Dateline: April 24, 2008

Early voting begins Monday 

By Roger Estlack, Clarendon Enterprise

Early voting for three local boards begins next Monday and continues through May 6.

Voters in the City of Clarendon and the Clarendon Consolidated Independent School District can cast early ballots at the Donley County Courthouse Annex between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Incumbent City Aldermen Tommy Hill and Chris Ford are joined on the ballot by Jim R. Philley, Billy Ray Johnston, and Kyle Davis in an election for three positions.

Two positions are up for election this year on the Clarendon school board. Incumbents Weldon Sears and Lance Thornberry are challenged by Travis Wilson.

Extended voting hours for city and CISD polling will be held on April 29 and May 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Applications for ballots by mail must be submitted to Early Voting Clerk Fay Vargas at PO Drawer U, Clarendon, TX 79226, no later than the close of business on May 2, 2008.

Voters in the Hedley Consolidated Independent School District can cast early ballots at the HISD Business Office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Incumbents Kelly Patton, Blain Burton, and Rex Morris will be joined on the ballot by challengers James Potts, Bonnie Walsh, and Tonja Ruthardt. Three positions are available this year.

Applications for ballots by mail must be received by May 2 at the HISD Business Office.

Elections for city and school offices will be held Saturday, May 10.