Loading...|Loading...
MARKETS
Loading market data...

Prism Local News

Texas County, Oklahoma

"Your Local News, Powered by AI Journalism"

Stay Connected

Get the latest Texas, OK news delivered directly to your inbox.

Free weekly newsletter · Unsubscribe anytime

By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy

About Texas, OK

Local News
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.
Covering
Guymon, Hooker, Goodwell, Texhoma and 2,048 square miles in the oklahoma panhandle

Local Updates

Active

Newsroom monitoring local Texas, OK developments. Next update cycle in 23 minutes.

Share

Watch

Watch: Texas, OK

3 videos · Swipe to explore

Red Flag Warning issued for Texas County as fire danger spikes

Red Flag Warning issued for Texas County as fire danger spikes

Read the full article
Guymon takes over former Elks Lodge, begins work on public park site

Guymon takes over former Elks Lodge, begins work on public park site

Read the full article
Guymon approves proclamation honoring public safety telecommunicators week

Guymon approves proclamation honoring public safety telecommunicators week

Read the full article

More Local News

Regional Food Bank spotlights Loaves & Fishes, largest pantry in Oklahoma Panhandle
Community

Regional Food Bank spotlights Loaves & Fishes, largest pantry in Oklahoma Panhandle

More than 1,000 families a month now turn to Loaves & Fishes of Guymon, in a county where a meal averages $3.64 and hunger reaches 3,480 people.

Sarah Chen2m read
Family seeks answers in Guymon crash investigation after fatal wreck
Government

Family seeks answers in Guymon crash investigation after fatal wreck

An 8-year-old girl lay undiscovered for six hours after a crash east of Guymon, and her family says the investigation still leaves basic questions unanswered.

James Thompson2m read
Texas County offers early voting June 11-13 for June 16 election
Government

Texas County offers early voting June 11-13 for June 16 election

Texas County voters can cast no-excuse early ballots in Guymon June 11-13 before the June 16 election. The shortest window is Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

James Thompson2m read
Guymon native Jeremy Sochan tied to start of NBA Finals run
Community

Guymon native Jeremy Sochan tied to start of NBA Finals run

Guymon-born Jeremy Sochan put Texas County in the NBA Finals conversation. His OPSU family ties gave the Panhandle a rare national sports spotlight.

Lisa Park2m read
Texas County Republicans highlight Oklahoma labor commissioner race, four candidates running
Government

Texas County Republicans highlight Oklahoma labor commissioner race, four candidates running

A state office tied to wage complaints and job-site safety is heading to a four-way GOP primary, and Texas County Republicans say voters should study it closely.

Marcus Williams2m read
Guymon seeks drivers and animal control officer to fill key roles
Government

Guymon seeks drivers and animal control officer to fill key roles

Guymon is hiring for three front-line jobs that can affect rides, animal calls and trash service if they go unfilled.

Marcus Williams2m read
Texas County GOP urges no vote on State Question 832 wages
Government

Texas County GOP urges no vote on State Question 832 wages

Texas County Republicans are warning that SQ 832 could squeeze rural employers as Oklahoma’s minimum wage would climb from $7.25 to $15 by 2029.

James Thompson2m read
Main Street Guymon spotlights downtown events, businesses and community life
Community

Main Street Guymon spotlights downtown events, businesses and community life

Main Street Guymon is more than branding, it packages downtown events, business listings and the MyGuymonLife app into a practical spending guide. The real test is whether it drives foot traffic, not just pride.

Lisa Park4m read
Guymon water updates page tracks Mesa Well Project and drinking-water reports
Government

Guymon water updates page tracks Mesa Well Project and drinking-water reports

Guymon’s water page is now the city’s clearest window into Mesa Well Project planning, but major questions remain on cost, timing and how soon new supply will reach taps.

Marcus Williams5m read
Texas County meetings page explains agendas, transparency and local services
Government

Texas County meetings page explains agendas, transparency and local services

Texas County's meetings calendar shows when county decisions happen, giving you a direct line to agendas, tax boards and service oversight.

Marcus Williams4m read
Hooker website highlights city services, billing options and doxo warning
Government

Hooker website highlights city services, billing options and doxo warning

Hooker’s city site is more than a town page: it points residents to payments, services and a warning meant to help keep utility money out of the wrong hands.

James Thompson5m read
Guymon tourism profile spotlights arts, history and wildlife in Texas County
Community

Guymon tourism profile spotlights arts, history and wildlife in Texas County

Guymon’s tourism profile turns Texas County into a compact weekend loop of art, museum history and wildlife. The bigger question is whether that mix can keep visitors spending locally.

