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7 tornadoes reported in Texas Panhandle on Wednesday
SPEARMAN, Texas (KVII) — Seven tornadoes were reported in the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday. One of those was near Clarendon which was spotted by Storm Search 7 Meteorologist Matthew Hidalgo and Storm Search 7 chaser Barry Nusz. A short lived tornado hit the north end of Spearman. According to...
Borger officials review wildfire response for better future disaster strategies
BORGER, Texas (KVII) — Preparing for the next natural disaster is the focus of Wednesday's After Action Review in Borger. Firefighters and agencies that responded to the Smokehouse Creek Fire and Windy Deuce Fire met to discuss their response and talk about what could be improved. In this week’s...
State track and field athletes to compete Thursday
Jayana Phil - lips, Jayla Hessler, Chase Polk, and the girls and boys 400-meter relay teams, and the boys 800-relay team will compete in the UIL state meet tomorrow (Thursday) at University of Texas’s Mike A. Meyers Stadium. Phillips will compete in the long jump at 9 a.m., then...
Volunteer efforts ongoing in communities impacted by Tx Panhandle wildfires
FRITCH, Texas (KFDA) - Almost two months after the devastating Texas Panhandle wildfires, local volunteers still continue to come together to help those impacted. “What the efforts are for the survivors and helping them get back to, I don’t want to say their normal existence, but their new normal, as we try to try them back into their area,” said Executive Pastor Dwight Kirksey, Celebration Family Church.
SBA outreach centers to close May 2 in Texas Panhandle
The deadline is coming up to apply for some of the wildfire recovery aid through the Small Business Adminstration (SBA), as the three outreach centers in Borger, Canadian and Fritch are set to close this week. According to a news release, Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of...
TxDOT to host virtual meeting for Rural Transportation Improvement Program
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Texas Department of Transportation officials will host a virtual meeting on Wednesday to discuss area transportation projects. The virtual meeting will information regarding the 2025-2028 Rural Transportation Improvement Program or Rural TIP within the Amarillo District. The district includes Armstrong, Carson, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Gray, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Potter, Randall, Roberts and Sherman Counties.
McDonald’s Gives Back Day promotion to benefit 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle
The McDonald's Gives Back Day promotion takes place Tuesday, April 30. McDonald's is teaming up with the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle to give back to area first responders after the devastating High Plains wildfires.
Moore County Clerk Brenda McKanna: ‘No way anyone can tell how you voted.’
Early voting in person for the May 4 election to determine seats on the Dumas City Commission and Dumas Independent School District Board of Trustees began Monday. Moore County Clerk Brenda McKanna, whose staff is conducting the election, said two issues had already arisen on the first day that needed clarification.
Gray to make fourth trip to Austin
The Sunray Bobcats and Lady Cats varsity track teams had 16 kids compete in the regional meet this past weekend. Mia Gray makes her fourth consecutive state appearance as she qualified for shot put and discus. Although all but one competitor’s season ended, Sunray will look back at this season...
Sanford-Fritch defeats Quanah behind massive first inning
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Sanford-Fritch Lady Eagles defeated the Quanah Lady Indians by a score of 21-0 in Friday evening’s bi-district softball championship game. The Lady Eagles scored 20 runs in the first inning to lead them to victory. They were led by Hallie White’s four RBIs, two hits and two runs in the game. Eight out of the nine Sanford-Fritch starters recorded an RBI in the game.
Fritch and Borger real estate impacted by Panhandle wildfires
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The wildfires that ravaged the Panhandle in February are impacting the real estate market. Wildfires can have a larger impact on real estate in rural communities due to several reasons including lack of insurance, decreased property value, higher insurance cost, infrastructure damage and economic impact. “Right...
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