Smith believes he’s up to challenge
story by Mollie Bryant
While traveling through the 88th District, Pampa businessman Mac Smith has been struck by positive signs of rural growth.
“I see younger folks moving back and wanting to get involved again, much the way I have here,” he said. “I see people wanting to move back to small towns and really invest in them.”
As the region, along with the rest of the country, recovers from a recession, Smith bears in mind that voters are thinking about jobs and economic growth for the area.
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Landtroop driven by conservatism
story by Arnie Aurellano
Jim Landtroop, the incumbent in this race, was elected District 85’s representative to the Texas House in 2010 on
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Education top priority for King
story by Mollie Bryant
For Ken King, Canadian ISD’s school board president, education is a major issue in the race for District 88.
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Water the big issue for Walker
story by Arnie Aurellano
Gary Walker is quick to answer when folks inquire what the biggest problem facing the district is.
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County commission approves plan to rehabilitate airport
story by Mollie Bryant
The Gray County Commission approved a plan to rehabilitate the Perry Lefors Airport runway, a project that will cost an estimated $4.5 million. The
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Civic Duty
staff photo by Arnie Aurellano
Pampa’s Mac Smith (right), a candidate for District 88’s Texas House representative seat, checks
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Interiew with Larry the Cucumber
With VeggieTales coming to Pampa on Saturday, Larry the Cucumber (voiced by creator Mike Nawrocki) chatted with The Pampa News editor Arnie Aurellano.
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Altrusa’s Taste of Pampa fundraiser debuts today
story by Mollie Bryant
From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at M.K. Brown Auditorium, Altrusa will host Taste of Pampa, a new fundraising event that gives Pampans a
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Bike rodeo Saturday at Central Park
story by Arnie Aurellano
With the fourth annual bike rodeo coming up this weekend, Stormy McCullar, public information officer for the Pampa Police Department, couldn’t help but laugh
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Longtime county commissioner Wheeley seeks new term
story by Mollie Bryant
Joe Wheeley, who has served as Gray County Commissioner since 1988, is now running unopposed for the position.
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Softball Moves On
staff photo by Andrew Glover
The Pampa Lady Harvesters celebrate after clinching a trip to the next round of
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People’s choice: Pampa to get new animal shelter
story by Arnie Aurellano
Pampa will be getting a new animal shelter.
The proposed $2.95 million, 12,800 square
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Porter beats Ferguson for Ward 2 post
story by Arnie Aurellano
Chris Porter defeated John Ferguson in Saturday’s election to become the next city commissioner for Pampa’s second ward, taking 59.3 percent of ballots (650
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Softball Splits
photo courtesy of Christy Wyant
Sophomore Alexa O’Brien hits a pitch in Game 1 Friday at Canyon. O’Brien was
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PHS grad Teichmann back in postseason with Howard
story by Andrew Glover
Pampa High School graduate and Howard Junior college sophomore Carlyn Teichmann is no stranger to playing in the postseason, as
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PHS Leo Club holds third annual dodgeball tourney
story by Andrew Glover
For the third straight year, the Pampa High School’s Leo Club will host a dodgeball tournament to raise money for
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Pampa boxing club boxer Garcia wins tournament
story by Lorraine Larrazolo
The Pampa Boxing Club competed in a tournament on May 5 in Amarillo hosted by the Mavericks boxing club.
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O’Brien gets quick outs as Lady Harvesters advance
story by Andrew Glover
CANYON — The last three seasons, the Pampa Lady Harvesters struggled in playoff series during prom week, losing the last
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garden party
story by Arnie Aurellano
Larry Hannah, garden consultant for the Pampa Independent School District, smiled as a sharp gust of wind nearly knocked off his hat.
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Background serves Castillo at Jordan Unit
story by Mollie Bryant
Lt. Jessie Castillo of Wellington works at the Jordan Unit, and has found that a military background translates well into criminal justice work, which
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