NEWS

JC Skinner Appointed Sheriff in Special Commissioners Meeting

The Gray County Commissioners held a special meeting on Monday, October 27, beginning with executing the tax abatement agreement and the road use agreement for a data center between Gray County and …

McGavock Auto: Here to Grow, Here to Stay

For nearly 50 years, family-owned and operated McGavock Auto Group has served the Texas Panhandle since opening their first dealership in 1976-and now they have planted a new seed right here in …

Pampa VFW Post 1657 Auxiliary Wins 1st Place for “Buddy Poppy” Project

The “Buddy Poppy” project is held every year where members of the Auxiliary put their heads together to create a beautiful and meaningful work of art. This year’s theme was …

Pampa’s First Halloween Parade a Big, Spooky Success

Tons of fun (and tons of candy) was had over the weekend with Pampa’s first Halloween Parade, where kids dressed in their scary and silly best lined Somerville and Cuyler to try to fill their …

Kathryn Green, Gloria Robbins, and Penny Harvey

Executive Director of Tralee Crisis Center, Penny Harvey, Guest Speaker at TOTRW Meeting

On Wednesday, October 15, the Top of Texas Republic Women held their monthly meeting, with Penny Harvey, Executive Director of Tralee Crisis Center, as the guest speaker, introduced by TOTRW …

County Passes Tax Abatement for Intersect Power in Recent Meeting

On Wednesday, October 15, the Gray County commissioners held their bi-monthly meeting, beginning with public comment regarding the application for tax abatements in the Gray County property tax …

Ann Franklin and Judge Larry Doss

Judge Larry Doss Breaks Down Proposed Amendments for Upcoming Election, Part 1

Seventh Court of Appeals Judge Larry Doss visited Pampa Thursday night to provide a breakdown of the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will be voted on next month, November 4. He …

Harley and Paisley donate their lemonade stand earnings to PAWS
Pictured with PAWS Director Faustina Curry

PAWS October Newsletter

PAWS was invited to participate in the Rust & Rodz event at Recreation Park on October 4th. We took 17 dogs to this event. The animals were wonderful and they enjoyed getting out of the shelter …

Toot ‘n Totum Gives Back Through Their Annual Spirit Pump Program

Last Friday, Toot ‘n Totum kicked off their annual Spirit Pump Program in an effort to give back to their communities and strengthen their commitment to supporting school safety across the …

Gray County 4-H Hosts County Food Show

Junior Competitors – Back Row – Stephanie Price, Preston Olgesby, Shane Clements, Nora Craig   Front Row – Sutton Nachtigall, Ellie Morton,  Luke Darling, and Luke Kephart

Gray County 4-H members showcased their culinary talents at the annual County Food Show held on Sunday, September 28. The event gave 18 youth the opportunity to present their food creations and …

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SPORTS

Built on Effort: Waldrip’s Tenacity Earns the #32 Honor

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

Leaving It All on the Field: Pampa’s Seniors Look to Finish with Fire

The Pampa Harvesters (1-8, 0-4) hit the road to wrap up the 2025 football season at the Dumas Demons (6-3, 2-2). Dumas has lost to Ranall and West Plains but beat Hereford and Canyon in district …

Despite Loss, Webb’s 100-Yard Night Leads Pampa Effort Against Canyon

The Pampa Harvesters (1-7, 0-3) hosted the Canyon Eagles (5-2, 1-2) on Friday night at Harvester Field at Zach Thomas Stadium. The game saw Senior Night festivities take place beforehand with the …

For the Ones Who Believed: Hill’s #32 is More Than a Number

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

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OBITUARIES
Kenneth Holt
Kenneth Holt, 82, of Pampa, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Pampa. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Rev. …
Mike Shannon
Mike Shannon, 74, of Pampa, passed away on November 4, 2025, in Dallas with his family by side. A Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, November 10, 2025, at Briarwood Church with …
Renee’ McCullough
Renee’ McCullough, 72, of Pampa, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Pampa. Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 7, 2025, at First Baptist Church of …
Royce “Pinky” Bailey
Royce “Pinky” Bailey, 93, of Miami, passed away on November 2, 2025, in Amarillo. Services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Miami Methodist Church with Rev. Josh …
Lee Carmichael Evans
Lee Carmichael Evans, 43, of Evans, GA, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Augusta, GA. A memorial service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Wesley United Methodist …
Gerald Wade Cochran
Beloved Son, Father, Brother, and Friend Gerald Wade Cochran, age 52, of Pampa, Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in Houston, Texas, surrounded …
AGRICULTURE

Plan Ahead with Wildfire Prevention, Mitigation Tips

With dry weather conditions increasing wildfire risk across many parts of the state, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is sharing prevention and mitigation tips to help Texans safeguard …

Dry Spell Weighs On Texas’ Cool-Season Forage Planting

Weather trends toward drought have Texas cattle producers considering their options as cool-season forage planting gets underway. Much of the state has experienced an extended dry period in …
Pumpkin patch in Bryan, Texas, on Sept. 30, 2021, in San Antonio. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

Consistent Summer Rains Spur This Year’s Pumpkin Harvest

Texas pumpkin producers are experiencing a strong harvest thanks to consistent rainfall and a dry July. While quantity is on par with last season’s harvest, producers say overall pumpkin …

Cotton Crop Thrives With Timely Rains Across The State

Despite some challenges, cotton production is expected to be better than average due to timely rains this season, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reports around the state. …

Rains, Mild Temperatures Set The Stage For Strong Fall Hunting Outlook

Thanks to timely spring rains and relatively mild summer temperatures, hunters have reason to be optimistic as they take to the field this fall, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension …
Police and Fire
October 20, 2025 • At 9:08 AM, 1 unit and 3 personnel were dispatched to the 1000 block of West Harvester for a medical assist. • At 12:00 PM, 1 unit and 3 personnel were …
October 13, 2025 • At 7:26 AM, 1 unit and 3 personnel were dispatched to the 800 block of North Christy for a lift assist. • At 9:18 AM, 1 unit and 3 personnel were dispatched to …
October 8, 2025 • At 8:23 AM, 1 unit and 4 personnel were dispatched to the 400 block of North Gray for a lift assist. • At 10:22 AM, 2 units and 7 personnel were dispatched to …
Mug Shots
On November 7, 2025, Robert Paul Brown, 57, of Pampa, was arrested by DPS for possession of child pornography greater than 50 images x2
On November 6, 2025, Kevin Wayne Young, 65, of Pampa, was arrested by GCSO for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and insufficient bond for possession of a controlled substance PG 1 greater …
On November 6, 2025, Corey Rivera, 29, of Pampa, was arrested by GCSO for possession of a controlled substance PG 1B greater than 1 gram less than 4 grams and driving while intoxicated in another …
On November 6, 2025, Robert Hansen Benedix, 37 of Orange, CA, was arrested by fugitive recovery for insufficient bond for possession of a controlled substance.
Opinion
Toni: I need your help! I have discovered that my mother, Sarah, who is 67, never enrolled in Medicare Part B or a Part D prescription drug plan when she turned 65. She enrolled in Medicare Part A, …
Uncle Mort remembers the 1974 event vividly when the lady in front of him at the post office protested the cost of first-class stamps going up 25%--from eight to ten cents.   “Are you …
Hey Taylor - We’re part of a rotating Thanksgiving with a few other families, and it’s our turn to host. It’s been a hard year financially, and food prices are still so high, but …
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