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

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 Williams•3 min read•03:03 PM

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Approximately 22,000 residents

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Guymon, Oklahoma

Coverage Area

2,048 square miles in the Oklahoma Panhandle

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Guymon Begins Mesa Water Project to Combat Ogallala Aquifer Decline

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 bui...

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Oklahoma State EOC Activates as 58 mph Guymon, 54 mph Hooker Gusts

Oklahoma State EOC Activates as 58 mph Guymon, 54 mph Hooker Gusts

Oklahoma's emergency operations center activated as forestry crews staged in Guymon and gusts of 58 mph in Guymon and 54...

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Red Flag Warning Spurs Staging of Fire Crews, Aircraft in Guymon, Borger

Red Flag Warning Spurs Staging of Fire Crews, Aircraft in Guymon, Borger

Oklahoma staged fire suppression teams in Guymon as gusts topped 50 mph, while Texas pre‑positions pilots, aircraft and ...

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Seaboard Foods' Guymon Plant Grows Regional Farm Network Through Acquisitions

Seaboard Foods' Guymon Plant Grows Regional Farm Network Through Acquisitions

Seaboard Foods bought three farms adding 57,000 hog spaces to directly supply its Guymon plant, strengthening local jobs...

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Guymon Public Library Offers Year-Round Programs and Free Resources for All

Guymon Public Library Offers Year-Round Programs and Free Resources for All

Guymon Public Library runs year-round programs for children, teens, and adults and offers free internet, printing, STEAM...

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

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;...

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Board of County Commissioners, Development Authority, County Officers Hold Feb. 17 Meetings

Board of County Commissioners, Development Authority, County Officers Hold Feb. 17 Meetings

Texas County listed three public meetings for Feb. 17, 2026: the Board of County Commissioners regular meeting, the Texa...

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Three Local Juniors Earn Spots on Electric Cooperative Youth Tour

Three Local Juniors Earn Spots on Electric Cooperative Youth Tour

Three local high school juniors were selected for the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and two other...

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Local boosters and school channels streamed Texhoma vs Hooker high school basketball

Local boosters and school channels streamed Texhoma vs Hooker high school basketball

Local boosters and school channels streamed the Texhoma vs Hooker basketball game live, widening access for family, alum...

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Wildfires, Strong Winds Push Smoke and Evacuations Across Oklahoma, Texas Panhandle

Wildfires, Strong Winds Push Smoke and Evacuations Across Oklahoma, Texas Panhandle

Tyrone was evacuated as the Side Road fire in Texas County burned 3,300 acres, was 25% contained and sent heavy smoke in...

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OPSU Moves Home Softball, Baseball Series to Feb. 12-13 Due to Weather

OPSU Moves Home Softball, Baseball Series to Feb. 12-13 Due to Weather

Oklahoma Panhandle State University moved its home softball and baseball series up one day to Feb. 12-13 due to forecast...

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Flat Tire Fire Burns Approximately 5,000 Acres in Beaver County

Flat Tire Fire Burns Approximately 5,000 Acres in Beaver County

The "Flat Tire Fire" blackened roughly 5,000 acres north of U.S. Highway 83 near Turpin, closing U.S. 83 between US-64 a...

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Hooker Police Department Posts Full-Time Officer Opening on CLEET Job Board

Hooker Police Department Posts Full-Time Officer Opening on CLEET Job Board

Hooker Police Department posted a full-time police officer vacancy on CLEET’s job board; residents should note staffing ...

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Efficient OPSU Second-Half Shooting Tops JBU Golden Eagles 79-62

Efficient OPSU Second-Half Shooting Tops JBU Golden Eagles 79-62

Oklahoma Panhandle State surged in the second half to beat John Brown University 79-62 in Goodwell, a result that unders...

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KSCB Lists Feb. 10 High School Games Including Texas County Matchups

KSCB Lists Feb. 10 High School Games Including Texas County Matchups

KSCB published the Feb. 10 high school schedule, listing Texas County matchups and regional broadcast info that helps re...

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Genesis Nunez named SAC Player of the Week after 11-hit, 12-RBI week

Genesis Nunez named SAC Player of the Week after 11-hit, 12-RBI week

Genesis Nunez, OPSU shortstop, was named the Sooner Athletic Conference Player of the Week after a five-game stretch wit...

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Guymon February Events Include Master Gardener Training, Library StoryTime, Auctions

Guymon February Events Include Master Gardener Training, Library StoryTime, Auctions

Community events in Guymon this February include a Master Gardener training, weekly StoryTime at the public library, and...

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Guymon Offers Business Improvement Grant Reimbursing Up to $5,000 for Businesses

Guymon Offers Business Improvement Grant Reimbursing Up to $5,000 for Businesses

Guymon’s Business Improvement Grant reimburses eligible local businesses up to $5,000 for exterior and compliance work, ...

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Texhoma Red Devils Beat Balko 50-48, Win Second Straight

Texhoma Red Devils Beat Balko 50-48, Win Second Straight

Texhoma beat Balko 50-48, giving the Red Devils a second straight win and improving their season record to 12-9....

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OPSU women defeat Central Christian 69-53 in Goodwell with focused effort

OPSU women defeat Central Christian 69-53 in Goodwell with focused effort

OPSU women beat Central Christian 69-53 in Goodwell, a win built on an 18-3 start, dominant rebounding and improved shoo...

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Texas County Healthcare Resources: What Residents Need to Know

Texas County Healthcare Resources: What Residents Need to Know

Texas County residents can access emergency care at Memorial Hospital of Texas County, primary care in Guymon and Texhom...

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Texhoma residents navigate services split by state line

Texhoma residents navigate services split by state line

Texhoma residents rely on cross-border schools, clinics and city services. Knowing which state handles a given program a...

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New MobileSmiles Clinic Brings Dental Care to Guymon Residents

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 d...

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Texas County Courthouse, Historic Landmark, Anchors Civic Life in Guymon

Texas County Courthouse, Historic Landmark, Anchors Civic Life in Guymon

The Texas County Courthouse at 319 N. Main St. in Guymon is listed on the National Register of Historic Places under ref...

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Optima Lake's future uncertain as water drops limit reservoir

Optima Lake's future uncertain as water drops limit reservoir

Optima Lake was completed but never filled; shrinking Beaver River flows and Ogallala aquifer decline have left the Corp...

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Historic Texas County Courthouse in Guymon Serves Community and 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 ...

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Local Reference Compiles Texas County Services for Residents

Local Reference Compiles Texas County Services for Residents

A compact local reference consolidates contact points for county government, health care, education, public safety and c...

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New transient hangar breaks ground at Guymon Municipal Airport

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 ...

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Memorial Hospital of Texas County, Local Health Anchor for Panhandle

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...

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