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Oklahoma Space Industry Agency merges into Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics

News Staff

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) welcomes the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority, (OSIDA), on July 1, as the state’s space industry agency merges into the Department.

Washita County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee

News Staff

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The Washita County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee and Washita County Board held a meeting May 6, 2025 in the Farm Bureau Conference room. The meeting started with a meal prepared by Made From Scratch in Cordell, and an opening prayer.Jordan Cook called the women’s meeting at order at 6:30.

The time Kramer was jailed in Cordell, Oklahoma

Landry Brewer Landry@kecofm.com

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Washita County Undersheriff Rusty Cannon and his wife, Carol, met a famous actor at the sheriff ’s office a decade and a half ago.The celebrity was in Cordell then because of something that happened 40 years earlier.

PHOTO COURTESY OF UCO

GAME ON: Bobeck to lead Cordell Blue Devils Football into new season

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

There’s a new face leading the Cordell Blue Devils onto the field this fall, but he’s no stranger to football or rural communities. Cordell High School’s new head football coach, Nick Bobeck, is bringing a resume stacked with experience, championships, and a heart for small-town life.

Saturday’s Hometown Celebration promises a great day

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Prepare yourself, Cordell! The most exciting Saturday of the summer is just three days away! The annual Hometown Celebration is happening this Saturday, June 28, and it’s shaping up to be an action-packed, memory-making day for the whole family.

THUNDER UP!!

News Staff

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in a nail-biting Game 7 of the NBA Championship Series Sunday night, June 22nd. This was the first championship in OKC franchise history. Oklahoma City mayor David Holt immediately announced the 2025 Champions Parade, held Tuesday morning.

CROSSROADS TO CHAMPIONS: Coach Nick Bobeck and Cordell athletes Lucas Bynum and Bentley White clearing paths at Adams Lake

Adams Lake set to welcome guests

Heather Benavidez Editor@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Cordell City Council gave their approval to a planned ‘soft opening’ of Adams Lake, set for the Fourth of July holiday. Adams Lake is located north of Dill City.

Lomega Raiders player #33 Aliana Lawson attempts to block Cordell Lady Blue Devil #33 Emma Holman’s shot. Other Cordell players include #5 Tralynn White, #1 Calliy Walker and #12 Kemper Woodis. Lomega players pictured are #5 Hadley Ott, #5 Bree Yost, and #20 Reagan Snowdan. Photo by Brooklynn Peek.

LADY BLUE DEVILS STAY BUSY

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

While most students are enjoying the slower pace of summer, the Cordell Lady Blue Devils basketball program has been putting in serious work in preparation for the upcoming school year and season.

City Council gives go-ahead on purchase of CKenergy property

Heather Benavidez Editor@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

On Monday night Cordell’s City Council voted to proceed with the purchase of CKenergy’s Cordell campus, paving the way for a major upgrade of the various city departments’ facilities. CKenergy is moving their operation to their new location east of Cordell.

More events added to Hometown Celebration

News Staff

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Cordell’s Hometown Celebration is stacking up to be a day of family fun, friendly competition, and a bit of old-fashioned luck, with the Cornhole Tournament and Bingo on Saturday, June 28.

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