Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rocks Texas Panhandle
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck at 5:21 a.m. about 23 miles south-southeast of Spearman.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
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Rare Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Shakes Texas Panhandle
An earthquake shook the panhandle of Texas early Thursday, and people felt it more than 100 miles away in Kansas.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
DPS trooper killed in Texas Panhandle crash, agency says The 27-year-old became the 244th Texas DPS officer...
The 27-year-old became the 244th Texas DPS officer to die in the line of duty since 1823.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
WATCH: Train trestle burns as wildfires rage in Texas Panhandle
Video posted on Facebook by the Amarillo Fire Department showed the trestle near Canyon in Randall County engulfed in flames.
May 17, 2026Open source
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Originally from Serbia, Vera Pitulic moved to Texas in 2013 to build a new life.
Originally from Serbia, Vera Pitulic moved to Texas in 2013 to build a new life.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash
Diode Ventures said Gov. Greg Abbott's tougher stance on data center development in rural areas drove the decision to cancel the project.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Jake Burger's homer, 3 RBI, lead Rangers past Mariners to open four-game series
Jake Burger hit a two-run home run and a go-ahead single to lead the Texas Rangers past the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Friday night in the opener of a four-game...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
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Groom is in Carson County, Texas.
Region: West Texas
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Originally from Serbia, Vera Pitulic moved to Texas in 2013 to build a new life.
Originally from Serbia, Vera Pitulic moved to Texas in 2013 to build a new life.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash
Diode Ventures said Gov. Greg Abbott's tougher stance on data center development in rural areas drove the decision to cancel the project.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Jake Burger's homer, 3 RBI, lead Rangers past Mariners to open four-game series
Jake Burger hit a two-run home run and a go-ahead single to lead the Texas Rangers past the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Friday night in the opener of a four-game...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
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35.2167610, -101.1284600
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