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Cordell Easter Egg Hunt set for April 4th at Lee Park

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Families from across the area are invited to bring their baskets and join in the fun at Cordell’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, at Lee Park. The free community event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is hosted by the Cordell Chamber of Commerce.

UPDATE: New date for ‘Level Up the Cordell Band”

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Cordell Band fundraiser at the Washita Theater has been changed from March 26 - 28 to April 2-4, 2026.Thursday and Friday, April 2 -3, doors open at 6:00 p.m. and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will begin at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4, doors open at 4:00 p.m.

Co. Commissioners Chandler & Gossen announce bids for re-election

Bart Gossen

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Bart Gossen will seek re-election as Washita County Commissioner for District I, a position he has held since 2014.Gossen was born in Cordell, raised in Washita County, and has lived in Washita County his whole life.

The Living History Beneath Our Feet: Why Cemetery Preservation Matters

Terry Shinn Secretary North Burns Cemetery

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

We often think of cemeteries as silent places—end points in the journey of life. But for those who look closely, they are some of our most vibrant “living archives.

Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes

W-ashita Cou-nty

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Now on the 9th day of March 2026, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Chandler calling the meeting to order.Chairman Chandler asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.

Miss Teen Washita County/Miss Elk City’s Teen Bailey Gossen creates reading challenge with WPLS

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Western Plains Library System was excited to partner with Miss Teen Washita County and Miss Elk City’s Teen Bailey Gossen to host a first of its kind reading challenge at the beginning of this year.

Kinder-Griffith engagement announced

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Kinder of Arapaho are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Natalie, to Brett Griffith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Griffith of Rocky.Natalie is a 2018 Arapaho-Butler High School graduate.

‘Level Up the Cordell Band’ fundraiser at Washita Theater next weekend

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The community is invited to come out and support local students during a special fundraiser weekend at the Washita Theater, hosted in partnership with the Cordell Chamber of Commerce.

Assessor’s lawsuit against Washita County moves forward

Heather Benavidez Editor@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Washita County’s Excise Board and County Commissioners will have to continue legal defense against County Assessor Rusty Bookout’s claims that budget cuts left his office without enough money to operate during the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which ends on June 30, 2026.

CONGRATULATIONS BLUE DEVIL CHOIR!

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

For the first time in over two decades Cordell Choir is going to State! The choir received straight Superior ratings at District and qualified for the OSSAA State Choir contest which will be held on April 2 at Stillwater High School.

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