The Clarendon Enterprise

06/22/2026

FREE! Must pick up downtown. Contact the Enterprise.

06/22/2026

Suspects captured in rural Donley County after manhunt. Link to article in comments.

06/22/2026

REVISED UPDATE AT 10:53 A.M. - 6/22/2026 - THERE IS A DELAY! TxDOT reports the striping machine has malfunctioned and re-opening the highway will be delayed until it can be fixed, but it likely will not be today. We will post more information when it becomes available.

UPDATE: TxDOT says crews are working to fully reopen US 287 in downtown as well as downtown intersections today following the completion of the bridge project between Kearney and Gorst streets. Drivers are cautioned to watch out for various lane closures throughout the day as workers move barricades. Barring any delays, the highway is expected to be fully open by 5:00 p.m. today.

06/20/2026

We're headed home from the Texas Press Association annual convention and 2025 Texas Better Newspaper Contest Awards with a few pieces of hardware!

Our newspapers at Star Fleet News Media were honored with the following awards recognizing excellence in community journalism:

🏆 The Clarendon Enterprise
* 1st Place – Advertising by Roger Estlack, Ashlee Estlack and Tara Allred
* 1st Place – Editorial Writing by Roger Estlack and Elaina Estlack
* 1st Place – Feature Writing by Elaina Estlack and Roger Estlack
* 1st Place – Special Section - Fall 2025 “Welcome to Clarendon” Visitor Guide
* 2nd Place – News Writing by Roger Estlack
* 3rd Place – Column Writing by Roger Estlack
* 4th Place – General Excellence
* 4th Place – Sports Photography by Roger Estlack and Elaina Estlack
* Second Place Overall in Division 9 Sweepstakes with 475 points

🏆 The Red River Sun (now The Greenbelt Intrepid)
* 2nd Place – Feature Writing by Elizabeth Tanner
* 4th Place – Feature Photography by Elizabeth Tanner

These awards are a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion our team pours into telling the stories of our communities each week. We are honored to serve our readers and are grateful for your continued support.

Representing Star Fleet News Media at the awards ceremony were Publisher Roger Estlack, Managing Editor Liz Tanner, and Contributing Editor Ashlee Estlack.

06/18/2026

ATTENTION PLEASE! To show your respect to Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Sergio Romero, First Responders will be transporting him through Memphis on highway 256 from Lakeview to Childress down Noel Street around 6pm tonight. Line up along Noel. Thank You! PLEASE SHARE! Estimated time could change.

06/18/2026

Breaking News out of Childress County....

BREAKING NEWS: DPS Trooper dies in traffic crash

Officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety reported that a DPS Trooper was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, June 17 near Childress. Link to story in comments.

06/12/2026

BREAKING NEWS! TxDOT confirms plan to fully re-open US 287 in downtown Clarendon on Monday, June 22 - several months ahead of schedule. Full story link in comments.

06/11/2026

READ ALL ABOUT IT! The Jericho Gap welcomes 250 to annual 5K/10K as part of the Route 66 Centennial. Downtown Clarendon brings third block of streetlights online. Donley County Senior Citizens will host That Senior Thang this weekend, and registration is open for the upcoming Lions Club Bingo and Les Beaux Arts Quilt Show. All this and more on newsstands now at Lowe's Family Center, Garrison's, the Clarendon Outpost, and Allsup's or read it online right now at https://www.clarendonlive.com/about/subscribe-save/

06/08/2026

BREAKING NEWS: CCISD employee on leave and facing felony charge for alleged improper relationship with a student. Link to story in comments.