grave near house
Evidence in possible murder found, search for body continues
Burris graduates special effects program
AG announces temporary voting maps, sticks to April 3 primary
Brown chosen for 20 Under 40 community leadership honor
January, 2012
Odd accident leads to DWI arrest; two taken to hospital
iPhone app leads deputies to stolen tablet computer
Third accident reported Tuesday; two sent to hospitals
High winds expected to calm in evening hours
ClayTex, Davis Funeral Home earn BBB Torch Awards
Truck skids off Hwy. 287 embankment, comes to rest on 148
Petrolia man killed in Amarillo railroad accident
Arctic blast expected Wednesday, temps may dip into teens
Two injured in FM 172 rollover accident
December, 2011
Bluegrove Post Office slated for closure; customers asked to submit comments
Photo contest entry deadline nears
Neighbors assist fire victim; more help needed
Dean man loses home to early morning fire
Dickerson indicted for for first degree murder of John Derek Hamlin
Truck rollover slows traffic on Hwy. 82 east of Henrietta
Bonds set for suspects in Byers manhunt; one out on bail
Suspects captured after Byers area manhunt Friday morning
Walls family receives assistance after Monday house fire
Park to host waterfowl hunt
Family loses home in Monday afternoon fire
High Speed chase reaches 160 mph; winds through county, city
November, 2011
Kiwanis seeking donations for buyers program
Wind advisory issued for area
Lights, community tree installed
Daughter charged with murder in death of Dean man
Towery will not seek reelection
Freeze warning issued
Dean area man shot to death in home
County voters favor one of 10 propositions
Lights to brighten chamber’s Clay County Christmas
Polls open for constitutional amendment election
County qualifies for FEMA funds to ease VFD expenses
Severe storms possible today and overnight
Thunderstorm causes minor accidents, power outage
Oklahoma quake rattles Clay County Saturday night
NWS issues freeze watch for county
October, 2011
Dean accident results in possible injuries
Four arrested for kidnapping Bowie man
Early Voting in constitutional amendment election begins Monday
Minor injuries in wreck near Little Wichita River
Woman in custody after police search
Pecan Shed honored with ribbon cutting
County lifts burn ban due to rains
Hostage situation at ARE deemed false report
Community shows support at kickoff party
Wet conditions cause tractor-trailer to jackknife