Washita County Commissioners’ minutes

Now on the 9th day of June 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. Roll call was answered by Gossen, present; Gray, present; Chandler, present.

The Beacon brings home honors from OPA Convention

The Cordell Beacon earned statewide recognition this past weekend at the Oklahoma Press Association Convention, held in Shawnee, on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7.

Cruise into Cordell’s Hometown Celebration

Start your engines and shine those wheels; the Cordell Hometown Celebration Car Show is ready to rev up as part of the community’s big day of festivities on Saturday, June 28, at the Washita County Activity Center!

Burns Flat Air and Space Port at the center of Oklahoma’s aerospace expansion

Oklahoma is staking its claim as an uprising force in the space industry with the passage of Senate Bill 912, a new law that brings the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) under the umbrella of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA).

FEMA, SBA and the State of Oklahoma are Assisting Oklahomans at One-Day Event in Cleveland County

OKLAHOMA CITY –In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering face-to-face help Thursday, June 5, at a community pop-up event in Cleveland County.

Greg Giles shares a life of faith and learning in new book

Celebrate the joy of faith, life, and learning as Cordell’s own Greg Giles officially launches his new book Wisdom about Wisdom. The book launch party will take place on Tuesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Cordell Baptist Village, located at 712 E. 12th Street.

Special Meeting of Cordell School Board held after resignations

Cordell School’s Board of Education met in special session on May 29th after the resignation of two members, Board President Jeff Jaronek and Clerk Misty Gossen.

Cordell Chamber’s Hometown Celebration shaping up to be the biggest event of the summer

The Cordell Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of one of the most anticipated summer events, the Hometown Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June 28th, at the Washita County Activity Center.

PLAY BALL!

Summer ball is heating up as the season winds down! Dawsyn Ivey lit up the field with her contagious smile during the Scrappers' T-ball game on Saturday, May 31. With just one game left on June 7, Summer League T-ball is wrapping up another fun-filled season.