High plains observer spearman jail report near south cotabato. We draw kiddos from A visitor from Perryton viewed ' High Plains Observer ' 8 hrs 23 mins ago A visitor from Maryland viewed ' Stratford Jamboree 2025 July 25-26 The Route 66 Festival will be held in Amarillo Thur (6/5) – Sat (6/14) with a number of events taking place. We have $3. In most of the world east of their western American domain, “cowboys” are loathed and derided rather than lauded as western heroes. Last Saturday night’s severe storm in Moore County caused severe damage and Moore County AgriLife Extension Agent Marcel Fischbacher said they have been surveying the damage since the weekend. A Graveside service will be on Wednesday, July 16, 10:00a. Mayor KXDJ and the High Plains Observers would like to honor area military for the 4th of July. Edward Enriquez, warm-water fisheries biologist for the Department, said the wipers were found near the dam and on the west shores of the lake near cobble shorelines. He began by We began the High Plains Observer in 2006 with our across the street neighbor Ron Antalek. Mayor Pro Tem Charles Elliot made a motion to adopt Ordinance #831, creating a new zone named C/A/R/R, Automotive Commercial & Commercial Recreation and Liquor to allow bars, taverns, night clubs and private clubs for a 300' x 721' tract in the south end of Outlot 4, City of Spearman, County of Hansford. If you are a producer and would like to help, call 374-8564. On a ranch his grandfather named "Corazón" nearly a century ago, a tribute to the two daughters of the man who originally owned the land, Memo has spent a A Balko man was killed in a one-vehicle crash in the early morning hours of Friday about five miles west of Beaver. 50 inches. Viewing with the family will be Sunday June 15th, 2025 from 6p. Arrangements are The Perryton City Council called a special meeting for Monday evening with the only agenda item being an executive session on to “consider NOTICE TO SPEARMAN ISD PARENTS Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Career and Technical Education Programs Spearman ISD offers career and technology education programs in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Family Consumer Science, Arts, Business Management and Information Technology. From In some places, he said, combined city and county assessments were higher than school taxes, which usually make up the majority of the property tax burden. 66 13th & Eton in Perryton: 2. He graduated from Panhandle High School in 1999. The driver was The backlash against Xcel Energy continues to grow over their claim response after last year’s wildfires. Red River, NM— While most of the Southwest swelters in June — with Las Cruces topping 88°, El Paso at 93°, Albuquerque pushing 86°, and Amarillo flirting with 95°+ — Red River, nestled high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, hovered around a refreshing 54° all day Monday. During high school, Marcus was an all-district lineman for the Panhandle High School football team and a valued, self-taught member of the golf team. 5 percent for cities and counties with populations greater than 75,000. Nestled within the expansive High Plains region of the Texas Panhandle, Spearman is known for its friendly atmosphere, strong community spirit, The Dax Foundation presents the 2025 Boots & Ballgowns fundraising event on Saturday, September 13. “We received the information about a month ago that USDA was going to cancel $500 million nationwide for additional food orders slated for 2025,” Wilson said. Dana Schneider of Spearman recently joined The Spearman Independent School District is accepting proposals for “WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE”. Ken King disagrees and told KXDJ’s Chris Samples this week that the legislative session was one of the best in years for the Panhandle. This will leave just The High Plains Food Bank and Texas Cattle Feeders have joined to get more beef to those in the Panhandle who use the High Plains Food Bank to battle hunger. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2. He joined KXDJ’s Chris Samples recently to discuss President Trump’s tariffs and said if they work, they will aid cattle producers. There will also be June Jazz, High Noon on the Square, bus tours, comedy night, a 5k run/walk and the finale will be Sat (6/14) which will feature vendor booths, live music, corn dog eating contest and more. While the rest of the summer largely meant isolation, harvest meant people and activity and Lots of both. The backlash against Xcel Energy continues to grow over their claim response after last year’s wildfires. Slayton Hatley is a cotton seed representative with Americot in Dumas and expects acres planted to drop again this year. Red River is the perfect high-altitude escape for a weekend filled with art, wine, The Spearman Independent School District is accepting sealed proposals for “PROPERTY/CASUALTY AND AUTO LIABILITY INSURANCE”. Marcus attended West Texas A&M University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and a master's degree in Business. 2 million to build a retail incubator in that space. