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Pampa VFW Post 1657 Auxiliary Honors Service Members for POW/MIA Recognition Day

Last Friday, September 18 was POW/MIA Recognition Day, a day that is observed on the third Friday in September to honor those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. …

Ann Franklin, Kathryn Green, Randa Hiett, Brenda Guess, Kathy Amerson, and Brenda Condo

Elections Administrator Randa Hiett Provides Valuable Information on Voting Election Process at Recent Meeting

On Wednesday, the Top O’ Texas Republican Women held their first monthly meeting after the summer break, featuring Gray County Elections Administrator Randa Hiett as the guest speaker. Randa …

Disagreements Over Gray County Appraisal District Budget at Recent City Commission Meeting

On September 14, the City Commissioners held their bi-monthly meeting, beginning with an executive session for a consultation with an attorney. Upon reconvening, the commission moved on with the …

Kiwanis President John Warner presents Firefighter of the Year Award to Moses Montgomery

Pampa Kiwanis Club Honors First Responders on September 11

This past Friday, September 11, the Kiwanis Club of Pampa honored first responders in a 24-year tradition since the 2001 September 11 attacks that forever changed our nation. Kiwanis President John …

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Pampa VFW Post 1657 Auxiliary Honors First Responders on 9/11

On Friday, September 11, members of the Auxiliary and VFW Post 1657 of Pampa honored our first responders, putting together goodie baskets and personally delivering them to nine different locations. …

Maxwell’s Fall Festival Opens Its 19th Season September 26

“We’re pulling out all the stops at Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm to celebrate America’s 250 throughout our 19th season,” said Larry Borger, Owner of Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm. “Opening …

Sandy Howell, Carter McLaughlin, Keith Black, Debbie Black, Gage Gamblin, Aaron Hill, Pat Montoya, Larry Keenan, and Rick Dunn

Passing Along the Memory of 9/11 to Today’s Youth

The Decals With Family ceremony is a special event all on its own, with the season’s football players and their families gathering together to decorate their helmets to show off their Harvester …

Texas A&M’s Rural Obstetric Safety & Readiness Program Brings Hands-On Emergency Training to Pampa Regional Medical Center

Pampa, TX   — Staff at Pampa Regional Medical Center recently participated in Rural OB Emergency Simulation Training as part of the Rural Obstetric Safety & Readiness Program (ROSRP), an …

New Pampa Chief of Police Introduced at City Commission Meeting

On Monday, August 31, the City Commissioners held a special meeting, beginning with a public hearing to receive comments concerning the City’s proposed operating budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal …

Decals with Family and Football Captains Announced

Before Friday’s game, the Pampa High School football players and their families gathered at the Commons building to place decals on their helmets, signifying a brand new football season centered …

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SPORTS

Senior Leader Gunter Thomas Earns No. 32 Honor For District Opener

Every Friday evening in the fall you will see a player wearing No. 32. This number holds a special place in Pampa High School football history because it was worn by Pro Football Hall of Famer Zach …

New Season Begins: Harvesters Ready for District Play

The Pampa Harvesters (0-5, 0-0) enjoyed a week off to heal up, rest up, and get ready for the District 2-4A gauntlet run. They open district play at Zach Thomas Stadium against the Randall Raiders …

Pampa Swim Teams Place Third at Lubbock Mini-Invitational

The Harvester swim team competed on Thursday, October 1st at the Lubbock Mini-Invitational. For the girl’s team, our top swimmer was junior Madilyn Paul. She managed to place 2nd in the …

Pampa Runners Shine Against Top Competition in Lubbock; District Next

The Harvesters traveled to Lubbock on Saturday to compete in what many consider the state preview meet. With some of the top competition in the state gathered in one place, Pampa’s runners …

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OBITUARIES
Kenneth Earl Hall
Kenneth Earl Hall rejoined the love of his life, Carolyn, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, and is now free from pain in Heaven. Viewing for Kenneth will be 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 1:00 …
Norma Dorethy Williams
Norma Dorethy Williams, 83, of Pampa, passed away on October 5, 2026 in Pampa. A visitation will be held Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with the family receiving friends at …
Candy Renee Branscum
Candy Renee Branscum, 52, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 in Amarillo. Graveside services were held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Memory Gardens …
Judy Kay Osborn
Judy Kay Osborn, 68, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026 at her home in Horseshoe   Bay, surrounded by the family and loved ones who meant so much to her. Just two days shy of   …
Kamron Hassler
Kamron Hassler, 33, of Skellytown, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Amarillo. Services will be 4:00 PM Friday, October 2, 2026 at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Pastor …
Brandon W. McDonald
Brandon W. McDonald, 54, of Plano, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 after a brief but courageous fight with cancer. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM, on Monday, October 5, …
AGRICULTURE

Drought Conditions Cut Texas Pumpkin Yields

Texas pumpkin growers are finishing an early harvest after extreme drought cut yields in the state’s primary production area by an estimated 30%-40%, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension …

Texas Aquaculture Stable as Producers Contend with Summer Heat, Drought

Texas aquaculture remains steady despite seasonal challenges of drought and excessive heat faced by many producers, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.   “Not much new …

Pecan Production, Prices Up in Texas as Disease, Dry Weather Loom

Texas pecan growers are looking at an above-average crop and are hoping price improvement will follow. Expectations are that Texas’ 2026 pecan season will produce modestly larger yields than …

Rice Crop Harvest Continues as Rice Delphacid Infestations Remain Low

Texas rice crop harvest continues with steady yields and relatively mild insect pressure, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Going into the crop season, challenges …

AgriLife Extension Economist: Cattle Prices Haven’t Hit the Ceiling Yet

Cattle prices still have room to go up, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. With smaller supplies of cattle on hand and good demand for beef continuing, prices could hold and …
Police and Fire
October 5, 2026 • At 3:16 PM, 1 unit and 4 personnel were dispatched to the 400 block of North Nelson for a medical assist. • At 4:03 PM, 1 unit and 4 personnel were dispatched to the …
September 17, 2026 • At 7:25 AM, 1 unit and 4 personnel were dispatched to the 1900 block of North Christy for a medical assist. • At 8:01 AM, 1 unit and 4 personnel were dispatched to …
September 13, 2026 • At 11:22 AM, 1 unit and 3 personnel were dispatched to the 700 block of North Wells for a lift assist. • At 1:21 PM, 1 unit and 3 personnel were dispatched to the …
Mug Shots
On October 7, 2026, Bear Julius Raymo, 38, of Pampa, was arrested by PPD for burglary of a habitation, manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance greater than 4 grams less than 200 grams, and …
On October 6, 2026, Debbie Alvarado, 60, of Pampa, was arrested by PPD for driving while license invalid with previous convictions, a warrant for no running water, instanter for displaying expired …
On October 6, 2026, Miriam Hortensia Arellano, 48, of Pampa, was arrested by PPD for capias pro fines for animal at large, driving while license suspended, failure to appear, and running a stop sign.
On October 6, 2026, Cara Marie Cano, 31, of Pampa, was arrested by PPD for capias pro fines for displaying expired registration, no child safety seat, and failure to maintain financial responsibility …
Opinion
Last weekend, my daughter Barb and I headed to our very own Cinema 4 movie theater in excited anticipation to see Resident Evil, a movie we were looking forward to after we saw the initial trailer …
Hey Taylor - My son just started his senior year, and his guidance counselor already told the whole class that the FAFSA opened and we should “get on it now.” College feels like it’s still a …
It wasn’t something he expected to find in his rural mail box. However, my Uncle Mort opened the envelope joyously; it was from his great nephew. He thought immediately about his kin’s …
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