Health Tips: Are you flexor-ble?

Around 1900, circus folk used the word “hip” to describe a person who was on to something -- hip to the news. During Prohibition, “hipsters” carried illicit liquor in a hip …

Pampa Lady Harvesters clinch playoff berth with sweep over Perryton

The Pampa Lady Harvesters (23-14, 4-5) hosted Perryton in their final home game of the season on Saturday and set the stage for a potential chance at the three seed with the sweep over Perryton …

Applications for the Children’s Shopping Tour being accepted

The Children’s Shopping Tour will be held on Dec. 4 this year and applications for both children and volunteers are being accepted. The steering committee for the service project started …

Tralee Crisis Center Tree Dedication

Two local women who died recently as a result of domestic violence were remembered this week at a tree dedication in North Crest Park, held by Tralee Crisis Center victim services agency. Tralee …

Mayor DeFever proclaims November National Home Health and Hospice Month

November is National Home Health and Hospice month next month. The rest of our 35+ employees were out with patients. From left, Connie Baten, Melisa Blandford, Penny Harvey, Jamilou Williams, …

AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Price Average Shoots Above $3/Gallon for First Time Since October 2014

The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.02 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is nine cents more than on this day last week and is …

Texas State Senator Kel Seliger to not seek re-election

AUSTIN—Today, State Senator Kel Seliger announced he will not seek re-election. “After thoughtful consideration and with the reassurance of my family, including my new very vocal …

Pampa United Way moves into new location

The Pampa United Way moved into their new location at 801 N. Sumner on Oct. 1 after the Pampa Economic Development Corporation took over Pampa Community Building (formerly known as the Chamber of …

Ken King to be in Pampa Oct. 26

On Tuesday, Oct. 26, 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 followed. King …

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Canyon outlasts Pampa in 75-60 shoot-out

Basketball season may not start for a couple more weeks (the Lady Harvesters scrimmage White Deer in Pampa next Saturday), but Friday night’s football game was as high-scoring as a game of …

Pampa tennis All-District nods

1st team Mixed Doubles Lanna McCarley-Ben Langford 2nd team Boys Doubles Mason Bagwell -Terry Ketchum Honorable Mention #1 Boys Singles Mason Bagwell #2 Boys Singles Terry …

Senior Scramble results for Wednesday, Oct. 20

1st- 61- Kelly Everson, Leroy Morris, Melvin Ball and Walt Miller 2nd- 62- Jerry Walling, John Stewart, Jim Bridges and Rodney Weatherly 3rd- 63- Larry Etchison, Fred Osbin, Larry Neighbors and …

Harvesters start district schedule hosting Canyon

The Pampa Harvesters (6-1) will start their district schedule on Friday, when they host the Canyon Eagles (6-1). While the Harvesters may not have played a game on Friday, each program in the …

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Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week — Oct. 23, 2021

Sports on TV

Sports on TV — Oct. 26-27

Tuesday Baseball WS: Atlanta at Houston..........................FOX 7:09 p.m.Basketball NBA: Philadelphia at NY Knicks.........TNT 6:30 p.m. NBA: Denver at …

Fishing Report

Fishing Report on Texas Lakes

Lake Meredith: FAIR. Water stained; 72 degrees; 50.31 feet low. Fall is in full swing as the water temperatures have dipped to the low 70s. The walleye and white bass bite is on fire. South Canyon …

Wilma Lou Mason

Wilma Lou Mason, 88, of Pampa passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Amarillo. Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, October26, 2021 at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Dale Meadows, …

John Thomas Moen

John Thomas Moen – Husband. Father. Grandfather. Great-grandfather. Small-business owner. Friend. He was an exceptional example of all of these. Loved and admired by many for his …

Luis “Lulu” Nevarez

Luis “Lulu” Nevarez, 13, of Pampa passed away on October 18, 2021 in Pampa. Mass will be 10:00 AM Thursday, October 21, 2021 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church with Rev. Luis Rene …

Aydan Michael Lynn Mooney

Aydan Michael Lynn Mooney, 12, of White Deer passed away on October 18, 2021 in Pampa. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Trinity Fellowship Church in Pampa with …

Kooper Zane Preston

Kooper Zane Preston, 13 of White Deer, passed away on October 18, 2021 in Pampa. Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, October 22, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Pampa with Pastor Buzz Busby, pastor …

Loyd Dean Waters

Loyd Dean Waters, 81, of Pampa, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Amarillo. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the First Baptist …

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2021 Agriculture Magazine

USDA NRCS funds Texas Partners for Conservation projects

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas has funded five agreements through its Texas Partners for Conservation Program to leverage NRCS resources, address local natural …

Texas Game Wardens Request Public’s Help in Pronghorn Poaching Case

AMARILLO –Texas Game Wardens are requesting the public’s help to identify individuals responsible for killing five pronghorn between Friday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 26. The bodies were …

Gray County Youth to Celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 3-9

Millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week from Oct. 3-9. This year’s theme, Find Your Spark, is a campaign that will encourage youth …

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 …

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Police and Fire

Pampa Fire Department call log — Oct. 22-23

Friday, Oct. 22 • At 1:37 p.m., to the 2500 block of Christine on a downed power-line. • At 1:56 p.m., to the 600 block of South Ballard to assist with law enforcement. • At …

PDF call log — Oct. 18-20

Monday, Oct. 18 • At 10:38 a.m., to the 1500 block of Kentucky on a medical assist. • At 12:06 p.m., two units and six personnel to the 600 block of West Brown on a rubbish …

One arrested for possession

Thursday, Oct. 14 • Jared Brad Ely, 51, Forney, Texas, was arrested by Gray County Sheriff’s Office for theft of property less than $2,500 with two or more previous convictions and …

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Opinion

Kovar Capital: Halloween costume ideas

Hey Taylor: I’m trying to keep Halloween fun for my kids - 9 and 11 - and feel like I’m running out of ideas. All I can think of is buying an expensive costume and that’s the last …

Toni Says: Questions About Turning 65, Still Working And Enrolling in Medicare

Hello Toni: You were referred to me as a resource that can answer questions I have about enrolling in Medicare. I am turning 65 this January and have not discovered what I should do. Do I begin my …

Just a thought: It is what we leave behind that counts

The value of your life is measured by what you give away...nothing more, nothing less. Our lives are lived and then they are gone. We leave behind what we leave behind. We can add to this world or …