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Comprehensive local news coverage for Texas County, Oklahoma. Stay informed about government decisions, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Guymon, Hooker, Goodwell, Texhoma, and surrounding Oklahoma Panhandle communities.
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Texas County GOP to host Mazzei, Edwards at April 20 meeting
Government

Texas County GOP to host Mazzei, Edwards at April 20 meeting

Mazzei and Edwards will share a Guymon stage as Texas County voters are asked to weigh roads, taxes, water and Panhandle priorities before the 2026 primary.

Marcus Williams2m read
59 mph thunderstorm gust hits west of Guymon, severe weather continues in Texas County
Community

59 mph thunderstorm gust hits west of Guymon, severe weather continues in Texas County

A 59 mph gust west-southwest of Guymon marked another rough wind event for Texas County, after a 66 mph reading the day before. The reading is still preliminary as severe weather monitoring continues.

Lisa Park2m read
Severe thunderstorms threaten Texas County, hail and 65 mph winds possible
Community

Severe thunderstorms threaten Texas County, hail and 65 mph winds possible

Goodwell and Texhoma were under a 9:15 p.m. warning for ping pong ball-sized hail and 65 mph gusts, with storms most likely from 5 to 11 p.m.

Sarah Chen2m read
Guymon Apartment Fire Destroys 16 Units, Displaces 40 Residents
Community

Guymon Apartment Fire Destroys 16 Units, Displaces 40 Residents

Fire gutted 16 apartments at Apache Trace on E. Hwy 3 Monday, displacing 40 residents; damage tops $1 million and a GoFundMe is collecting donations for affected families.

Sarah Chen2m read
Oklahoma wildlife agency activates CWD response after Cimarron deer test positive
Government

Oklahoma wildlife agency activates CWD response after Cimarron deer test positive

A mule deer 3.5 miles west of Felt tested positive, sending Oklahoma wildlife officials back into CWD response mode just as Texas County hunters face another Panhandle warning.

Marcus Williams2m read
Guymon Apartment Fire Displaces Residents, Damages Building at Apache Trace Complex
Community

Guymon Apartment Fire Displaces Residents, Damages Building at Apache Trace Complex

A roof collapse at Guymon's Apache Trace Apartments left multiple families without homes after fire tore through Building H on Monday afternoon.

Marcus Williams2m read
Lightning Sparks Up to 25 Grass Fires Across Texas County Tonight
Community

Lightning Sparks Up to 25 Grass Fires Across Texas County Tonight

Up to 25 lightning-sparked grass fires broke out across Texas County tonight as dry storms dropped strikes with little rain to slow the blazes.

Sarah Chen2m read
Guymon Hosts Child Abuse Awareness Blue Ribbon Event in April
Community

Guymon Hosts Child Abuse Awareness Blue Ribbon Event in April

Oklahoma's child abuse hotline takes reports on suspicion alone, 24 hours a day at 1-800-522-3511. A Guymon ceremony this morning highlights the signs most adults overlook.

Sarah Chen2m read
SPP Expansion Shifts Grid Oversight for Texas County Wind Development
Business

SPP Expansion Shifts Grid Oversight for Texas County Wind Development

SPP's April 1 expansion reshapes grid planning for a 300-turbine, 750 MW wind project proposed between Guymon and Boise City, putting landowner lease payments and county PILOT revenue on a timeline that could shift.

Sarah Chen2m read
Texas County Emergency Management on Alert During Oklahoma Severe Weather Event
Government

Texas County Emergency Management on Alert During Oklahoma Severe Weather Event

Four tornadoes confirmed across Oklahoma during the April 3-4 storm that put Texas County emergency management on alert for power loss, road damage and livestock.

James Thompson2m read
Aggies Upset Ranked MACU 4-3, Senior Day Set for Friday
Education

Aggies Upset Ranked MACU 4-3, Senior Day Set for Friday

De Jong's grand slam gave OPSU all four of its runs, and Bryan Montano went the full nine innings as the Aggies stunned No. 18 MACU 4-3 in baseball Friday.

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New MobileSmiles Clinic Brings Dental Care to Guymon Residents
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.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
New Hangar Groundbreaking Signals Aviation Investment for Texas County
Business

New Hangar Groundbreaking Signals Aviation Investment for Texas County

On November 17, 2025 Guymon Municipal Airport and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics began construction on a new 120 foot by 100 foot hangar, a $2.3 million project intended to ease hangar shortages and boost regional air traffic. The investment brings federal state and local funding to Texas County, increases capacity for transient jets, and aims to expand revenue generating storage and business travel in the Oklahoma Panhandle.

Sarah Chen2m read
Primary Employers Driving Jobs, Housing and Transport Planning in Texas County, Oklahoma
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
Seaboard Foods plant anchors Texas County economy, shapes local markets
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
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Anchors Texas County Economy and Community
Education

Oklahoma Panhandle State University Anchors Texas County Economy and Community

Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell serves as the region’s primary four-year public university, providing academic programs and community services closely tied to the Oklahoma Panhandle agricultural economy. Its role as a major local employer, education partner and cultural hub makes OPSU central to Texas County’s workforce development, civic life and regional identity.

