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Cordell Schools announce new student enrollment and secondary school schedule-pickup days

Cordell Schools announce new student enrollment and secondary school schedule-pickup days

Cordell Schools announce new student enrollment and secondary school schedule-pickup days

New students wishing to enroll in Cordell schools may do so on July 29th from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The enrollment will be held for junior high and high school students in Mrs. Campbell’s office at the high school and the enrollment for elementary students will be held in the elementary lobby.

Pedestrian/vehicle collision takes life of Washita County man

A Washita County man is dead after being struck by a vehicle on I-40 early Saturday morning. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the fatal collision happened at approximately 2:10 a.m. on July 19 near mile marker 45 eastbound, about two miles west of Canute in Washita County.
THE BIRDS

THE BIRDS

THE BIRDS

Since the demolition of Cordell’s ‘Mural Building,’ pigeons have invaded the downtown square. The flock formerly roosted inside the dilapidated structure. City officials are seeking a solution to their messy presence and hope to reduce their numbers soon.

Cowden Alumni return for annual reunion

Festivities for the annual Cowden School Reunion began at 2:00 on Saturday July 12th, 2025 at the Mountain View Seniors Center. The location had to be changed due to flooding in the Cowden Community Building. Thirty people attended the 39th Cowden School Reunion.
PHOTOS BY HEATHER BENAVIDEZ

PHOTOS BY HEATHER BENAVIDEZ

MOVIE IN THE PARK

The Cordell Chamber of Commerce kicked off its summer Movie in the Park series last Tuesday, July 8th, and what a night it was! Families, friends, and fans of adventure packed into Lee Park for an unforgettable evening watching The Goonies under the stars.

National French Fry Day is July 11th

It’s time to ketchup with your cravings because National French Fry Day is rolling in this Friday, July 11th, and Sonic in Cordell is serving up a deal that’s tater-tastic!