Seventh Grade season opener called due to weather
Panhandle Seventh Grade Panthers got rained out before completing their first season game in Stratford. This partial game is not being considered a game. However, here’s a scope of the first half. The first quarter was scoreless. At 5:50 left in the second quarter, Stratford made a touchdown and a 2-point PAT, the Quarterback Edge…
Read MoreEighth Grade Panthers loses for game to Stratford Elks contemporaries
The Eighth Grade Panthers traveled to Stratford last Thursday evening to take on the Stratford Elks eight graders. Rain began to fall during the seventh grade game that eventually was called due to the rain. Finally, the rain let up and the eighth graders got a “go” signal. Panhandle received the opening kickoff. On 3rd…
Read MoreJunior Varsity Panthers edge the Stratford Elks on their home turf
— By Lance Krogh — The Junior Varsity Panthers traveled to Stratford to face the Elks on a damp Thursday night. On their first possession Max Downs broke loose and ran the ball 70 yards down the field to take an early first quarter lead. Parker Lumpkin ran in the 2-point conversion with an acrobatic…
Read MorePanthers make statement in 61-19 victory over Stratford Elks
— By Lance Krogh — The Panthers came out fired up Friday on their home turf for the clash with the Stratford Elks. The stands were packed despite the chilly wet weather. Cooper Brinkley boomed the opening kickoff back into the endzone and the Elks decided to bring it out, which would prove to be…
Read MoreCarson County Commissioners Court
Aug. 25 Meeting The Carson County Commissioners Court conducted regular session on Aug. 25, to transact the business that was brought forth. Present were Judge Dan Looten, and Commissioners Jigger Britten – Precinct 1, James Martin – Precinct 2, David Lanier – Precinct 3, and Kevin Howell – Precinct 4. Judge Looten called the meeting…
Read More2025 Panhandle High School Homecoming Court announced
In preparation of the 2025 PHS Homecoming next week, the nominated Homecoming Court was announced at last Friday’s pep rally. Nominated for Homecoming Queen, back – left to right, are Bella Cole, Evan Shadid, Paige Bixby, Lexi Durst and Maddison Chavez. Nominated for Homecoming King, back – left to right, are Tyler Wood, Broxton Robinson,…
Read MoreMildred Othelia Head
Mildred Othelia Head passed away on Sept. 5, 2025, in Panhandle, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Sept. 12, 2025, at 10 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Panhandle. Burial will follow at Panhandle Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. Mildred was born on September 3,…
Read MoreSusan Reining Wells
Susan Reining Wells, 66 of Amarillo, passed peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving husband and daughter. Funeral services were held on Sept. 9, 2025 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home in Amarillo, with Chaplain Chad Horton officiating. Graveside services were held that same afternoon, at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis. Arrangements…
Read MoreGwendol Lee Simmons
Gwendol Lee Simmons passed away on Sept. 3, 2025, in Amarillo. A funeral service was held on Sept. 6, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Panhandle. Burial followed at Panhandle Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. Gwendol was born on Aug.10, 1933, in Driggs, Ark. He had…
Read MoreWilma Yvonne Earles McMinn
Our beloved Mom and Nonnie, Wilma McMinn, 78 of Fritch, (formerly of Lefors, Texas) passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept., 8, 2025 at her home in Fritch surrounded by her family and her beloved Beau. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. at Memorial Heights Cemetery in Lefors. Arrangements are…
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