Double Murder in H'wick
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THE CLARENDON 02.21.2019 The Texas Panhandle’s First Newspaper. Established 1878. Enterprise THE CLARENDON NEWS & THE DONLEY COUNTY LEADER www.ClarendonLive.com Single 00 CC spring Copy $1 enrollment THIS WEEK 2 Noab takes a look at Beto and his stance on the border sets record wall. Clarendon College’s spring 4 Peggy urges Howardwick enrollment is the highest spring residents to get informed enrollment in the school’s 121-year about their candidates. history. 6 The Broncos earn a spot in Total enrollment settled at the basketball playoffs. 1,477 following the 12th class day 8 And Clarendon students this semester. That’s up 1.79 percent do well in an academic from the spring 2018 enrollment competition. of 1,451, and it marks the fourth All this and much more as The Enterprise spring semester in a row to show an reports in this week’s amazing edition! increase. “Our growth this semester is due to increased enrollment in our Threat notice came dual credit programs,” CC President two weeks later Authorities were called to this house on Lakeview Lane Monday night where they discovered the bodies of a man and woman with Dr. Robert Riza said. The Clarendon campus saw a A “Threat Announcement” gunshot wounds. ENTERPRISE PHOTO / ROGER ESTLACK sent out by Clarendon CISD slight drop in enrollment of 11 stu- caused a stir last Wednesday after- dents compared to one year ago. noon, February 13, as school offi- Riza said that could have been due in cials attempted to rumors about part to a large December graduation. a situation that had already been Pampa enrollment was up handled. Double murder in H’wick slightly, and Childress enrollment School officials and the was down by 22. That drop is attrib- Donley County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff seeks clues to Monday night homicides uted to low unemployment in Chil- both said there was no threat dress, which typically negatively at the school despite a “Threat A double homicide in Howard- “It was most definitely a homi- by The Bridge – Children’s Advo- no warrants had been issued in this impacts college enrollment. Announcement” sent out by wick Monday night has local and cide,” Blackburn said. cacy Center on Tuesday. case. Blackburn asks that if anyone The number of high school stu- phone, text, and email. state investigators busy looking for Law enforcement person- Blackburn said Texas Rang- has any information, please call the dents taking dual credit in Childress “There is no existing threat at clues to a suspect today. nel discovered the bodies in the ers were called in to assist with the Donley County Sheriff’s Office at was up by 18. the school,” Sheriff Butch Black- Donley County Sheriff Butch couple’s residence at 113 Lakev- investigation. Both the victims had 806-874-3533. “The Mashburn Foundation burn said Wednesday evening. Blackburn said the bodies of iew Lane after the sheriff’s office been shot, and the bodies were sent Also this week, an account is donating money to help students “It’s been handled. The subject is Candice Racheal Garret, 33, and received a call at 10:09 p.m. to Lubbock for autopsies. has been set up at Herring Bank take dual credit classes in Childress,” not even in the state, and I verified James Edward Fierro, 34, were Four children, who were home As of press time Tuesday, the in Clarendon for the benefit of the Riza said. that moments ago.” discovered Monday night. at the time, were being interviewed sheriff’s office had no suspects and couple’s children. “We hope to continue to pro- Superintendent Mike Norrell vide opportunities for our service told the Enterprise that the school area and build on the success we’ve was made aware of a threat made seen in the last few years,” Riza said. on social media two weeks earlier Overall, dual credit enrollment and addressed the issue at that CCISD, Howardwick to hold May elections is at 631 compared to 583 in spring time. Norrell said an individual, 2018. Enrollment at the Jordan and Voters will get to choose who In Howardwick, four people Jordan, and Jerry Mullanax. council. for whom the school already had Roach correctional units is at 158, will serve on the Clarendon school are running to succeed Mayor Four other taxing entities did Hedley ISD trustees Michael a no trespass order in place, came up from 143 last fall; and distance board and the Howardwick City Greta Byars, who is not seeking not have enough candidates file to Metcalf, Billy Hall, and Susan to the high school but was denied education is at 126, down from 139. Council after candidates’ sign-ups re-election. Those candidates are have contested races. Cosby are unopposed. access and turned