By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal KILDARE — Kildare Public School (KPS) has seen a lot of growth recently. They have the largest student body in many years, and have added the first seventh grade class in several decades. While that growth can be viewed as a positive for the school district, it…

It was the fall of 1975. I had attended a revival service at a church in Tonkawa. During the service, I felt a strange sensation in my soul. I was profoundly disquieted, and I did not know why. So, I found a lonely spot in the building and began to pray. Finally, in desperation, I…

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Newkirk residents interested in participating in city government now have an opportunity to get involved, as the city of Newkirk is accepting letters of intent for City Commission position 1, recently vacated by former Commissioner Derek Cassady. The position runs through January 2020, after which…

By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — September 25 was an important night for the Newkirk community, as they were treated to a real Hollywood experience, with the red carpet rolling down the front stairs of the Kay County Courthouse. At the top of the steps were cast and crew members of…