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A group plays poker on their float as they wait for the Rodeo Parade to start Saturday on Frisco Avenue. Pictured, from left, are Anthony Frank, Roman Juarez, Avelino Juarez and Ollie Campbell. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Rodeo parade

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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Rising professional boxer killed by vehicle

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — A rising professional boxer who was riding her bicycle along a rural Texas road died after officials say a motorist drove by her, stopped and then reversed into her.

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Tribes to help host PACT Act event

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

A PACT Act disability claims event for veterans will be held 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Concho, with another event planned for Sept. 2 in Clinton.

Miraonna, left, and Nayeli Cardenas are applying color to a “The Duckling Gets a Cookie” coloring page Tuesday at the Clinton Public Library. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Area readers log lots of minutes

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Western Plains Library System just finished up its Summer Reading Program, and the numbers tell a story.Conner Kirk, director of customer experience, was able to share some of the information WPLS collected over the course of the challenge from May 18 to June 26.

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Clinton seeing tourism boom this summer

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Tourism is thriving in Oklahoma – and particularly in Clinton – thanks to the centennial celebration of the Mother Road.

Victor Gonzalez locks in panels of wood to create the shape of the future Interstate 40 support beams at Red Wheat Drive. CDN | Christian Jacobsen

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Work continues

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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Themes set for busy Farmers Market

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

For the next three weeks of the Clinton Farmers Market, each Thursday will be a different planned event with themed products available to the public.Pepper Hernandez, coordinator of the farmers market, wanted to bring attention to the new produce available in the next weeks.

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Elk man sought for alleged bad check

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

A warrant has been issued for an Elk City man after he allegedly cashed a bogus check at Fast Cash, for a value of $1,174.39.According to an affidavit of probable cause filed June 29 by Clinton Police Department’s Det. Calvin Ramirez, at 5:25 p.m. Sept.

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County studies employment service contract

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

At Monday’s meeting of the Custer County commissioners, officials considered a new method of hiring county employees and reviewed a contract for an entertainer for the upcoming fair, currently set for Sept. 9-12.

Ally Townsley, left, smiles after being award the 2026 Rodeo Queen Award from last year’s winner Tailee Finnell prior to the start of the rodeo Saturday at the Clinton Round-Up Club Arena. CDN | Sam Goodwyn

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Rodeo royalty

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Rodeo royalty