NEWS

Xcel Energy Files $53 Million Customer Refund In Texas

AMARILLO, Texas (Oct. 7, 2024) – Xcel Energy submitted a proposal to refund $53.3 million in fuel costs to Texas customers that will result in a one-time credit against electricity charges …

Rep. Jackson Introduces Legislation to Rename Post Office After Amarillo Legend Jerry H. Hodge

WASHINGTON, DC — Last week, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced legislation to rename the U.S. Post Office in downtown Amarillo, Texas as the “Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office …

Clarendon College CDL Program in Pampa to Help with Hurricane Helene Relief

PAMPA, Texas (KFDA) - Students and faculty with Clarendon College’s CDL program in Pampa are gearing up to assist in Hurricane Helene efforts. The CDL program director was looking at ways …

Director of the Pregnancy Support Center and Hope House, Monica Galloway

Panhandle Gives Organization Highlight-Pregnancy Support Center & Hope House

Every year, the Amarillo Area Foundation hosts the Panhandle Gives event that begins on the Monday before Thanksgiving and ends on Giving Tuesday, the global day of giving. This year the dates are …

Judgments for Gray County

• Troy James Short, charged with possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram, a state jail felony that occurred on December 16, 2017, was sentenced to nine months in the state jail …

4-H members Nicky Price, Angelique Ritchie, McKinley Clark and Gavin Greer stand with the commissioners and Judge Porter

New 4-H Proclamation Signed at County Commissioners Meeting

On Tuesday, October 1, Judge Porter and the county commissioners held their first meeting of the new month and they began the meeting with extinguished members of 4-H speaking of their own …

Panhandle Gives Organization Highlight-Altrusa International of Pampa

Every year, the Amarillo Area Foundation hosts the Panhandle Gives event that begins on the Monday before Thanksgiving and ends on Giving Tuesday, the global day of giving. This year the dates are …

New TxDOT Campaign Offers Trailer Hitch and Towing Safety Tips

AUSTIN – Whether it’s taking a boat on a lake or operating a business, millions of Texans hitch a trailer to their vehicle every year. Knowing how to safely attach or tow a trailer can …

Tree Care Professionals, Projects Recognized At 2024 Texas Tree Conference

WACO, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISAT) recognized the Texas Tree Award winners at the 44th annual Texas Tree …

Altrusa Donates to the Lefors Volunteer Fire Department

Altrusa Foundation donated $700 to the Lefors Volunteer Fire Department for Fire Disaster Relief from funds donated by the Altrusa Clubs of Dallas and Garland. Foundation Trustees, Sheila Winton …

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SPORTS

Zach Thomas Jersey Wearer - Bryce Lynn

Every Friday evening in the fall you will see a player wearing the #32. This number is special in Pampa Football history as it is the jersey number worn by Pro Football Hall of Fame member, Zach …

Harvesters Seek To Come Out From The Bye Week Strong

On Friday night, the Pampa Harvesters (2-3) will travel to Hereford to face the Whitefaces (4-1) at Whiteface Stadium. Hereford ran into a buzzsaw at Seminole last week for a 49-17 loss. It was their …

Lady Harvesters Fall to Dumas in Four Sets

The Pampa Lady Harvesters travelled to Dumas on Saturday to play the Dumas Demonettes in the final game of the first half of district 4-4A play.   Pampa and Dumas came in tied for 5th place with …

Pampa High School Varsity Tennis Season Comes to an End

The Pampa High School Varsity tennis team ended the fall season playing Dumas at Dumas on October 1.   The season ended on a positive note, winning eight matches and losing five.   …

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OBITUARIES
John “Sam” Shackelford
John “Sam” Shackelford, 81, of Pampa, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Pampa. Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel …
David W. Dixon
David W. Dixon, 87, of Pampa, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Amarillo. Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, October 17, 2024 at First Methodist Church with Rev. Jarrod Neal …
Jimma Joy (Garrett) Crossman
Jimma Joy (Garrett) Crossman went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2024, at the age of 84 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the …
Teddy Daniel Jett
Teddy Daniel Jett was called home to be with our Savior at the age of 85 on September 27, 2024.    He was born on January 4, 1939, to Nettie Mae Hardage Jett and Joseph Pankney Jett …
Hugo Javier Hernandez
Hugo Javier Hernandez, 17, of Pampa, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 in Fort Worth. Rosary services will be 4:00 PM Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel. …
Updated Obituary for Debra Phillips
Debra Phillips, 68, of White Deer, went to be with our Lord on October 4, 2024 in Amarillo. Services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of White Deer …
AGRICULTURE

Texas Forage Producers Battling Fall Armyworms

Forage producers around the state are battling fall armyworms and taking protective measures to defend high value pastures and fields for hay and grazing, according to Texas A&M AgriLife …

Fishing Report

Alan Henry -GOOD. Water clear; 75 degrees; 0.24 feet above pool. Crappie are fair in 15-30 feet on jigs and minnows fishing over trees. Report by The Bait Shop, Post, Texas. Arrowhead -GOOD. …

Soil Moisture Conditions Expected To Worsen Across State

While many areas of the state received badly needed rains weeks ago, most of the benefits to agricultural producers are evaporating due to less than adequate rain and higher-than-normal temperatures …

Texas Pumpkin Yields And Quality Up Despite Hot Summer

The 2024 growing season was good for Texas pumpkin producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert and pumpkin farmers. Yields and quality were up for most growers compared …

Fishing Report

Alan Henry -GOOD. Water clear; 83 degrees; 0.78 feet below pool. Crappie are good 15-20 feet on jigs and minnows over brush tops. Report by The Bait Shop, Post, Texas. Arrowhead -GOOD. Water …
Police and Fire
Gray County Sheriff’s Office October 9, 2024 • Devin Joseph Zipp, 33, of Pampa, was arrested by PPD for tampering/fabricating evidence with intent to impair, evading …
Gray County Sheriff’s Office October 7, 2024 • Ricky Wayne Jennings, 68, of Pampa, was arrested by PPD for criminal trespass. • Kenia Isaias, 22, of Pampa, was arrested …
Gray County Sheriff’s Office September 24, 2024 • Albert Glen Duke, 58, of Pampa, was arrested by PPD for a blue warrant. • Tamela Brantwein, 54, of Pampa, was arrested …
Mug Shots
On October 10, 2024,   Joshua L Dorsey, 34, of Pampa, was arrested by GCSO for a bond surrender for aggravated kidnapping with a deadly weapon and a bond surrender for aggravated robbery.
On October 10, 2024,  Ramses Cruz, 22, of Freehold, NJ, was arrested by GCSO for smuggling of a persons and money laundering greater than $2,500 less than $30,000.
On October 10, 2024, Brittany Lean Voorhies, 35, of Lubbock, was arrested by GCSO for theft of property less than $2,500 with previous convictions.
On October 10, 2024, Daisy Franco, 22, of New Mexico, was arrested by GCSO for smuggling of a persons and money laundering greater than $2,500 less than $30,000.
Opinion
Toni:   I understand that there is a major change to the 2025 Medicare Part D plan with the “Donut Hole” going away. I’m concerned because this year, I entered the donut …
I have enjoyed writing this series on Panhandle towns around Pampa. The research on each has been so interesting: Skellytown, Lefors, Wheeler, Old and New Mobeetie, Shamrock, and Borger. Now, for the …
Jiminy Cricket! I never dreamed I’d be writing about an insect popularized by Pinocchio, or that this week’s piece may warrant bottom-of-the-barrel placement. I may have reached a new …
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