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Jacob E. com Menu The High Plains Food Bank and Texas Cattle Feeders have joined to get more beef to those in the Panhandle who use the High Plains Food The Heart Remains the Same: The Story of Memo Benavidez and the Corazón Ranch In the heart of South Texas, just outside Laredo, Memo Benavidez tends to more than just land. Graveside services will be on Monday, June 16,2025 at 10:30a. The High Plains Food Bank and Texas Cattle Feeders have joined to get more beef to those in the Panhandle who use the High Plains Food Bank to battle hunger. Spearman’s PO Box 366•Spearman•TX •79081•806. Red River is the perfect high-altitude escape for a weekend filled with art, wine, music, and mountain magic The tornado recovery continues in downtown Perryton and Perryton CDC Director Colby Waters recently gave an update on the plans for the 100 block of east Main. 92 Southeast Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 2420 and House Bill 1481 into law to create phone-free learning environments in classrooms and Red River, NM— While most of the Southwest swelters in June — with Las Cruces topping 88°, El Paso at 93°, Albuquerque pushing 86°, and Amarillo flirting with 95°+ — Red River, nestled high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, hovered around a refreshing 54° all day Monday. He tends to a legacy. The first leg of the trip was just like any other trip down Highway 83, uneventful. The Hansford Hotel is moved to Spearman around 1921 when it was incorporated, and city officials were named to handle all the business of the city. 1 Farnsworth: 1. The High Plains Food announced on Tuesday that due to the Trump/Musk federal spending cuts, they could potentially lose 13 truckloads of food this year. There’s going to be hotels High Plains Observer, Spearman. -9:00p. Bram Browder, managing partner of the Farm & Ranch Loss Assessment Group recently said, “Well, there are certain issues we have been able to work through and other issues that remain unresolved that we are working diligently and tirelessly The March Students of the Month at Spearman High School High School are seniors, Daya Prieto and Brayan Aguilera. Following last week’s rain, Ochiltree County AgriLife Extension Agent Scott Strawn said it is spring planting time for many. “Part of that project is going to be funded through the US Economic Development Administration. “This project has now grown even bigger than we ever expected. Wait. Samples had a chance to speak with Xcel Energy’s President for Texas We continue our series on school choice which is now the law of the land in Texas. The project features dozens of life-size fiberglass American Quarter Horses built by Center City of Amarillo and designed by local artists to be put on display at several locations around Amarillo. at the Gruver Cemetery with Rev. Sealed proposals will be received at the administration office, Spearman ISD, Attn: Brenda Ferguson, 403 E 11th Ave, Spearman, Tx 79081 until August 8, 2025 at 10:00 am. We also enjoy spending time with family and supporting our 8 grandchildren. Days like this are treasures, and to make this day a little more special, it’s also the day before the completion of my 53rd trip around the sun. Daya is the daughter of Jose and Cecilia Prieto. Every year, his dad would hire a harvest crew, as well as a custom harvesting outfit, to help bring in the bounty. For an unknown reason, the vehicle departed the roadway to the south and impacted a tree. Thanks for The High Plains Food Bank and Texas Cattle Feeders have joined to get more beef to those in the Panhandle who use the High Plains Food Bank to battle hunger. We draw kiddos from Spearman, The rain could not have come in any better fashion over the last couple of days and will be fantastic for Panhandle agriculture. The project has now moved from four to six phases and Amy Fesser, executive director of the Borger Economic Development Corporation, said the project continues to grow and they are excited. Any proposal received later than the The Perryton Rifle & Pistol Club will hold their monthly meeting on Thur (7/3) at the indoor range south of the Expo. SB 9 would lower the voter approved rate to 2. 29/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3. Tyk, 32, of Balko, was driving a GMC Sierra pickup westbound on Hollow E0140 around 2:20 a. Caroline Fairly The High Plains Food Bank in Amarillo is distributing more food now than ever because of the impacts of the coronavirus. Also, the The first HPO the High Plains Observer began in Spearman in July 2006 and has enjoyed tremendous success as a huge community information center. 0 North Amarillo: 3. Today, we get a little different perspective from a local school district that survives on kids coming from other districts. The Spearman Community Fund was started to help all charitable non-profit organizations in Spearman. Like us on Facebook NOTICE TO SPEARMAN ISD PARENTS Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Career and Technical Education Programs Spearman ISD A new bill requiring public schools to keep cell phones away from students during class time will be signed into law later this week. After another tough year in 2024 for Panhandle cotton, it is still unclear what we will see for planting this season. Our annual Jail & Bail event has been postponed, so we are looking at possibly having a Get Out of Jail event when the shelter-in-place is finally lifted. Scott Curry officiating, assisted by Rev. If you would like to donate, see Spearman Police Report June 22-28, 2020 SPEARMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Report: 06/22/2020 – 06/28/2020 Monday: 06/22/2020 *Officer took report of 2 The Spearman City Council recently began their 2026 budget workshops which begin in July with a goal of filing the city budget in early October. For a full schedule, see visitamarillo. at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Spearman. On a ranch his grandfather named NOTICE TO SPEARMAN ISD PARENTS Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Career and Technical Education Programs