Moore County, TX

Dogie Days returned live and in person this week offering everything Moore County residents and visitors alike have come to love: curly fries, hamburgers and other carnival foods, a community barbecue, rides, games, a parade, fellowship, and the drawing for a new vehicle, among other things. "I think there is a lot of excitement this year," said Lion Milton Pax, Dogie Days Old Timer for 2021. "People have been cooped up and with it being cancelled last year, I think people are really looking forward to it."

MOORE COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — A woman is in the Moore County, Texas Jail after police said she drunkenly crashed into a sheriff deputy's car - while kids were inside her own vehicle. Authorities said the deputy was driving on the overpass near the 300 block of West 1st Street...

MOORE COUNTY, Texas (KFDA) - A woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after the vehicle she was driving struck a Moore County deputy’s vehicle Wednesday. The incident occurred on the U.S. 87 overpass on W. 1st Street in Dumas. Moore County officials said the deputy was east on the...

A Moore County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was struck by a drunk driver Wednesday night. Officials say the incident happened at US 87 overpass near West 1st Street in Dumas. The deputy was east on the overpass when Melissa Maddox driving a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle merged into the mane. The Deputy...

During the 87th Texas Legislative session Four Price filed HR 1887 in the Texas House, a bill commending the staff of the Moore County Hospital District (MCHD) for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The text of the bill praised the entire MCHD team for working together and providing medical...

MOORE COUNTY, Texas (KFDA) - Officials in Moore County are searching for a man wanted for sexual assault. The Moore County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Sergio Hernandez Martinez. If you know where he may be, call Moore County Crime Stoppers at (806) 935-8477 or submit a tip online. If...

The 20th annual mud volleyball tournament will be back in Dumas later this summer. According to information from the Dumas/Moore County Chamber of Commerce, the event is slated to take place on Saturday, July 3. The tournament is double elimination and teams must consist of six players, with alternates optional....

The Moore County Health Foundation more than doubled its previous fundraising record of $14,000 Wednesday, May 26, from the organization's annual Nursing Scholarship Luncheon. According to MCHF Executive Director Kathie Fuston, the more than 200 guests and other donors contributed nearly $35,000 towards nursing scholarships for Moore County residents studying to become either registered or licensed vocational nurses in the programs of Amarillo College and Frank Phillips College. "I am overwhelmed by the generosity of our community," said Fuston. Since 2017, the foundation has awarded 144 semester scholarships.

MOORE COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — Moore County authorities are looking for Sergio Hernandez Martinez, and they are asking for the public's help. Martinez is wanted on a sexual assault warrant. ________________________________. Don’t forget to download the ABC 7 Amarillo app for Android and iOS devices for the latest news, weather...

JBS USA was the victim of a cyber attack over the weekend by unknown persons that has affected operations at the JBS Cactus plant. According to Moore County Judge Rowdy Rhoades, who has been in contact with local JBS officials, only shipping and maintenance operations would be performed on Tuesday. It is not known when meat processing operations will return to normal. Rhoades said he was assured that JBS would still be able to supply the beef for the upcoming Dogie Days barbecue set to take place Thursday, June 10.

Former Dumas Police Department Chief Marvin Trejo, who died on May 10, 2020 from complications due to COVID, was recently awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor from the American Police Hall of Fame, according to current Chief Ray Resendez. Resendez spoke to the Dumas City Commission during their regular meeting Tuesday. "I thought that was kind of a neat deal," he said as Trejo's wife, Lisa, looked on. "They sent us this plaque, and we will hang it proudly in our police department. We are really proud and honored to receive this on behalf of Chief Trejo."