Massive wildfires ignited by power lines
Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Juan Rodriguez, with the service, told the Texas Standard that its law enforcement investigators had concluded their probe into the source of the Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce fires.
These posters accompanied some of the supplies delivered to the Exhibition Center during the relief effort for those affected by the wildfires.
(Click on the top image to see the slideshow of the posters)
These posters accompanied some of the supplies delivered to the Exhibition Center during the relief effort for those affected by the wildfires.
(Click on the top image to see the slideshow of the posters)
These posters accompanied some of the supplies delivered to the Exhibition Center during the relief effort for those affected by the wildfires.
(Click on the top image to see the slideshow of the posters)
Natural disasters are traumatic events, and the wildfires that began in the Texas Panhandle on Feb. 27 are no exception.
In the wake of disasters like the massive fires in the Texas Panhandle, family and friends are encouraged to watch one another for signs of mental health stress and struggles. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft)
I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Canadian ISD Board of Trustees. I have long been an advocate for education and Canadian’s reputation for its academic excellence was a major reason for my decision to locate here in 2011. I personally have experience with education at a variety of levels and know the value of having a strong foundation in the K-12 level.
Texas A&M AgriLife responds to community needs alongside volunteers and other agencies in support of the Texas Panhandle
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
Voting in the March 5 Democratic and Republican primaries begins at 7 am tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5, and ends at 7 pm. Hemphill County Clerk Sylvia Guerrero announced on Friday that some polling places had been consolidated due to power outages at rural voting locations. Voters in Pct. 201 will cast their ballots at the City Hall and Municipal Auditorium, located at 2 Main Street, and Voters in Pcts. 301, 302 and 303 will all cast ballots at the Baker Elementary School, located at 723 Cheyenne Avenue.
Hemphill County Sheriff Brent Clapp reported today that he had received a copy of the preliminary autopsy results in the February 29 death of 23-year-old Damaris Jara.
Following an autopsy, Dr. Thomas Parsons of South Plains Forensic Pathology ruled the death was due to natural causes. The cause of death was determined to be a subarachnoid hemorrhage, caused by a ruptured cerebral artery aneurysm.
