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Body CANYON—A prominent advocate of life on the Great Plains will discuss regional pride at an upcoming event at West Texas A&M University.Clay Jenkinson, host of NPR’s “Listening to America” (previously “The Thomas Jefferson Hour”), will speak at 7 p.m. Nov.

Body CANYON—The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate Día de los Muertos from October 29 to November 2, a vibrant and meaningful multi-day event that honors the lives of loved ones who have passed.

Body Local officials gathered in Hemphill County’s 31st District Courtroom Tuesday morning for the presentation of two paintings by artist Richard Sukup, commemorating the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Wildfire which caused devastating damage to this and adjoining counties in the northeastern...

Body AUGUST 27, 2024—Let’s beef up the blood supply! Donors who give blood at Coffee Memorial Blood Center on Thursday, August 29, or Friday, August 30, will receive an all-beef hot dog and be entered for a chance to win a $250 restaurant gift card.

Body PERRYTON—The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized the Notla Community in the southeastern quadrant of Ochiltree County in the Texas Panhandle as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker.

Body The annual Children’s Fishing Tournament held June 1 at Lake Fryer attracted 137 entries this year. April Snyder, member of the Wolf Creek Advisory Committee, said 16 adult volunteers and several youth volunteers helped with the event.

Body Canadian’s annual communitywide Memorial Day ceremony will be held on Monday, May 27, at 11 am. This is one of Canadian’s most important events, honoring generations of men and women of Hemphill County who served in the defense of their country.

Body AMARILLO, TEXAS – The Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution, District 1 will commemorate the contributions of the men and women of the American Revolution by dedicating their DAR America 250 Patriots Marker at 1 P.M.

Body Elder Abuse Awareness Month in June is a time dedicated to raising awareness and empowering communities to take action to protect seniors. Every year, thousands of older adults in Texas fall victim to abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.

Body Area food producers/crafters, providers and advocates are invited to the Ogallala Common’s Texas Panhandle Local Food Summit on Tuesday, May 14. The Summit will be held at the Pampa EDC Building Meeting Room, located at 200 Ballard St. in downtown Pampa, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.