Home for the Holidays Concert
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Cordell’s Arts & Humanities Council brings the Spirit of the Season with its free community concert on December 13th at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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Christmas on the Square
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Cordell is dusting the town with Christmas magic once again as Christmas on the Square returns this Thursday evening, December 7th, bringing with it the warm glow and nostalgic charm of this year’s theme, A Cozy Vintage Christmas.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Left to right- Senior Jacie McCown, escorted by Jacob Vela,- Junior Audrey Gatlin, escorted by Gideon Thompson, Sophomore Tralynn White, escorted by Zayden Jones
Blue Devils Gear Up for a Week of Spirit, Style, and HOCO Excitement
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Cordell is buzzing with Blue Devil pride as Basketball Homecoming week officially tips off! Students, families, and fans can look forward to a full slate of spirited festivities leading up to the Cordell Blue Devils Homecoming basketball showdown on Friday, December 12th.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Add a new offering to your Christmas cookie lineup
Add a new offering to your Christmas cookie lineup
News Staff
The holiday season doubles as cookie season. Indeed, there’s no shortage of baking opportunities in December. Various cookies make the rounds, and if you are tasked with bringing cookies to a function, you might be interested in something a little different.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
THE FIRST THANKSGIVING
THE FIRST THANKSGIVING
Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom
The Thanksgiving holiday is a family time with differing traditions in different homes. In our family, traditions included a family meal that featured turkey and dressing, and ended with pumpkin pie. It is still my favorite meal of the whole year.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Washita County Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
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Now on the 17th day of November 2025, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Gossen calling the meeting to order.Chairman Gossen asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
‘Vintage Christmas on the Square’ event set for December 4th
‘Vintage Christmas on the Square’ event set for December 4th
News Staff
Cordell is kicking off the holiday season in true small-town style as the Cordell Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Christmas on the Square celebration on Thursday, December 4, from 5–7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Celebrate ten years of giving with the Cordell Elementary Pajama Drive
Celebrate ten years of giving with the Cordell Elementary Pajama Drive
Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeaon.com
Are you looking to get on Santa’s nice list this year? Consider donating a pair of new pajamas to The Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive. This Christmas season will mark the tenth year Chanda Powers and her husband, Travis Powers, have participated in the pajama drive.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Penny Production Ceases After Costs Outpace Value
Penny Production Ceases After Costs Outpace Value
Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com
The United States Mint officially produced its last penny on November 12, 2025, bringing an end to more than 230 years of minting the common one-cent coin.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Washita Co. Commissioners minutes
News Staff
Now on the 10th day of November 2025, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Gossen calling the meeting to order.Chairman Gossen asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025