Lisa Park5m read
May tornado activity slows, drought conditions worsen in Oklahoma Mesonet update
Community

May tornado activity slows, drought conditions worsen in Oklahoma Mesonet update

May brought only two tornadoes statewide, but drought tightened across the Panhandle and more than 4% of Oklahoma slipped back into exceptional drought.

Marcus Williams2m read
Guymon native Jeremy Sochan eligible for NBA championship ring this season
Community

Guymon native Jeremy Sochan eligible for NBA championship ring this season

Guymon native Jeremy Sochan is set to finish this NBA season with a ring in play, a rare Finals storyline tied directly to Texas County.

Sarah Chen2m read
Guymon Public Schools offers free summer meals for children
Education

Guymon Public Schools offers free summer meals for children

North Park Elementary served as Texas County’s summer food lifeline, offering free breakfast and lunch for children ages 1 to 18 through June 30.

Sarah Chen2m read
Guymon schools seek school resource officer to boost safety
Education

Guymon schools seek school resource officer to boost safety

Guymon schools are hiring an officer for about 3,000 students across eight sites, while families are being asked to weigh in on safety and security.

Lisa Park2m read
Texhoma Public Schools seeking agricultural education teacher for 2026-27
Education

Texhoma Public Schools seeking agricultural education teacher for 2026-27

Texhoma Public Schools is hiring an ag education teacher as the district works to keep FFA, livestock projects and career prep in place for 2026-27.

Sarah Chen2m read
Guymon calendars centralize city meetings, school events and community gatherings
Government

Guymon calendars centralize city meetings, school events and community gatherings

Guymon’s calendars do more than list events: they put council meetings, school dates and civic gatherings in one place residents can actually use.

James Thompson5m read
Guymon remains Texas County’s commercial hub as agriculture drives economy
Business

Guymon remains Texas County’s commercial hub as agriculture drives economy

Guymon’s farm economy reaches far beyond city limits, and any shift in water, labor or commodity markets can ripple through Texas County’s towns, schools and Main Street.

Sarah Chen4m read
Early June heat builds across Texas County, raising fire concerns
Community

Early June heat builds across Texas County, raising fire concerns

Heat pushed back into Texas County Monday, with fire-weather tools active across the same open country that links Guymon, Hooker, Goodwell and Texhoma.

Marcus Williams2m read
Texas County commissioners face packed agenda on staffing, roads and emergency services
Government

Texas County commissioners face packed agenda on staffing, roads and emergency services

A Beaver River bridge agreement and courthouse repairs drove Texas County commissioners' packed agenda, alongside emergency services and staffing items.

Marcus Williams2m read
Severe thunderstorm warnings hit Hooker, Guymon and Texas County Monday
Community

Severe thunderstorm warnings hit Hooker, Guymon and Texas County Monday

Hooker, Guymon, Goodwell and Optima were under severe thunderstorm warnings as storms raced across the Panhandle, with gusty winds and more rounds possible later.

Sarah Chen2m read
Three Corners Connector could boost Guymon’s role as energy hub
Business

Three Corners Connector could boost Guymon’s role as energy hub

Regulatory approvals are the next hurdle for the 300-mile power line, while local grant dollars and project spending could reach Texas County first.

Sarah Chen2m read
NWS Amarillo issues weather statement for Texhoma, flooding concerns grow
Community

NWS Amarillo issues weather statement for Texhoma, flooding concerns grow

Texhoma was under a special weather statement until 11:30 p.m., with flooding the main concern and Tuesday’s rain posing the bigger threat.

Sarah Chen2m read
Texas County board may extend property protest deadline to July 30, 2026
Government

Texas County board may extend property protest deadline to July 30, 2026

Texas County property owners could get more time to fight assessments, with the board weighing a protest deadline extension to July 30, 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
Texhoma residents navigate services split by state line
Government

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 affects daily access to schools, health care and public services.

James Thompson2m read
Texas County family seeks answers after fatal crash probe questioned
Government

Texas County family seeks answers after fatal crash probe questioned

A Guymon family says key gaps remain in a crash probe that killed Juan Mejia-Garcia and 8-year-old Petronila Mejia-Ramos east of town. The case now tests trust in Texas County investigators.

James Thompson2m read
Two Guymon firefighters hurt when brush unit rolls on U.S. 136
Community

Two Guymon firefighters hurt when brush unit rolls on U.S. 136

Two Guymon firefighters were hurt when their brush unit rolled on U.S. 136 during a dry-lightning fire run, as crews battled multiple fires across the Panhandle.

Marcus Williams2m read
Historic Texas County Courthouse in Guymon Serves Community and Government
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