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Optima WMA and Public Lands Offer Hunting, Wildlife Recreation in Texas County

Hunters and wildlife watchers in eastern Texas County can use the Optima Wildlife Management Area — roughly 8,000+ acres — but confirm whether you need the $48 APH or $12 LPU permit before visiting.

Marcus Williams•3 min read•01:43 AM

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Approximately 22,000 residents

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Guymon, Oklahoma

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2,048 square miles in the Oklahoma Panhandle

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Report Compiles No Man’s Land Museum Hours, Contact, Address Conflicts

Visitors to Goodwell's No Man's Land Museum should note hours Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed 12–1) and phone (580) 349-2670, but listings show two street addresses - 214 E Ave and 207 Sewell St.

Lisa Park3m read

Education

Seaboard Foods Posts Two-Week Swine Veterinary Externship in Guymon for DVM Students

Seaboard Foods posted a two-week swine production veterinary externship in Guymon for 3rd- and 4th-year DVM students; interested applicants can email rachel.adams@seaboardfoods.com or brooke.kitting@seaboardfoods.com.

Sarah Chen3m read

Community

OPSU Hosts Oklahoma City University Doubleheader March 6 in Goodwell Streaming Available

Oklahoma Panhandle State University will host Oklahoma City University in a baseball doubleheader Friday, March 6, 2026, at Carroll Gribble Field in Goodwell, with streaming available.

Lisa Park3m read

Business

Seaboard Farms Maintenance Office Gutted by Fire Southeast of Guymon

A Seaboard Farms finisher maintenance office at 3721 Rd. Z southeast of Guymon was destroyed by fire Saturday night; estimated losses are $400,000 and the cause is under investigation.

Sarah Chen2m read

Education

Where to Watch Texhoma, Guymon and OPSU Games in Texas County

Find Texhoma, Guymon and OPSU games in person at school venues across Texas County or through each school’s online and social channels; this guide maps where to go, who to contact, and equity issues that shape access.

Lisa Park5m read

Education

Nelson University Lady Lions Split Extra-Innings Weekend Series at OPSU

Nelson split a four-game Sooner Athletic Conference series at Jim Quimby Field, held scoreless in multiple games despite Elena Mendez's two‑hit outing and Cadence Hopgood's pair of singles.

Marcus Williams2m read

Government

Senate Committee Approves SB 1570 Creating Child Safety Department for Texas County

Senate committee unanimously advanced SB 1570 to create an Oklahoma Department of Child Safety and Wellbeing that would take effect July 1, 2027 and transfer DHS and OJA child services.

James Thompson3m read

Community

Guymon Public Library Director Blair Henson Elected OLA Public Library Division Chair‑Elect

Guymon Public Library Director Blair Henson was elected OLA Public Library Division Chair-Elect on March 1, 2026, and will serve this year as Chair of the Public Library Director’s Council of Oklahoma and next year as Chair of the division.

Lisa Park2m read

Community

Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo Adds Specialty Act Backflip to 2026 Lineup

Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo committee announced "Backflip" as a specialty act on Feb. 25; the rodeo’s Friday performance is May 1 at Henry C. Hitch Pioneer Arena, doors 6:30 p.m., tickets $6.15-$16.95.

Marcus Williams3m read

Community

KSCB Sportsguys March 2 roundup of local high school, college results

KSCB's March 2 Sportsguys audio gave Texas County listeners a compact wrap of high school and local college results and the region's broadcast schedules.

Lisa Park2m read

Government

Crews Battle New Wildfire Northwest of Guymon as High Winds Return

Guymon residents on the northwest side were urged to evacuate to Victory Center or Connection Church; donations (water, Gatorade, lip balm, eyewash, sandwiches) can be dropped off at the fire department on 24th Street.

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Education

Goodwell-Texhoma Eagles Enter Third Season Aiming To Build Program

Goodwell‑Texhoma enters Year 3 and vows to "make some noise" in 2026, according to a preseason preview published Feb. 28 by Sooner State Baseball Report.

Marcus Williams3m read

Community

Texas County Fire Departments Eligible for Share of $140,000 Grants

Texas County fire departments can apply March 2–April 10 for a share of $140,000 in Black Hills Energy grants, with awards up to $2,500 and recipients notified mid‑May.

Sarah Chen3m read

Government

Month-long dry pattern raises wildfire risk in Texas County; officials urge preparedness

Two Panhandle blazes near Amarillo each burned about 9,000 acres with containment at 25% or less as a month-long dry, windy pattern through March raises grassfire risk across the region.

