Fed Reports Sharp Decline In District Energy Activity

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the second quarter Energy Survey today.

Protect Yourself Against Financial Scammers

It’s unfortunate, but true: During this period of economic uncertainty, one of the busiest “industries” has been financial scamming. But it goes on even during normal times, too, so you’ll want to know what to look for, and how to defend yourself.

Supreme Court Decision Creates Questions About Native American Rights In Oklahoma

In a historic U.S. Supreme Court decision, justices ruled Thursday that much of eastern Oklahoma has been, contrary to the state’s long-standing belief, part of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation reservation.

The End Of Cordell EMS?

Monday’s meeting of the Cordell City Council may mark the end of the city’s ambulance service.The council will be considering a contract proposal from Pafford EMS to replace the city-operated ambulance service.

Favorite Views Of Cordell: Bart Gossen

This week’s favorite view of Cordell comes to us from Beacon reader Bart Gossen. Bart captured this shot of the sun peeking through the clouds over Washita County farmland.

COVID Continues To Spread At Record Levels In Oklahoma

As the state continues to march ahead with its reopening, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is growing at an ever-increasing rate.

Timeline For Phase 2 Of Oklahoma Business Relief Program Announced

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced today that Phase 2 of Oklahoma Business Relief Program (OBRP) will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14.

City Sales Tax Revenues Increase, County Drops

After a rough start at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Cordell’s city sales tax collections have bounced back to show an increase at the end of the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

County Commissioners Include Raise For Courthouse Employees In 2020 Budget

As part of their 2020 budget proposal, the Washita County Board of Commissioners approved a recommendation from the county Excise Board to provide pay increases to county employees working at the Washita County Courthouse.

Flashbacks

25 Years Ago July 12, 1995 Cordell’s First Bed and Breakfast Opens Cordells first bed and breakfast, the Grape Arbor Inn, is officially open and ready for business. The two rooms of the inn offer guests a second to none view of the county’s heart piece, The Washita County Courthouse.