Texas A&M AgriLife responds to community needs alongside volunteers and other agencies in support of the Texas Panhandle

Largest wildfire in state history still raging

A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It is the largest wildfire in Texas history.

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Lehi Orihela, 29, Fort Worth; possession of less than 2 ounces marijuana; 2/23/2024; HCSO

• Brandi Mendez, 34, Perryton; possession of less than 2 ounces marijuana; 2/23/2024; HCSO

• Quincy Markel Webster, 35, Desoto, TX; warrant for assault causing bodily injury of family member; 3/2/2024; HCSO

Intents to Drill

GRAY (HOOVER, NE, Chase) Seek Energy, LLC. #1023 Ruth 23, (704 acres) 925’ FSL & 1000’ FEL, Sec 23, Blk 3, I&GN RR Surv, A-336, 7 mi NE from Pampa TX TD 4250’, (sgd. John Vigil 806-220-7778) Vertical Injection Well

GRAY (HOOVER, NE, Granite Wash; HOOVER, NE, Virgil Lime) Seek Energy, LLC. #8 Ruth 23, (704 acres) 320’ FNL & 2100’ FEL, Sec 22, Blk 3, I&GN RR Surv, A-335, 8 mi NE from Pampa TX TD 4250’, (sgd. John Vigil 806-220-7778) Vertical