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New Council members Bruce Wesner, Greg Cox, Mayor Phil Kliewer, Council members Blake Reed, Cheri Nabors and City Clerk Karla Ferrero (Not pictured: Council Member Buddy Holman)

New Council members Bruce Wesner, Greg Cox, Mayor Phil Kliewer, Council members Blake Reed, Cheri Nabors and City Clerk Karla Ferrero (Not pictured: Council Member Buddy Holman)

Cordell’s new Mayor and Council Members ready for action

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
At the regular meeting of Cordell’s City Council Monday evening, four new council members, Mayor Phil Kliewer, and City Clerk Karla Ferrero took the oath of office and took their seats for their first meeting.
PHOTO COURTESY OF WCSO

PHOTO COURTESY OF WCSO

Dill City man arrested on charges of Lewd or Indecent Acts to a Child

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
A 70-year-old Dill City man is facing at least 25 years in prison if convicted of charges relating to an incident that allegedly happened at his home in November 2022. Charles Michael Carpenter has been charged with one felony count of Lewd or Indecent Acts to a Child Under 16.
Charlie Kate Hardesty

Charlie Kate Hardesty

It's a Girl!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Jackson and Jessie (Rainbolt) Hardesty of Prosper, Texas, welcomed their daughter, Charlie Kate, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Charlie weighed seven pounds, four ounces and was 20 inches long. Her maternal grandparents are Charles and Zonelle Rainbolt of Cordell, Oklahoma.

Washita Co. Commissioners minutes

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Now on the 3rd day of April 2023, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Goeringer calling the meeting to order. Goeringer asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.
Consider Donating Plants for Spring Planting at Care Facilities

Consider Donating Plants for Spring Planting at Care Facilities

Consider Donating Plants for Spring Planting at Care Facilities

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
It is hard to believe that it’s springtime. Many trees and shrubs are leafing out and blooming. Residents of long-term care look forward to spring just as we do and many still enjoy gardening as they did before making the move from home to long-term care.
Firehouse Festival Hosted by Cordell Fire Department

Firehouse Festival Hosted by Cordell Fire Department

Cordell FD fundraiser set for Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Local community residents and surrounding areas, prepare yourselves for Cordell Fire Department’s (CFD) first Firehouse Festival. This fundraising event will take place Friday, April 14th from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. at AKA Stables located in Cordell at 611 E 5th St.
New Mayor, Council Members to be sworn in at Council meeting

New Mayor, Council Members to be sworn in at Council meeting

New Mayor, Council Members to be sworn in at Council meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The regularly scheduled monthly City Council meeting will take place on April 17th at 6:00 p.m., and newly elected Mayor Phil Kliewer as well as new Council members and the City Clerk will be sworn in prior to the start of the meeting.
Zetta Penner, Person of the Year and Heather Flores, Beacon Editor

Zetta Penner, Person of the Year and Heather Flores, Beacon Editor

2023 PERSON OF THE YEAR

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
This week we celebrate Lazetta (Zetta) Penner, The Cordell Beacon’s Person of the Year. Join us on Thursday, April 13th at 5:30 p.m. for a reception honoring Zetta at Bean and Ladle located at 116 N Market in downtown Cordell. Zetta has been a staple to our community for many years.
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