Marcus Williams2m read
Mesa Wellfield and Playas Drive Seasonal Tourism, Local Debates Arise
Business

Mesa Wellfield and Playas Drive Seasonal Tourism, Local Debates Arise

The Mesa Wellfield area east of Guymon and nearby playas including Optima Lake attract seasonal visitors for birding, hunting, hiking and scenic drives, supporting outfitters, guides and small hospitality businesses. Local leaders are weighing modest investments in parking, safety information and marketing to improve visitor experience, while land access, road maintenance and water management concerns complicate efforts to turn day trips into longer stays.

Sarah Chen2m read
Goodwell Schools Bans Student Cell Phones During School Hours, Citing SB 139
Education

Goodwell Schools Bans Student Cell Phones During School Hours, Citing SB 139

Goodwell Public Schools posted a bell-to-bell ban on student cell phones, citing compliance with Oklahoma Senate Bill 139; parents can read the announcement on the district News & Announcements page.

Marcus Williams3m read
New transient hangar breaks ground at Guymon Municipal Airport
Business

New transient hangar breaks ground at Guymon Municipal Airport

Construction began on a 120' x 100' transient hangar at Guymon Municipal Airport, aiming to boost capacity for jets and attract business travel to the Panhandle.

Sarah Chen2m read
County Owned Hospital Anchors Healthcare Access in Texas County
Healthcare

County Owned Hospital Anchors Healthcare Access in Texas County

Memorial Hospital of Texas County in Guymon is the county owned critical access hospital serving Texas County and parts of the Oklahoma Panhandle, providing emergency care, imaging and laboratory services, inpatient and outpatient treatment. Its affiliated High Plains Clinic provides family practice and preventive services and the hospital coordinates visiting and mobile specialty clinics to keep essential care close to home.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Goodwell Schools Enforces State Cell Phone Ban for Students
Education

Goodwell Schools Enforces State Cell Phone Ban for Students

Goodwell Public Schools has adopted a districtwide ban on student use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices from the first bell to final dismissal, citing compliance with Oklahoma Senate Bill 139. The district posted a parent letter and related attachment on its website, informing families of the change and providing district contact information for questions.

Marcus Williams2m read
Texhoma's Cross State Schools Shape Community Life and Services
Education

Texhoma's Cross State Schools Shape Community Life and Services

Texhoma, a small town split by the Texas Oklahoma line, maintains a long standing bi state school arrangement that affects education, local services and college tuition eligibility for graduates. That arrangement, rooted in the towns history and geography, matters to families, employers and civic leaders across southern Texas County.

Marcus Williams2m read
Texas County Courthouse, Built in 1927, Anchors Guymon as Historic Landmark
Government

Texas County Courthouse, Built in 1927, Anchors Guymon as Historic Landmark

Guymon's 1927 courthouse processes deeds, marriages, and court cases weekly while standing as one of Oklahoma's most storied historic landmarks.

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Seaboard Foods Guymon Plant Anchors Texas County Economy, Jobs, and Agriculture
Business

Seaboard Foods Guymon Plant Anchors Texas County Economy, Jobs, and Agriculture

Seaboard Foods' Guymon plant processes 21,500 hogs daily and employs more than 3,300 people, anchoring Texas County's economy while drawing 3,500 gallons of water per minute.

Sarah Chen3m read
Liberal High School's Lewis, Rhine Earn WAC All-Conference Girls Basketball Honors
Education

Liberal High School's Lewis, Rhine Earn WAC All-Conference Girls Basketball Honors

Two Liberal seniors earned WAC First Team honors as Shamari Lewis and Kylie Rhine headlined the conference's 2025-26 all-conference girls basketball selections.

Marcus Williams1m read
Goodwell museum preserves Panhandle history and supports community research
Community

Goodwell museum preserves Panhandle history and supports community research

The No Man’s Land Historical Museum in Goodwell preserves Panhandle history and serves schools, researchers, and visitors. Its collections document pioneer life, Dust Bowl hardship, and agricultural heritage.

Sarah Chen2m read
Memorial Hospital of Texas County, Local Health Anchor for Panhandle
Healthcare

Memorial Hospital of Texas County, Local Health Anchor for Panhandle

Memorial Hospital of Texas County in Guymon serves as the primary acute care and community hospital for residents across the Oklahoma Panhandle, including Hooker, Goodwell and Texhoma. Its wide range of emergency services, clinics and community programs keeps care local, reduces travel burdens and supports public health coordination for Texas County families.

Lisa Park2m read
Guymon Man Charged with Arson After $500,000 Seaboard Plant Fire
Business

Guymon Man Charged with Arson After $500,000 Seaboard Plant Fire

A Guymon man faces a $250,000 arson bond after investigators tied him to a Feb. 28 fire that gutted a Seaboard Foods maintenance office and caused $500,000 in damage.

Sarah Chen1m read
OPSU Men Set Hammer, Javelin Records at SPC Meet
Education

OPSU Men Set Hammer, Javelin Records at SPC Meet

Two OPSU men shattered school records in the hammer and javelin on the same afternoon, giving Texas County's track program its biggest throwing day in program history.

Sarah Chen1m read