Marcus Williams3m read

Community

Two-vehicle rear-end crash near Golden Mesa Casino rolls into culvert, injuring two

Florinda Sanchez and Maria Barbosa were taken to Texas County Memorial Hospital after a rear-end crash on US-54 near Golden Mesa Casino pushed Barbosa’s car into a large culvert and caused it to roll.

Marcus Williams2m read

Education

Texas County: Guymon Narrowly Beats Balko-Forgan as Postseason Nears

Guymon scored 45 points to narrowly top Balko-Forgan in a Feb. 27 result that tightens the Texas County postseason picture.

Lisa Park1m read

Business

2-bed Hooker home at 112 Nevada St. sells for $90,000 Feb 24

A two-bedroom, one-bath home at 112 Nevada St., Hooker, sold for $90,000, with the closing recorded Feb. 24, 2026 on public listing data.

Sarah Chen1m read

Government

Oklahoma AG Drummond Leads 21-State Coalition Demanding GoFundMe Remove Unauthorized Charity Pages

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond announced a March 3, 2026 letter from a coalition of 21 state attorneys general and charitable regulators demanding immediate corrective action from GoFundMe; the supplied announcement cuts off after the partial word "bui".

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Government

Liberal Chamber Hosts Legislative Coffee at Rock Island Depot March 14

Liberal Chamber will host a Legislative Coffee at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Rock Island Depot; attendees should confirm the depot address and which area state representatives will appear.

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Community

Red Flag Warnings, High Winds and Severe Storms Threaten Texas, Oklahoma Panhandles

Red Flag Warnings and High Wind Warnings span the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles as gusts up to 70 mph and nearly 300,000 acres burned in Oklahoma compound travel and fire risks—avoid open burning.

Lisa Park3m read

Government

Texas County Courthouse in Guymon Serves as Administrative Hub and Historic Landmark

The Texas County Courthouse at 319 N. Main Street in Guymon houses many county offices and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

James Thompson1m read

Business

Primary Employers Driving Jobs, Housing and Transport Planning in Texas County, Oklahoma

Major employers in Texas County — from Guymon’s meatpacking plants to Panhandle State University in Goodwell — shape local housing demand, daily commutes and county transport routing.

Sarah Chen6m read

Government

High Winds Fuel Panhandle Wildfires, Texas County Faces Evacuations and Damage

Tyrone was ordered evacuated as Texas County fires burned more than 8,300 acres and destroyed at least five structures, with power out and shelters opening in Liberal.

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Government

Guymon Begins Mesa Water Project to Combat Ogallala Aquifer Decline

After Well 21 stopped, cutting 827 gallons per minute for two weeks and pushing daily use to 95% capacity, Guymon is building a leased Mesa well field and storage system to add 3–5 million gallons a day.

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Government

Register and Vote in Texas County, Oklahoma: ID, Absentee, Polling Locations

Texas County residents should confirm or update registration through Oklahoma’s OK Voter Portal or by paper application; county approval is required and a Voter Identification Card is mailed as proof of identity.

James Thompson3m read

Healthcare

New MobileSmiles Clinic Brings Dental Care to Guymon Residents

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and the Oklahoma Dental Foundation have launched a MobileSmiles mobile dental clinic, now stationed in the parking area of Memorial Hospital of Texas County in Guymon. The unit will provide preventive and restorative dental services to patients of all ages, aiming to ease dentist shortages and expand access for residents across the Panhandle.

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Government

Historic Texas County Courthouse in Guymon Serves Community and Government

The Texas County Courthouse in Guymon stands as both the county government hub and a registered historic site, offering key services to residents from its 1927 red brick structure. Its continued use for county offices and departments reinforces local access to government functions, civic identity, and heritage preservation.

James Thompson2m read

Healthcare

Southwest Medical Center to Staff New Women's Specialty Care Center in Guymon

Southwest Medical Center (Liberal, KS) is coordinating to staff the Women's Specialty Care Center of Guymon at 121 NW 6th Street; Megan Furnish, APRN-CNM, is listed there and accepting new patients at 580.338.3135.

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Business

Seaboard Foods plant anchors Texas County economy, shapes local markets

The Seaboard Foods pork processing complex in Guymon operates a 900,000 square foot plant that processes more than 20,000 market hogs each day and supports over 3,000 local jobs. Its feed mills, farm operations, and community investments drive year round economic activity in Texas County, influencing labor markets, supply chains, and municipal planning.

Sarah Chen2m read