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Massive fires broke out on Tuesday across the Texas Panhandle and several Oklahoma counties that border the state. Because of the chaos, multiple communities and two states plagued by the fire, it is still unclear how many acres burned. The highest report that this reporter has seen as of 10 pm on Wednesday was approximately 850,000 acres, but that official was clear that it really cannot be known. The cause of the fire or fires is also not yet known. One report indicated thirteen homes were burned on the Oklahoma side, but again, that number is not confirmed. The number of confi rmed homes on the Texas side will be larger, but no numbers are coming out of that.

The 2nd and Adams Church of Christ will be hosting a Ladies Day called “Blessed Beyond Measure” on Saturday, March 23rd, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program will feature Shenia Dindy, from College Station, Texas. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., and those wanting to attend need to RSVP to the church by calling 580-225-0718. Brunch will be provided that morning.

Taylor Sullivan has long ties to Beckham County

Merrit Girls and Boys District

From start to finish in Saturday’s match-up against the Irish, the Elk City Elkettes controlled the game.

Maecee Kirtley

Dear Abby

John the Apostle really knew the love of Jesus, and describes a believer’s exact likeness to Christ in a letter to the churches he pastored. About salvation he says, “In union with Christ, love is brought to completion…so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment. We can face Him with assurance and boldness, because as He is, so are we also in this world.” (1 John 4:17) We are like Jesus, without ever becoming Him.

On Presidents’ Day, we honor those founding fathers who built the groundwork of our democracy. George Washington, our first President, gave us our foundation. The many Presidents who have followed him continue to strengthen that foundation. Equally important, the Bible gives us our spiritual foundation; though our country grows and changes, God’s Word remains the same. “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Cor 3:17). Worship this week and praise God for the foundation of freedom that we have been given.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce the release of the 2023 Fall Graduates List. A total of 423 students completed their degree requirements during the Fall 2023 semester and are honored in this list. Held on Friday, Dec. 15, the ceremony took place at the Pioneer Event Center on the Weatherford campus.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) and Rose State College solidified a partnership aimed at expanding student opportunities in Music, Business, and Baccalaureate Track Nursing. The agreement was signed at Rose State College on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.

Voters in Roger Mills County, who are eligible to vote in the Hammon School District, and want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 2 nd Board of Education General Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Jana Maddux said today.