away. Enrollment on the home campus closed Friday, February 15. Alderman Brice Hawley, Tony In Clarendon, Mayor Mayor The Donley County Hospital Following that incident, the in Clarendon is 294 compared to 305 Zack Robinson filed to run for Clemishire, Coy Cooper, and Sandy Skelton and Aldermen District Board of Directors has Jeff individual made a potentially last spring. the Clarendon CISD Board of Trust- Jeramy “J.D.” Kindle. Also on the Nathan Floyd, Jacob Fangman, Robertson and Melinda McAnear threatening post on social media. The Clarendon College Pampa ees and will face three incumbents Howardwick ballot, five people are and Eulaine McIntosh filed for re- returning, and they will be joined by The school alerted the Donley Center has an enrollment of 208, on the ballot - Robin Ellis, Chuck running for two positions on the city election. Rose Lemley. County Sheriff’s Office about the down from 199; the Childress Center Robertson, and Will Thompson. council. Alderman Johnny Floyd Hedley Aldermen Tonya Met- Elections for Clarendon CISD possible threat and the issue was is at 21 students compared to 43 The top three candidates will be will be joined on the ballot by Bev- calf and Alicia Hanes will be joined and the City of Howardwick will be handled at that time. last spring; and the Amarillo Center elected to that board. erly McCaskill, Erica Mills, Tammy by Trisha Chambless on the city held Saturday, May 4, 2019. Both Norrell and Blackburn stayed flat with 39 students. say their offices take any threat very seriously and that the safety of students and staff is their pri- mary concern. Norrell said the school City to start over decided to send out the notice last week because there was recurring talk at the school and downtown that nothing had been done about on sign ordinance the original situation. Clarendon’s sign ordinance will ordinance. be completely redrafted following In other city business, the last Thursday’s regular meeting of council approved a $10,000 change St. Mary’s frying the city council. order for the USDA-funded water fish Friday evening City officials had been looking infrastructure improvement project The parishioners of St. at Clarendon’s sign regulations for related to the painting of the new Mary’s Catholic Church will hold about a year, focusing on “off prem- water standpipe. a Fish Fry on Friday, February ises” signs that are often used on a Aldermen voted in favor of 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the temporary basis. investing surplus funds leftover from Parish Hall at the corner of Mont- A special committee appointed the payoff of tax notes this month, a gomery & McLelland. last year to suggest changes to the total of $215,465.30, to be dedicated Carry out is available. The ordinances made its recommenda- as General Fund Reserve. cost is Adults $12, children $5, tions to limit the number and fre- A request for funds from the and preschoolers eat free. All quency of temporary “off premises” VFW Post to assist with build- proceeds go to the Parish Build- signs. ing upkeep and improvements was ing Fund. Jordan Green of the Whistle- denied. Stop Trade Days commented on the Among items in his report, City proposed rule changes and requested Administrator David Dockery said HHS to host blood more signs to be allowed and an the crack sealing at the airport was drive on March 1 increase in the number of times per completed with a RAMP grant. The year they can be used. city is also approved for additional Coffee Memorial Blood City Attorney Jim Shelton said grant funds for fog sealing at the air- Center will hold a Blood Drive the sign ordinance had already been port, but this item will be taken up at Hedley High School on Friday, amended several times and recom- by the airport board with the match March 1, from 12:30 to 7 p.m. Work continues mended that the city start over from for that grant having to come from To make an appointment, go Tim Hyatt of Tarpley Media Systems installs speakers in the Mulkey Theatre auditorium Monday scratch. other sources. to yourbloodinstitute.org or call afternoon as part of the final phase of the renovation of the building. Tarpley is installing stage Aldermen took no official It was also announced that City 331-8833. Donors receive a free lighting, sound equipment, and the new movie screen this week. The grand opening for the Mulkey has been set for Saturday, May 25. action but directed Shelton and City Clerk Sharon Braddock will be retir- t-shirt and Whataburger coupons. ENTERPRISE PHOTO / ROGER ESTLACK Hall to begin re-writing the sign ing from the city on March 15. Harvester Cleaners Now Full Service Dry Cleaning & Laundry Local Pick-up / Drop-off • Tuesday & Friday • 1:30-2:30 p.m.