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Scooter’s Coffee Supports Childhood Literacy Through Donation; CEO Visit to Read Books to Students

OMAHA, Neb. December 16, 2024 – Scooter’s Coffee partnered with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to bring the joy of reading to elementary students last week. Joe Thornton, CEO of …

Texas 4-H Foundation Receives Largest Single Grant

The Texas 4-H Foundation received a transformative $700,000 grant from the Adam R. Scripps Foundation, marking a significant milestone in their shared mission of empowering Texas youth. The Adam …

Janice and Gary Gulick

A Hallmark Christmas

Since July, Gary and Janice Gulick have been getting their home Christmas-ready for the 28th Christmas Tour of Homes organized by the Twentieth Century Cotillion Study Club and with all of the decor …

Maxine Watson

Christmas in the Rolling Plains of the Panhandle

Ben and Maxine Watson are inviting everyone to come out to their beautiful home, located at 105 Condo Road, for the 28th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes organized by the Twentieth Century Cotillion …

A Little Bit of Christmas in Every Room

This year, Jana Vinson is warmly welcoming guests into her home for the 28th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes by the Twentieth Century Cotillion Study Club.   Located at 2548 Chestnut, the …

Come Celebrate the Holidays with the Chaneys

Jimmy and Amy Chaney are opening up their home this Sunday, December 15 for the 28th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes organized by the Twentieth Century Cotillion Study Club. Their gorgeous home, …

(From left) Natasha Whitling, secretary, The Pink Agenda; Nicole Seagriff, president, The Pink Agenda; Becky Vinton Jeanette, executive director of community affairs, Scooter’s Coffee; Samantha Golkin-Nigliazzo, vice president, The Pink Agenda; Courtney Wirths, treasurer, The Pink Agenda; Serra Eken, managing director, The Pink Agenda.

Scooter’s Coffee® Supports Life-Changing Breast Cancer Research with Nearly $250k Donation to The Pink Agenda

OMAHA, Neb., December 4, 2024 – Delicious cookies and drinks go a long way toward supporting life-saving breast cancer research. Scooter’s Coffee is making a big impact in the search for …

VFW Post 1657 to Remember Pearl Harbor

Please join the Pampa VFW Post 1657, located at 105 S. Cuyler, this Saturday, December 7 at 6:30 PM as they honor those lost from the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.   This special program …

5th Annual Bike Giveaway at Xtra Auto Center

Lucy Arreola, Jeff Stevens and Johnny Lopez from Xtra Auto Center

It’s that time of year again, folks! Xtra Auto Center of Pampa is now holding their 5th annual bicycle giveaway where 24 lucky kiddos will get to scratch off that new bike from their Christmas …

PHS Choir’s Rendition of ‘Newsies’ Big Hit Over the Weekend!

For four days, the PHS choir performed Newsies, a Disney broadway musical about the New York City newspaper strike around the turn of the century, bringing nearly the entire Pampa community to the MK …

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SPORTS

Lady Harvesters Fall To West Plains 64-41

CANYON - The Pampa Lady Harvesters (5-10, 0-2) fell to the West Plains Lady Wolves 64-41 on Friday as they continued District play. Head Coach Clint Watson said the rebounding and pressure from …

Lady Harvesters Fall To Canyon 58-44 In District Opener

The Pampa Lady Harvesters (5-9, 0-1) opened District play on Tuesday when they hosted the Canyon Lady Eagles at McNeely Fieldhouse. The Lady Eagles came out on the winning side to start District …

Harvesters Knock Off Bushland Falcons 53-47

BUSHLAND - The Pampa Hustlin’ Harvesters (5-5) traveled to Bushland on Tuesday where they knocked off the Falcons with a 53-47 win.   The Harvesters outscored the Falcons 21-3 in the …

