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Thursday, August 18, 2011  Our record-setting drought rears its ugly head again, not just statewide, but in the Panhandle, too.

Friday, June 24, 2011  Thursday night's fire at 6726 Arroyo has been determined to be the result of an improperly discarded cigarette.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  A weather official says the degree of exceptional drought in Texas is the worst in the 11 years forecasters have tracked the data.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  The large grass fire that invaded Guymon Sunday evening claimed two homes, officials said at a press conference Monday afternoon.

Monday, April 04, 2011  A grassfire threatened homes southwest of Guymon.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Grassfire reports from around the Panhandle

Thursday, March 17, 2011  Wednesday's grassfire is being investigated as arson.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  The fire danger is expected to be high Thursday.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  The grassfire that burned in Hutchinson County Wednesday afternoon is now contained.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  Toy drive for the Panhandle wildfire victims still need more toys.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Low-interest Federal loans are now available to those affected by the grassfires that hit the area last month.

Saturday, March 12, 2011  The Elk's Lodge is having a relief benefit Saturday to help the victims of the recent wildfires.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Three people in Amarillo have been arrested for stealing from some of the victims of the February 28th grass fires.

Monday, March 07, 2011  State inspectors will arrive Tuesday to evaluate the damage of last week's grassfires.

Monday, March 07, 2011  The fire danger this week will be higher as winds are expected to gust at 40-50mph.