Rep. Jackson’s Pro-Veterans Initiative Passes the House

WASHINGTON — Last night, language authored by Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) that will reauthorize and extend the CHIP IN (Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed …

Inaugural Pampa Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Oct. 16

The Inaugural Pampa Walk to End Alzheimer’s slated for Oct. 16 at Harvesters Field from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The inspiration behind the event comes from how Alzheimer’s has affected …

Woody Guthrie Tribute event to feature RJ Vandygriff on Oct. 2

The 29th Annual Tribute to Woody Guthrie will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, starting at 6 p.m. at the M.K. Brown Civic Center. After missing last year’s due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the …

Ken King to be in Miami, Pampa on Sept. 28

On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, Representative Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the 87thRegular Legislative Session as well as the Special Sessions that …

Kel Seliger announces town halls starting today via Zoom

AMARILLO, Texas--State Senator Kel Seliger announces additional town hall meetings for District 31, which spans 37 counties throughout the Panhandle, South Plains and Permian Basin, to discuss the …

Rep. Jackson Secures Funding for Texas Farmers

WASHINGTON — Last night, legislative language authored by Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) to support Texas’ farmers passed on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The …

Pampa EDC to move into Chamber of Commerce building

The Pampa Economic Development Corporation will soon have a new home at the former Chamber of Commerce building located at 200 North Ballard. The Board of Directors for the EDC approved the …

Gray County Commissioners approve new fees for GCSO/Constables

The Gray County Commissioners Court met on Wednesday morning for a regularly-scheduled meeting. During the meeting, the Commissioners approved the Gray County Sheriff’s Office and Constable …

Key anniversaries this weekend

Afghanistan On October 15, 1999, the United Nations al-Qaeda and Taliban Sanctions Committee adopted Resolution 1267 which linked the groups as terrorist organizations and imposed sanctions on …

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Pampa Cross Country Results from Canadian

Harvesters to honor veterans as they host Levelland Friday

Fresh off of their 21-point come-from-behind victory over Randall, The Pampa Harvesters (3-1) will host Levelland (1-3) on Friday evening. Head Coach Cody Robinson noted that the resiliency the …

White Deer falls to Spur 75-51

The White Deer Bucks (1-3) fell to Spur (2-2) on Friday evening 75-51. Karson Ketchum went 4-8 and 134 yards, Christian Nunez-Oseguera went 1-1 and 10 yards. Ketchum also had 347 rushing yards …

Harvesters start two-game homestand with Senior Night vs. Randall

The Pampa Harvesters (2-1) are coming off of their best performance of the young season, a 51-17 thumping of Borger, when they start a two-game home-stand Friday against Randall. “Our goal …

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Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week — Sept. 4, 2021

Sports on TV

Sports on TV — Sept. 23-25

Thursday Football Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans.......NFLN 7:20 p.m CFB: Marshall at Appalachian State..................ESPN 6:30 p.m. Baseball Texas Rangers at Baltimore …

Fishing Report

Fishing Report on Texas Lakes

Lake Meredith: FAIR. Water stained; 78 degrees; 49.73 feet low. The night bite is good at the docks after 10 p.m. Walleye are good in 30-40 feet of water using minnows. Sand bass are good early …

Ruth M. Hansen

Ruth M. Hansen, 95, of Pampa, Texas passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Pampa, Texas. Visitation will be Monday afternoon from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at …

Vincent Dale Hillman

Vincent Dale Hillman was born to Elizabeth and Donald Hillman on November 12th, 1960. He made his journey home on September 15th, 2021. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM on Sunday, September …

Paul Allen Pletcher

Paul Allen Pletcher, 94, of Pampa, entered into Glory with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in Pampa. Celebration services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at …

Warren “Butch” Frank Kayler, Jr.

Warren “Butch” Frank Kayler, Jr., 66, of Skellytown, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in Skellytown. A private memorial graveside will be held at a later date. Cremation …

Rickey Darrell Withers

Funeral services for Rickey Darrell Withers, 55, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Goodrich First United Methodist Church in Goodrich, Texas with Pastor …

Paula Lynn Schoonover

Paula Lynn Schoonover, 53, of Greenland passed away Sunday at her home, she was born February 9, 1968, in Amarillo, Texas the daughter of Ronnie and Jo Wadley Murphy. Paula married James …

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2021 Agriculture Magazine

Water Grows Initiative Hosts Conservation Charcuterie

LUBBOCK, Texas, September 9, 2021 What is Conservation Charcuterie, you ask? It’s a virtual experience you don’t want to miss designed to connect people who love food and the …

USDA to Invest $50 Million in New Cooperative Agreements for Racial Justice and Equity

WASHINGTON, August 27, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $50 million in cooperative agreements to support historically underserved farmers and ranchers with …

July Crop Update

Cotton – cotton last week was around 4-6 nodes above white flower. It has really started to come on and bloom over the past 2 weeks…especially on the dryland. We are still …

Pampa Youth participate at Texas County Fair

Eight local youth recently participated in the Texas County Fair Steer and Heifer Show in Guymon, Oklahoma. Pictured, from left, Hudson Scribner, Hope Scibner, Kenedie Davis, Katie Davis, Lexie …

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Police and Fire

One arrested for assault

Monday, Sept. 20 • Ashley Downhour, 21, Pampa, was arrested by Pampa Police Department for assault to cause bodily injury to a family member. • Leobardo Gutierrez Madrid, 45, Pampa, …

District Court Sentencings

The following cases were filed in the 223rd Judicial District Court of Gray County. • In a judgment of conviction by the court, Jason Ty Hartwig was sentenced to one day in Gray County Jail …

One arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Friday, Sept. 17 • Jerad Jerrome Matlock, 38, Pampa, was arrested by Pampa Police Department for bond surrender- theft of service greater than $100 and less than $750. • Miles Jacob …

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Opinion

Kovar Capital: What is going on with the housing market?

Hey Taylor: What gives with the insane housing market? I feel like prices have been too high for three years but they just keep going up. - Erica Hey Erica: Don’t I know it! It’s made …

The Idle American: They Let Us Eat Cake…

Blackie Sherrod--arguably the best sportswriter this side of the ancient Olympic Games begun in Greece seven centuries before the birth of Christ--had a name for us. He classified us as drones and …

Health Tips: Do you need a booster shot, pronto?

Sarah Hyland of “Modern Family” has had multiple kidney transplants. That means she’s immunocompromised, because of the anti-rejection drugs she has to take and because her original …