Two more from soccer taking their game to college level

Two more from the Pampa Harvesters soccer program are signing to take their game to the next level. Angel Bejarano and Emilio Tierrablanca signed to play at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview …

The Idle American: When Fun-Poking Gets Serious….

The memory is lodged in my brain’s recesses, as closely as mistletoe clings to mesquite trees. Our parents--neither with educational opportunities beyond high school--provided commonsense …

Pampa Soccer Banquet held recently

The Pampa Harvesters soccer team held their banquet recently. The following awards were handed out: - Academic All-District: Thomas Silva, Blake Ruiz, Ebner Rojas, Rhett Elliff, Diego Juarez, Angel …

AAA Texas: New Statewide Gas Price Record as Busy Summer Travel Season Approaches

The statewide gas price average in Texas is $4.29 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is the highest price average ever recorded by AAA for …

Mike Keagy celebrates centennial birthday next Friday

Mike Keagy has been a Pampa Chamber of Commerce President (the first woman to do so), a Citizen of the Year and now she can add centennial to her list of accomplishments as she will hit the …

Rep. Jackson Supports Rural America, Introduces Legislation to Ease Tax Filing

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Rural Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Accountability Act to make tax filing easier for Americans who live in rural areas and …

Alibates Flint Quarries Star Party

Fritch, Texas – Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument will be hosting the second public event of the year, the “Alibates Star Party.” The Alibates Star Party is scheduled for …

Xcel Energy prepared for summer’s high power demand

AMARILLO, Texas (May 18, 2022) – Xcel Energy’s Texas and New Mexico system is in good shape to supply enough electricity to meet summer demand and is backed up by strong connections to …

Grillin’ with W Sauce cook-off to be held Saturday

Wiskey Grills, located at 1421 N. Hobart, will be hosting their second cook-off of the year themed “Grillin’ with W.” The event will have three teams from Spearman versus three …

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Glo-Valve, Rotary tie 9-9

Conner Alva battled three Glo-Valve Service Dodger pitchers and came out even as the Rotary Club Phillies tied the league-leaders 9-9 Thursday in the Pampa Optimist 11-12 Cal Ripken League. Alva …

Glo-Valve beats FB&T 13-2

Carter McLaughlin pounded two doubles and a home run Monday to lead the Glo-Valve Service Dodgers over the First Bank & Trust Rockies 13-2 and into sole possession of first place in the Pampa …

Kooper Zane Preston Memorial Bull Riding event set for June 4

The Kooper Zane Preston Memorial Bull Riding event has been set for Saturday, June 4 at the Top O’ Texas Arena in Pampa. Muttin’ Bustin’ will be at 4 p.m., steers will continue …

Glo-Valve knocks off LVFD

The Glo-Valve Service Dodgers continued their winning ways with a 16-3 win over the Lefors Volunteer Fire Department Friday in Pampa Optimist 11-12 Cal Ripken League action. David Buendia led a 10 …

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Athlete of the Week — May 21, 2022

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Sports on TV — May 24, 2022-25

Tuesday Baseball Texas Rangers at LA Angels................BSSW 8:38 p.m.Basketball Golden State at Dallas................................TNT 8 p.m. Hockey Carolina at New York …

Fishing Report

Fishing Report — May 19, 2022

Lake Meredith: GOOD. Water stained; 63-65 degrees; 52.79 feet low. Ken’s Report Coleman: SLOW. Slightly stained; 70 degrees; 2.62 feet low. Bass are good with some topwater action early, and …

Davie Carl Turner

Davie Carl Turner, 81, of Pampa died Sunday, May 22, 2022 in Pampa. Services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Hobart Baptist Church in Pampa. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM …

Emmarie Turner Lehnick

Emmarie Turner Lehnick of Amarillo died May 21, 2022. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at Brooks Funeral Chapel with pastor Jim Shelburne of Washington Avenue Christian Church …

Gary Ruff Steger

Gary Ruff Steger. Born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma July 19, 1947 and died January 1, 2022 in Corrales, New Mexico. Gary graduated from Pampa High School in Pampa, Texas in 1965. He was active in drama, …

Delton DeWayne Smith

Delton DeWayne Smith, 86 of Panhandle went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 20, at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at First …

Frances Donlene (Donna) Fulton

Frances Donlene (Donna) Fulton, 86, of Pampa, passed away on May 19, 2022 in Pampa. Services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Cornerstone Baptist Church with Pastor Rodney Weatherly, …

Sarah Michelle Cunningham

Sarah Michelle Cunningham, 34, of Gainesville, TX passed away on May 22nd, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side. Memorial service will be held at the Meador Funeral Home Chapel, 1204 E. …

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2021 Agriculture Magazine

Getting Back To Her Roots: Texas A&M veterinary graduate set to begin rural veterinarian career in Texas Panhandle

Having grown up on her family’s beef cattle ranch in the small town of Pampa, Texas, fourth-year veterinary student Emily Terry is no stranger to working with livestock. Her lifelong …

Pampa FFA competes in State contests

Three Pampa FFA Career Development Events (CDE - judging) teams braved the wind and a dust storm while traveling to Lubbock last Friday (22nd) to compete at the State FFA CDE Contests held at Texas …

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Sixth Biennial Texas Panhandle Water Conservation Symposium

WHITE DEER, TX. (Feb. 8, 2022) – Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District and City of Amarillo, along with their many sponsors, would like to invite you to attend the 6th Biennial Texas …

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Police and Fire

One arrested for indecency with a child

Sunday, May 22 • Cardale Durham, 30, Waller, was arrested by Gray County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated robbery. • Johnny Diaz, 44, was arrested by GCSO for indecency with a …

Gray County Indictments

The following indictments were recently filed in the 31st Judicial District Court: • Payne Dee Beesley, 22, was indicted for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. A third-degree …

One arrested for theft of service

Wednesday, May 18 • Zachary Lee Mears, 42, Pampa, was arrested by Pampa Police Department for failure to identify fugitive from justice- refuse to give, blue warrant- parole violation and …

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Opinion

This week’s roundup: liver disease, long COVID-19 recovery

You may think of a cat nap as a short snooze, but cats are actually super-sleepers, often slumbering for 12 to 18 hours a day. That’s healthy for them, but for humans, sleeping more than an …

Just a thought....: Finally, the world was saved today

On a small busy cobblestone street I walked by a girl wearing a T-shirt reading “I SAVED THE WORLD TODAY.” I didn’t want to impose on her so I didn’t say anything to her as …

Married vs. Domestic Partner with Employer Benefits and Delaying Medicare Part B

Toni My problem is different than most couples that I read about in your weekly Medicare column. I am finding out that my company’s group health plan is not paying for any Medicare Part B …