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Clay County Courthouse

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By Shannon Gillette

Today the Clay County Courthouse stands proud and magnificent in the center of Henrietta.  But Henrietta was not the first county seat and the current building is not the first to serve the county.  In fact, the county almost did not survive at all.

Clay County, Texas, named for Kentucky Statesman, Henry Clay, was carved from Cooke County and officially created in 1861.  The small settlement of Cambridge was named the county seat for the newly formed county.   Records show only a little over one hundred people lived in the area at the time.  The danger of raiding Indians kept the settlement from growing.  Only regular patrols by the Army allowed the current residents to remain.  Once the Civil War started, the protectors were called away to serve, leaving the settlers to fend for themselves.  The vast majority fled to safer areas causing the county to become virtually abandoned.  With the construction of Fort Sill across the nearby Red River in Indian Territory, a few 06adventurous men and women deemed Clay County safe enough to try to settle again.  The county was reorganized on May 27, 1873, keeping Cambridge as the county seat.  The town site was surveyed in 1874.  Churches and a school were organized.  A hotel, a newspaper and several other businesses were established. To read more pick up the February 2016 issue of NTFR. 

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.

Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.

To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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Seems lately these days Texas is becoming the envy of musicians from around the world.
With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”

With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.

To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.

Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.

To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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