Harvesters Go 2-2 in New Home Tournament

The Hustlin’ Harvesters competed in the New Home Tournament over the weekend.   The host team beat the Harvesters 61-46 but the Harvesters bounced back with a 69-21 win over …

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OBITUARIES
Nadean Morris
Nadean Morris, 81, of Pampa, passed away on December 22, 2024, in Amarillo. A memorial graveside will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Baca County, …
Uvon Marilyn Todd
Uvon Marilyn Todd, 90, of Memphis, Texas died Saturday, December 21, 2024 in Childress, Texas. Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, December 27, 2024 in the Memphis Church of Christ with Jim Dixon, …
Ruby Mae Bullard Owen, 86
Born September 21, 1938 in Red River County, TX to Dewey & Hallie Bullard Passed away December 15, 2024 in Granbury, TX. Ruby loved being a grandmother, she traveled across many states …
Starla Hamilton
Starla Hamilton, 51, of Pampa, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 in Pampa. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Friday, December 27, 2024 in Memorial Heights Cemetery in Lefors with Rick …
Gregory Allen Rapstine
Gregory Allen Rapstine, 84, of White Deer, died on Friday, December 20, 2024 in Pampa. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in White …
Deleatha “Dee” Miller
Deleatha “Dee” Miller of Granbury, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at the age of 90.   Dee was born on March 20, 1934, to her loving parents, James Clarence …
AGRICULTURE

Livestock Export Testing Safeguards Against Infectious Diseases

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is the only laboratory in Texas authorized to perform testing on any livestock destined for export. Authorized to perform testing that …

Holiday Side Dishes Will Be A Bit More Expensive

Consumers will pay slightly more this year when they prepare side dishes that make the Thanksgiving meal, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist said. There will be some good buys …

Ham Prices And Choices Increase Near Holidays

Lower pork production going into the holiday season compared to last year won’t restrict the availability of all cuts, but prices could rise, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service …

Honey Production Up In 2024 After A Difficult 2023

As beekeepers finish up their last fall harvest, honey production is looking better than last year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Garrett Slater, Ph.D., …

Hay Stocks Improve Cattle Winter Feeding Outlook

Hay stocks for winter feeding of Texas’ cattle herd are much-improved compared to last year, but the early outlook for cool-season grazing has been dampened by drought, according to Texas …
Police and Fire
Gray County Sheriff’s Office December 16, 2024 • Jose Ray Palacios, 47, of Pampa, was arrested by PPD for a blue warrant and a warrant for displaying expired registration. …
Gray County Sheriff’s Office December 11, 2024 • Ashley Joy Hatch, 38, of Shamrock, was arrested by GCSO for assault causing bodily injury in Palo Pinto County. • …
Gray County Sheriff’s Office December 6, 2024 • Joshua Hollis, 46, of Pampa, was arrested by PPD for a capias pro fine for no driver’s license x5, a capias pro fine for …
Mug Shots
On December 18, 2024, Jesus Maria Velasquez, 55, of Pampa, was arrested by PPD for driving while license invalid with previous convictions.
On December 16, 2024, Jose Ray Palacios, 47, of Pampa, was arrested by PPD for a blue warrant and a warrant for displaying expired registration.
On December 12, 2024, Dalton Dewayne Cross, 33, of Pampa, was arrested by GCSO for assault causing bodily injury.
On December 12, 2024, Noah Morales, Jr., 23, of Pampa, was arrested by PPD for assault causing bodily injury to a family member in Williamson County and violation of a protective order.
Opinion
Toni: I turned 65 in June, 2 years ago and did not enroll in Medicare because I do not have any health issues. A friend advised me to enroll in Medicare during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment …
I have never been a superstitious person---not until the recent Friday the Thirteenth. Truth is, I’ve chuckled at others who won’t walk under ladders, change routes when black cats …
The Silent Majority. You hear about them, but do you know anything about them? This special group was born between 1930 and 1946… 16 years. In 2022, the age range is between 76 & 92. Are …
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