Texas Health and Human Services Commission plans for a nearly $160-million, 75-bed mental health hospital to serve the entire Panhandle region were revealed during a community information session last week The idea became a reality when the Texas state government appropriated $159 million to construct the mental health hospital in Amarillo. Many Amarillo dignitaries were […]
Parts of the Texas Panhandle including Amarillo were under flash flood warnings on Monday afternoon as streets became quickly inundated with water due to the ongoing heavy rainfall while a slow-moving storm system passes through the area. The rain from overnight had prompted Palo Duro Canyon State Park officials to close trails, with the park […]
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As recovery efforts continue across Tallahassee and Leon County, new storms Monday have residents bracing for heavy rain and flooding, as well as the potential for more tornadoes. A tornado watch is in effect until 7 p.m. EDT. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, along with wind gusts up to 75 mph and ping-pong sized […]
It just won’t stop. As recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of Friday’s triple tornadoes and more storms that hit the area Monday, a tornado watch has been issued for this morning. Tornadoes, rain, flooding and hail are all possible again today. ➤ Watch Tallahassee radar To help you stay informed, bookmark this story to […]
GUYMON, Okla. (KFOR) – The Oklahoma panhandle saw some action weather-wise Sunday when a picture came into the KFOR newsroom of a landspout seen near Guymon and Boise City. Shooting in NW OKC leaves one injured >;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link “>| MORE LOCAL NEWS > Shooting in NW OKC leaves one injured > The picture was sent […]
A special Texas House committee tasked with identifying factors contributing the the largest wildfire outbreak in Texas history and recommending legislative solutions to prevent future fires published its final report Wednesday, largely blaming electric utilities and oil and gas operators for sparking the deadly fires and calling for increased oversight of the companies and additional […]
PAMPA — A company hired to inspect utility poles in the Panhandle declined to testify before Texas lawmakers Wednesday, as part of the state’s inquiry into the Smokehouse Creek fire — the largest wildfire in state history that burned more than 1 million acres and killed two. Audience members scoffed when the committee announced Osmose […]
PAMPA — Texas’ top emergency manager told a panel of lawmakers Tuesday that the state should establish its own firefighting aircraft division after a series of wildfies, including the largest in state history, scorched the Panhandle region earlier this year. But the local landowners tasked with helping the Legislature investigate the fires that were responsible […]
Mar. 29—AMARILLO — On Thursday, The United Family and the Southern Division of Albertsons Companies presented the Amarillo Area Foundation with a check for $300,000 following the conclusion of their panhandle wildfire disaster relief donate-at-the-register campaigns. The Amarillo Area Foundation will utilize the funds as part of their Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund to help those […]
Democratic senatorial candidate and current U.S. Rep. Colin Allred visited the Texas Panhandle last week to get a bird’s-eye view of the devastation caused by multiple wildfires, including the largest in state history, which destroyed well over a million acres of land and more than 500 structures in the region. Allred said that he came […]
Mar. 22—As multiple large fires rage across thousands of acres in four counties in the Eastern Panhandle, several local fire companies are answering the call for help to battle the blaze. Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for Grant, Hampshire, Hardy and Pendleton counties Thursday due to extensive forest fires. The declaration will […]