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Left to right- Senior Jacie McCown, escorted by Jacob Vela,- Junior Audrey Gatlin, escorted by Gideon Thompson, Sophomore Tralynn White, escorted by Zayden Jones

Left to right- Senior Jacie McCown, escorted by Jacob Vela,- Junior Audrey Gatlin, escorted by Gideon Thompson, Sophomore Tralynn White, escorted by Zayden Jones

Blue Devils Gear Up for a Week of Spirit, Style, and HOCO Excitement

Cordell is buzzing with Blue Devil pride as Basketball Homecoming week officially tips off! Students, families, and fans can look forward to a full slate of spirited festivities leading up to the Cordell Blue Devils Homecoming basketball showdown on Friday, December 12th.
Add a new offering to your Christmas cookie lineup

Add a new offering to your Christmas cookie lineup

Add a new offering to your Christmas cookie lineup

The holiday season doubles as cookie season. Indeed, there’s no shortage of baking opportunities in December. Various cookies make the rounds, and if you are tasked with bringing cookies to a function, you might be interested in something a little different.
THE FIRST THANKSGIVING

THE FIRST THANKSGIVING

THE FIRST THANKSGIVING

The Thanksgiving holiday is a family time with differing traditions in different homes. In our family, traditions included a family meal that featured turkey and dressing, and ended with pumpkin pie. It is still my favorite meal of the whole year.

Washita County Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes

Now on the 17th day of November 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.

Washita Co. Commissioners minutes

Now on the 10th day of November 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.
Cordell Chamber launches “Home for the Holidays: Shop Cordell’ campaign

Cordell Chamber launches “Home for the Holidays: Shop Cordell’ campaign

Cordell Chamber launches “Home for the Holidays: Shop Cordell’ campaign

The Cordell Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone to celebrate the magic of the season with “Home for the Holidays: Shop Cordell,” a monthlong community campaign encouraging residents and visitors to shop local and support Cordell’s small businesses this Christmas.
Lead Propulsion Engineer Ralph Huijsman gives a presentation over Dawn Aerospace’s Spaceplane, the MK-II Aurora. PHOTO COURTESY OF CDN

Lead Propulsion Engineer Ralph Huijsman gives a presentation over Dawn Aerospace’s Spaceplane, the MK-II Aurora. PHOTO COURTESY OF CDN

From New Zealand to Oklahoma: Company prepares to launch spacecraft in second quarter of 2027

The Oklahoma Air and Space Port hosted a conference on Wednesday in Burns Flat featuring representatives from Dawn Aerospace, a New Zealand company that has partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to help usher in a new chapter of space industry to Oklahoma.