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Hooker’s John Davis-Presented by First National Bank of Hooker
John Davis is a multi-sport athlete at Hooker High School. In order to be at his best and to reach the goals he has set for himself, he knows that he has to be willing to do whatever it takes to get there. “To be successful in my sports, it...
Hooker’s Peyton Parker-Presented by First National Bank of Hooker
VYPE: What grade are you in and what sports do you play?. Peyton: I am a junior at Hooker High School. I play football and basketball and I run track. VYPE: When and how did you first get interested in playing sports?. Peyton: From the time that I was little,...
Oklahoma Panhandle State University is redefining No Man’s Land
Oklahoma House Speaker Designee Kyle Hilbert (R-Bristow) along with state Reps. Dell Kerbs (R-Shawnee), John George (R-Edmond) and Kenton Patzkowsky (R-Guymon) visit Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Following a morning reception with members of OPSU’s award-winning rodeo team and members of the award-winning livestock judging program, the May 3 tour, led by OPSU President Dr. Julie Dinger, allowed lawmakers to explore the campus and see the extent of deferred maintenance the facility has endured over the years. OPSU Dean of Agriculture Tracy Kincannon led the tour through the student-ran Firestone Meat Lab, where students learn proper animal processing procedures.
Another Oklahoma Announcer Making Inappropriate Comments On-Air
Another incident of announcers making inappropriate commentary on high school sports broadcasts has surfaced over the weekend. Unfortunately, this is far from the only time this has happened. Rose Hill and McPherson vs Toby Moore. During a soccer matchup over the weekend between Rose Hill and McPherson high schools, announcer...
Teen left dead after Sunday car wreck in Texas County
Guymon officials report that a fatal collision occurred on Sunday at approximately 10:01 p.m. on County Road D about a fourth mile east of Mile 33, approximately 12 miles north of Guymon, in Texas County.
How Seaboard Foods rebuilt the Oklahoma panhandle’s economy, which ushered in a new era of groundwater depletion
Groundwater levels in the panhandle have been declining for decades but depleted at a quicker rate after the opening of Seaboard's pork processing plant. State water laws have aided the depletion as well users don't have to prove how much water they use each year. City officials in Guymon say...
Juvenile Dies in Texas County Crash
A fatality accident occurred Sunday evening at approximately 10:01pm on County Road D and approximately ¼ mile east of Mile 33, approximately 12 miles north of Guymon, Oklahoma, in Texas County. A 1998 Dodge Ram driven by a 16 year old Juvenile male, of Hooker, OK, was traveling westbound...
How Seaboard Foods rebuilt the Panhandle economy and ushered in a new era of groundwater depletion
Groundwater levels in the panhandle have been declining for decades but depleted at a quicker rate after the opening of Seaboard's pork processing plant. State water laws have aided the depletion as well users don't have to prove how much water they use each year. Editor's note: This story was...
Seaboard Foods rebuilt Oklahoma panhandle's economy, ushering in new era of groundwater depletion
Groundwater levels in the panhandle have been declining for decades but depleted at a quicker rate after the opening of Seaboard's pork processing plant. State water laws have aided the depletion as well users don't have to prove how much water they use each year. City officials in Guymon say...
Optima Ultimate Street Car Series Smashes Historic Laguna Seca! Drive-Your-Car Gallery!
When someone pulls into Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca and sees the grid for Optima’s Ultimate Street Car series, presented by Advance Auto Parts, it must lead to some head-scratching. The requisite Camaros, Corvettes and Mustangs are all there, but there’s also a Nissan GT-R, a ’55 T-bird, a gaggle of Teslas, a ’71 MG, an Acadian station wagon, a Pontiac Vibe, and even a few pickup trucks and SUVs. It’s hard to believe such a wide assortment of vehicles could compete, but in this series, they find a way. This entire series is about getting out and running your car hard, the way it was designed to be used. There are no show-ponies at these events.
Parched in the Panhandle
* Groundwater levels in the panhandle have been declining for decades but depleted at a quicker rate after the opening of Seaboard's pork processing plant. * State water laws have aided the depletion as well users don't have to prove how much water they use each year. * City officials...
Kade Sonnier's injury is a 'blessing in disguise'
Bareback rider Kade Sonnier, who finished third in the 2023 PRCA | RAM World Standings, suffered a spiral fracture in his right thumb last weekend and will be sidelined for an extended period of time. The 24-year-old earned $2,020 with his 88.5-point ride on Championship Pro Rodeo's Hooey Rocks at...
TCEC’s Operation Round Up Allocates $23,722 to 12 Local Projects
The TCEC Operation Round Up foundation directors met on April 10 and disbursed $23,722 to 12 local organizations that applied for funds in the first quarter of 2024. The organizations and programs funded are listed below. $1,000 to Cimarron Heritage Center to help with heat and air units. $300 to...
Bids for Guymon Lagoon Rehabilitation
SECTION 00 11 13 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. City of Guymon (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:. Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Guymon City Hall located at 424 N. Main St. Guymon, OK. 73942, until Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Guymon Utilities Authority receives $10,000,000 loan from the OWRB for water system improvements
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Guymon Utilities Authority (Authority) received approval for a $10,000,000 Financial Assistance Program (FAP) loan Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve their water infrastructure. The Authority owns and operates a water system that is under producing and an aging lagoon that has...
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