Childress County District Court sentences eight to prison
On Monday, July 14, 11 pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County. Luke Inman, the District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District, along with Assistant District Attorney Harley Caudle, prosecuted the cases for the State of Texas, with the Honorable Judge Dale Rabe, Jr., presiding. Christopher Dionte Davidson, 29, from…
Read MoreMinutes of the Panhandle City Council – July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025 The Panhandle City Council held a regular session on Thursday, July 10, with the following items on the agenda for consideration and action and the following members present: Mayor Doyle Robinson and Council Members Dusty Sloan, Tim Roberts, Dustin Copenhaver, Mike Brandvik and Brad Fields. Others present were City Manager Terry Coffee,…
Read MoreDorothy Mecaskey Wright
Dorothy Mecaskey Wright, 88 of Amarillo, formerly of Panhandle, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Trinity Fellowship Church. Dorothy was born in Crowell, Texas, to Sim V. and Bonnie Ruth (Tarver) Gamble on April 9, 1937, and was a 1955 graduate…
Read MoreNotice of Public Hearing
The Carson County Commissioners’ Court will conduct a public hearing at a scheduled meeting to consider the application by Fermi America, LLC to designate certain property located in Carson County as a Reinvestment Zone eligible for property tax abatement under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code. The property is located generally to the southwest…
Read MoreGetson Danner Watson
Getson Danner Watson was born on Oct. 1, 1965 to Roslyn (Bunton) and Jacob “Get” Watson of Panhandle. He passed away at the age of 59 on June 13, 2025 at a hospital near his family’s home in Monrovia, Calf. He is deeply missed by his wife of 31½ years, Lori; his two kids Callie…
Read MoreBettie Carol Wade Valenzuela
Bettie Carol Wade Valenzuela, 70, of Childress, TX passed away Thursday July 3, 2025. A memorial service is pending at a later date. Bettie was born May 10, 1955 in Groom, to Ellen and L.J. Wade. She was excited to celebrate her birthday with her younger sister who was born on the same day 4…
Read MoreRoger Lee Gregory
Roger Lee Gregory, 78, passed from this life July 6, 2025, in Amarillo. His Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the New Life Church with Pastor Bob Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will…
Read MoreJerry Dale Stanford
Jerry Dale Stanford, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Celebration Family Church with Past0r Dwight Kirsey, officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton-Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive guests from 5 to 7 p.m.…
Read More100th Judicial District Court in Childress hears 15 pleas
On Thursday, June 26, 15 pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County. Luke Inman, the District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District, along with Assistant District Attorney Harley Caudle, prosecuted the cases for the State of Texas, with the Honorable Judge Dale Rabe, Jr., presiding. John Robert McAllister, 43, from…
Read MorePISD Board Briefs – May 23, 2025
Regular Session May 23 The Board of Trustees of the Panhandle Independent School District met in regular session on May 23, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Administration Building. Members present were Jeromy Adair, Nick Kuehler, Kevin Brinkley, Jason Davis, Zach Robinson, Jim Younger and Nikki Biggs. School personnel present were Dr.…
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