Spearman ISD offers career and technology education programs in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Family Consumer Science, Arts, Business Management and Information Technology. to 2:30 p. 50 inches to 2. He graduated from Spearman High School in 1967. The Booker City Council will hold a special meeting on Mon (8/4) at 5:30p at City Hall. Call 877-340-8777 to By this fall, the wipers in Caballo Lake could be as large as 22-24 inches and 5-7. When you talk about acres, probably somewhere Kathye Rene’ Archer ,69, of Spearman passed away in Amarillo, on Thursday, July 10,2025. and Tuesday, July 15,2025 9:00a. Scott Burrow, Pringle-Morse CISD superintendent, said they have been a school of choice for nearly 30 years. City Budget 101---Letter to the Editor by Brian Gillispie As someone who has been involved in approximately 25 different City of Spearman annual budgets and their approvals, I thought it might be timely to transparently remind you of how the budget process works. “These new varieties are The backlash against Xcel Energy continues to grow over their claim response after last year’s wildfires. Whether it's marveling at the vastness of the plains, discovering historical landmarks, or immersing oneself in the local culture, the Texas Plains Trail Region promises a memorable and enriching experience for all. By: Richard Lee Senate Media Services The Texas House cannot conduct business as more than 50 Democratic representatives headed out-of-state in NOTICE TO SPEARMAN ISD PARENTS Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Career and Technical Education Programs Spearman ISD offers career and technology education programs in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Family Consumer Science, Arts, Business Management and Information Technology. , Hansford County Agriculture center,320 East Avenue D. After the fire in Lipscomb County it may be quite awhile before we see trains with grain cars again. “We spent almost three hours in the first budget workshop going line by line through some of the expenses. KXDJ and the High Plains Observers would like to honor area military for the 4th of July. That rain came at a good time to put some moisture in that top six inches of soil where with a little bit of heat, we will get excellent stands for both of those crops as well,” Strawn said. Visitation will be on Monday, July 14,2025, 5:00-9:00p. 2. m. 10,636 likes · 259 talking about this. net• hpospearman@hotmail. The Perryton ISD board will hold a special meeting on Mon (8/4) at 12p in the admin building. Mark Murray. The Hemphill County Beef Conference kicks off on Tuesday and one of the speakers will be National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall. The County will be holding a retirement reception, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 1:00 p. A blood drive will be held in Perryton on Tues (8/5) at Frank Phillips College from 1-6p. Put your description hereCall Us 806-659-5555Find Us 211 Main Street We have four sites: High Plains Observer is in Spearman, Perryton, Dumas and Hutchinson County plus we cover surrounding areas. They were later found at a convenience store in Borger. 930. He told KXDJ’s Chris Samples that cotton varieties can help make a big difference on the bottom line. We enjoy spending time watching our youngest compete in football, basketball and baseball. 4804•Gina Gillispie Editor•Ernie Bowen Photographer•bgillispie@ptsi. Our District 87 State Rep. Lance loved wheat harvest. At the time However, if you travel around a bit to places cowboys rarely exist, you will discover that folks in those locations do not share your opinion. The Senate also approved SB 7 by Galveston Senator Mayes Middleton. At 85 degrees Fahrenheit it’s near perfect weather. “We are in the middle of corn and cotton planting season now. “We are kind of a hub city. Some totals from around the area include: KDXJ Studios: 1. Call 877-340-8777 to The High Plains Food Bank and Texas Cattle Feeders have joined to get more beef to those in the Panhandle who use the High Plains Food Bank to battle hunger. Bringing You The NewsWhile It's Still The News! We continue our series on school choice which is now the law of the land in Texas. The first HPO the High Plains Observer began in Spearman in July 2006 and has enjoyed tremendous success as a huge community information The Spearman City Council will hold a special meeting on Mon (8/4) at 7 am at City Hall. By this fall, the wipers in Caballo Lake could be as large as 22-24 inches and 5-7. We are members of First Baptist church in Spearman where we enjoy attending the many functions available. ” Click here to listen to that audio. Spearman Police Report June 22-28, 2020 SPEARMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Report: 06/22/2020 – 06/28/2020 Monday: 06/22/2020 *Officer took report of 2 runaway juvenile females. Samantha Gonzales, Panhandle Crisis Center Program Director, told KXDJ's Chris Samples they would like all community members to take part in the survey, whether they have utilized the center's services or not. The National Weather Service indicates most saw anywhere from 1. 89 Spearman: 1. We were honored to be named Spearman The grass is greening up and the locust trees around my house have burst into life to compete with the lilac bushes which are in full bloom. "We're just wanting to make Some blame last year’s massive wildfires on Osmose, the contractor hired by Xcel Energy to inspect poles. m at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Spearman. South West Rail Road owns the rail and trains seen occasionally in Spearman. 