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Commissioners minutes

News Staff

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Now on the 16th day of September 2024, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Goeringer calling the meeting to order.Chairman Goeringer asked Misty Holman, First Deputy County Clerk, for roll call.

Next CASA volunteer training begins February 17, 2025

News Staff

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are concerned citizens who are trained to be the eyes and ears of the juvenile court judge. These everyday heroes interview the children, their families and anyone who has information regarding the family.

Deadline to request absentee ballot for November 5th, 2025 election approaches

News Staff

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Voters in Washita County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the November 5th General Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Assistant Ashton Hymer said today.

Western Plains Library and SWOSU collaborate to bring award-winning author to Weatherford campus

News Staff

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Western Plains Library System and Southwestern Oklahoma State University are excited to welcome James Patterson to western Oklahoma for one day only!

In case you didn’t know: YOU MATTER!

News Staff

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Just in case no one has told you this today… YOU ARE LOVED! YOU ARE VALUABLE! YOU MATTER! Please do not ever give up on yourself. You are worth fighting for.

CORDELL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL IS OCT. 12

News Staff

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Get ready for a day of fall fun and festivities as the 37th Annual Cordell Pumpkin Festival kicks off on Saturday, October 12th from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Join the ‘Love Is An Action’ walk for suicide prevention

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

The community of Cordell is invited to come together for the ‘Love is An Action’ walk for Suicide Prevention and Awareness on Saturday, September 28, around the town square at the Washita County Courthouse.

Cordell Blessing Box: ‘Take what you need, give when you can’

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeaoon.com

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

In the heart of Cordell, a small gesture of kindness is making a significant impact. Located outside Wookies Tattoo and Body Piercing at 210 E. 1st St., the Cordell Blessing Box, started by Wookies owner Rachel Jones, is helping local families in need.

Kristen and Kara's hands - Photo courtesy of Kristen Dowell

Cordell community rallies behind Dowell family after accident

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

On Monday, September 9th, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Marcus and Kristen Dowell experienced a parent’s worst nightmare: a knock on the door from an Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer delivering devastating news that their daughter, Kara, had been in a severe car accident.

Hoyt on the set of The Adventures of Jurassic Pet 1 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Chris Hoyt: A journey from Cordell to the Big Screen

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Chris Hoyt’s career in the film industry began, far from the bright lights of Hollywood, in the small town of Cordell, Oklahoma.

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