Warmer weather means flowers will soon bloom, but it is not only colorful plants and shrubs that will appear in the landscape. Hummingbirds are expected to arrive in Oklahoma at any time.

During their meeting on Monday night, Cordell City Council set the municipal pool’s operating schedule as well as pool rules with a few changes from last year. If all goes as planned Cordell’s swimming pool will open on May 26th with a free swim day.

On Saturday, April 6th, the 5th and 6th Grade Chorus, directed by Elizabeth Edge, competed in the Seiling Music Festival, hosted at Seiling Public Schools. These students worked incredibly hard preparing music for this event and their hard work paid off. The Cordell Elementary Chorus received a superior rating from the judges, which is the best rating they could have received on stage! Director Elizabeth Edge said “I am incredibly proud of them and their dedication to musical excellence. Be sure to come hear them in our upcoming concert! We invite you to spend your Friday night with us!” The Cordell Spring Choir Concert is April 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the Cordell School Auditorium.

The Bessie Fire Department, a cornerstone of the Bessie community, underwent a significant reorganization in 1973, marking a new chapter in its history that began in 1904. In 1983, construction on one of the current firestation buildings commenced, further solidifying their dedication to fire safety.

Oklahoma State Election Board’s official candidate filing period ran from April 3 - 5, and several Washita County positions up for election drew opponents. Current Washita County Clerk Kristen Dowell is being challenged by candidate Angie Strobel.