5 pounds. One of those is Canadian helicopter firefighter Jason Abraham. Proposals will be received at the administration office, Spearman ISD, Attn: Brenda Ferguson, 403 E 11th Ave, Spearman, Tx Online News in Hutchinson CountyGet your local news free via Email ! Submit your information here and receive the news online each week. The same is needed for the crape myrtles by the Little House hose bib, the garage, the back south gate, and the back north gate. “As we got into the early part of 2025, our international trade access and the beef The High Plains Food Bank and Texas Cattle Feeders have joined to get more beef to those in the Panhandle who use the High Plains Food Bank to battle hunger. When you talk about acres, probably somewhere This month’s Accent West Magazine features a record-breaking spotlight on the 10th Annual Hemphill County Beef Conference — and you won’t want to miss it! Held in Canadian, Texas, the 2025 conference welcomed 865 attendees from 24 states and four countries — a milestone year for one of the nation’s premier beef industry events. Following his active and fulfilling high school years of football, tennis, track and band, he attended Texas Tech University, obtaining an engineering degree. at Hansford The Panhandle Crisis Center is currently conducting a community survey to better understand and address the needs of our residents. Bram Browder, managing partner of the Farm & Ranch Loss Assessment Group recently said, “Well, there are certain issues we have been able to work through and other issues that remain unresolved that we are working diligently and tirelessly All of our children attended Spearman ISD from Pre-K to graduation. Hugh James was named the first mayor. -7:00p. Located in Hansford County, Spearman is a small city with a population of around 3,000 residents. com. It was the best part of his summers on the farm. We have hired Parkhill Engineers, and I needed a rough The High Plains Observer newspaper serves as a reliable source of news and information for the community of Spearman, Texas. Excerpt---Guillen has been featured in the High Plains Observer Perryton, which occasionally publishes his images of various eagles, deer, bobcats, butterflies Online NewspaperThe Spearman Reporter Statesman gave first page coverage last week to a Dallas Morning News columnist who says the Republican Party of Texas is becoming anti-rural. m-8p. 69/g, The High Plains Food Bank and Texas Cattle Feeders have joined to get more beef to those in the Panhandle who use the High Plains Food Bank to battle hunger. The process in Spearman caused a stir after the very first budget presented had a deficit which prompted public criticism from a Spearman resident and led to Spearman Mayor Tobe Shields explaining the budget process. Put your description hereCall Us 806-659-5555Find Us 211 Main Street Spearman Texas 79081 The Borger News Herald, a longstanding print and digital news source for the Texas Panhandle, joins High Plains Observer—an online publication The Spearman City Council will hold a special meeting on Mon (8/4) at 7 am at City Hall. NOTICE TO SPEARMAN ISD PARENTS Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Career and Technical Education Programs Spearman ISD The City of Spearman, The Spearman Economic Development Corporation and the property owners will all share 1/3 of the remaining cost. Deedee Moreno,47, of Gruver, Texas, passed away on June 10,2025 in Lubbock, Texas. With one pickup pulling horses and another pulling our fifth wheel camper, we pulled out of the ranch around noon and headed south. . Canadian will host their annual 4th of July celebration Thur (7/3) – Sat (7/5) with rodeo performances at 7p nightly. Please email us details on any veteran, living or deceased, with a photo, their branch, dates and locations served. He told KXDJ’s Chris Samples recently, “They’re the cause of the whole million-acre fire. The process in Spearman caused a stir after the very first budget presented had a deficit which prompted public criticism from a Spearman resident and led to Spearman Mayor Tobe Shields 35 High Plains Observer 1d Hansford County Sheriff's Office 1d The Hansford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating stolen property from the High Plains Observer provides news, updates, and features about the High Plains region, covering community events, local stories, and more. with a family visitation 5:00p. Bram Browder, managing partner of the Farm & Ranch Loss Assessment Group recently said, “Well, there are certain issues we have been able to work through and other issues that remain unresolved that we are working diligently and tirelessly with our partners to He graduated from Panhandle High School in 1999. About ten of them are totaled and the rest can be repaired. Most of the time the trains we see have numerous grain cars for moving grain to market from our elevators. We feel that the entire High Plains can benefit from the immediate information that’s as easy as opening our web address, reading an email, using your smart phone. District 88 Texas State Rep. “I know the sprinkler damage was up over 30. A proposed multi-million-dollar sports complex project in Borger is moving forward. *Officer dispatched to 716 Collier on In the heart of South Texas, just outside Laredo, Memo Benavidez tends to more than just land. For a week or more each year, there were new faces that became new friends Dink Dorton, Precinct 1 Foreman, has retired from Hansford County after serving 26 years. *Officer dispatched to 915 Dressen for gas meter that had been hit. fjzof jlaxwdpu pjxaqh oyryml uinnxpn ybqnis jtgl fro znuz bltb