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Morning showers, evening southern storms
Starting the morning with temps in the 50s to low 60s across the High Plains. Beneficial rainfall made its way into the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday with showers still ongoing. As of 5 AM the highest amount of rainfall was in Silverton with an observation of 1.67″. We did have reports of tree damage with wind gusts up to 79 mph in 9 NNE Sunray. Cloudy skies with calm winds are in the forecast for today as temps will rise into the 70s. Expect a round of storms to move in from eastern New Mexico and into our southern counties. We dry out after this. Fire concerns can return as early as Sunday as temps will increase into the mid-90s with sunny skies and breezy conditions.
$500,000 grant approved for over 100 new license plate readers in Panhandle communities
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Panhandle Auto Burglary and Theft Unit was approved for a grant with the Motor Vehicle Crime’s Prevention Authority to disperse over 100 license plate readers in Panhandle communities. “We applied and received a grant for $522,000, and with that money we will be buying...
Feeding America study says ‘food budget shortfall’ at highest level in 20 years
According to an annual Feeding America food insecurity study, the extra amount of money people facing hunger need to feed themselves and their families reached its highest point in the last 20 years, while regions including the High Plains have continued to see a climbing number of people in need.
Key role: Dumas, Pampa softball use experience of 4-4A play for extended playoff runs
There was rarely an easy game for softball teams in District 4-4A this season, and the district’s depth has shown in the playoffs. Every playoff qualifier, Dumas, West Plains, Pampa and Randall, reached the Region I quarterfinals to face each other. Dumas and Pampa are the two left standing in the Region I semifinals as the Demonettes defeated Randall and the Harvesters topped West Plains. Dumas faces Sanger this week, and Pampa takes on Burkburnett this weekend.
9,600 tons of wildfire debris moving from Fritch to Canyon
FRITCH, Texas (KFDA) - The Fritch Recycling Center has become the temporary wildfire debris site, with a date set to move the debris to a landfill in Canyon. “Currently at the Fritch Recycling Center we have a temporary debris site set up with the TCEQ. What’s there right now is our debris that is collected over the February and March wildfires here in the Fritch and Stinnett area,” said Jerry Langwell, Hutchinson County Emergency Management coordinator and fire marshal.
Panhandle wildfire losses costliest in state history
Economists with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service project the Panhandle wildfires caused $123 million in preliminary agricultural losses, making it the costliest on record.More than 1.2 million acres burned beginning Feb. 26, making it the largest wildfire in Texas history. The losses include more than 12,000 cattle deaths, lost grazing values and fence repair costs, according to…
Ogallala Commons to host Texas Panhandle Food Summit in Pampa
PAMPA, Texas (KFDA) - Ogallala Commons will host a Texas Panhandle Local Food Summit on Tuesday, May 14. The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Pampa EDC Building Meeting Room located downtown. Peer-to-peer learning opportunities will be shared to build knowledge and inspire new coalitions...
Video: 18-wheeler leads police on chase in Gray, Donley Counties Friday afternoon
The Texas Department of Public Safety and several law enforcement agencies were involved in a chase on I-40 in Donley and Gray counties with a semi-truck towing a trailer Friday.
TSCRA Disaster Relief Fund distributes $900,000 to cattle raisers impacted by Panhandle wildfires
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced today the distribution of $900,000 in financial assistance for cattle raisers impacted by the Panhandle wildfires. According to a news release, this signifies the first of ongoing financial assistance going directly to cattle raisers impacted by the largest...
WTAMU, WT Alumni Association providing replacement diplomas for those lost in Panhandle wildfires
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - West Texas A&M University and the WT Alumni Association will provide replacement diplomas for any alumni that lost their diploma in the Panhandle wildfires. To receive a new diploma and cover, contact the WT Alumni Association at 806-651-2317 or email alumni@wtamu.edu. All diplomas and covers will...
Panhandle nurses paying tribute to fallen colleagues
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A group of Panhandle nurses are making sure their fallen colleagues are receiving the recognition they deserve. The Texas Panhandle Nurses Honor Guard is a local chapter of a nationwide group. The chapter consists of active and retired nurses who volunteer their time to provide memorial...
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