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Tyrone superintendent named District 1 Superintendent of the Year
Education

Tyrone superintendent named District 1 Superintendent of the Year

Joshua Bell won District 1 Superintendent of the Year again, but Tyrone voters and families will judge him on whether that peer praise matches results at school.

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Oklahoma work zone safety campaign targets Texas County drivers this spring
Government

Oklahoma work zone safety campaign targets Texas County drivers this spring

Texas County commuters on U.S. 54 and other Panhandle highways faced a spring warning as Oklahoma counted more than 130 work zones and 74 fallen road workers.

Marcus Williams2m read
Tyrone Public Schools names Witt, Torres as top seniors in class of 2026
Education

Tyrone Public Schools names Witt, Torres as top seniors in class of 2026

Brenner Witt and Ashley Torres topped Tyrone High School’s class of 2026, showing how grades, college credit and school involvement are shaping student success in Texas County.

Marcus Williams2m read
Texas County 4-H page connects families to youth programs
Community

Texas County 4-H page connects families to youth programs

Texas County families have a direct line into 4-H through Ashley Ming, with programs for ages 5 to 18 that build leadership, livestock skills and responsibility.

Sarah Chen5m read
Guymon Public Schools announces Rio-themed prom, seeks teachers and coaches
Education

Guymon Public Schools announces Rio-themed prom, seeks teachers and coaches

Guymon High School’s Rio-themed prom ran April 11, with seniors admitted free as the district also posted teacher, staff and coaching openings.

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Guymon remains Texas County’s hub for services, schools and jobs
Business

Guymon remains Texas County’s hub for services, schools and jobs

When health care gets tight, Guymon is still where Texas County goes first for doctors, prescriptions and paperwork, and the extra drive hits families fast.

Sarah Chen6m read
Two Texas County wildfires continue burning, crews monitor hotspots
Community

Two Texas County wildfires continue burning, crews monitor hotspots

Smooth Eddy and Mary 15 were still burning in Texas County, but containment jumped to 95% as crews kept watch for hotspots in windy Panhandle weather.

Sarah Chen2m read
Guymon advances Mesa Water Project to secure long-term drinking water supply
Government

Guymon advances Mesa Water Project to secure long-term drinking water supply

A July 2025 well failure cut 827 gallons a minute from Guymon’s supply, sharpening the stakes as officials push a Mesa project meant to secure decades of drinking water.

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Guymon blanks Southeast 14-0, extends winning streak to three
Education

Guymon blanks Southeast 14-0, extends winning streak to three

Andres Ozaeta struck out 10 in five scoreless innings as Guymon rolled 14-0, its eighth straight road win and third straight overall.

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Guymon edges Hooker 1-0, extends road winning streak to seven
Education

Guymon edges Hooker 1-0, extends road winning streak to seven

A 1-0 loss left Hooker one swing from a win and showed how little margin the Bulldogs had against Guymon’s airtight pitching.

Marcus Williams2m read
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.

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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.

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Goodwell edges Turpin 6-5, snaps three-game losing streak
Education

Goodwell edges Turpin 6-5, snaps three-game losing streak

Goodwell’s one-run win over Turpin did more than move the record to 4-6. It ended a three-game skid and bought the Eagles a reset before Saturday’s rematch.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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Liberal High School's Lewis, Rhine Earn WAC All-Conference Girls Basketball Honors
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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
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
Panhandle Conference honors highlight Hooker, Laverne, Texas County talent
Education

Panhandle Conference honors highlight Hooker, Laverne, Texas County talent

Hooker’s Keilan Robinson took boys MVP as the Bulldogs and Laverne piled up Panhandle Conference honors. Texhoma also landed a long list of players despite a 5-7 girls record.

Lisa Park2m read
Seward County's Avery Marchino Wins KJCCC Women's Basketball MVP Award
Education

Seward County's Avery Marchino Wins KJCCC Women's Basketball MVP Award

Seward County sophomore Avery Marchino claimed the KJCCC Division 1 Women's Basketball MVP after leading the league with 20.6 points per game this season.

Sarah Chen2m read
High Winds Fuel Panhandle Wildfires, Texas County Faces Evacuations and Damage
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.

Marcus Williams3m read
Tifany Adams Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Butler, Kelley Murders
Community

Tifany Adams Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Butler, Kelley Murders

Tifany Adams was sentenced to life without parole for the killings of Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelley; the case underscores local concerns about custody disputes, family violence, and child safety.

Lisa Park3m 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
Guymon Municipal Airport serves Texas County business medical and agriculture
Government

Guymon Municipal Airport serves Texas County business medical and agriculture

Guymon Municipal Airport KGUY is the city owned public airport about one mile west of downtown Guymon, providing general aviation services and published instrument approaches. The facility matters to local residents because it supports business travel, emergency medical flights, agricultural aviation, and broader transportation links for Texas County and the Oklahoma Panhandle.

James Thompson2m read
Wild Horse Lake, a local landmark tied to history and water law
Government

Wild Horse Lake, a local landmark tied to history and water law

Wild Horse Lake sits in northern Texas County near Hooker, a seasonal playa lake that has long been part of local ecology and regional history. The site also figures in Oklahoma water appropriation law, linking a violent 1888 county seat dispute to contemporary questions about water and property in the Panhandle.

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