The Claude News

08/30/2024

A love fund for Harrison Sherrill has been set up at Citizens Bank in Claude!

Harrison was injured in an ATV accident last weekend and is currently in Dallas receiving medical treatment.

08/26/2024

They are planning to be up and running in Claude by October — contact them today!

08/26/2024

08/26/2024

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No record highs? Less triple digits?? More rain chances??? What a sight for sore eyes!🤩

The worst of the heat wave looks to be behind us as we kick off a gradual cooling trend. Unfortunately, a few unlucky locations may still hit 100 this afternoon, while strong wind gusts & heavy rain will be possible again with any storms later today.

08/23/2024

Yesterday, Armstrong County gained another reserve deputy. Dwayne Holt graduated from Amarillo College’s 129th Regional Law Enforcement Academy, and we are very proud of him! If you didn’t already know, Dwayne has been working as a dispatcher here since I became Sheriff on January 1, 2021. He also has his jailer license and has helped with inmate transports when needed. Dwayne, you are a wonderful asset to this county and to this team! CONGRATULATIONS!

~Sheriff Anderson

08/22/2024

08/21/2024

FATAL CRASH - ARMSTRONG COUNTY

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1 Number injured: 0 Number Killed: 1

Date & Time: 8-20-24 at approximately 2:30 p.m.

County: Armstrong

Location: SH 207, approximately 22 miles south of Claude

Posted Speed Limit: 50

Weather & Road Condition: Clear/ Dry paved road

Vehicle 1: 2007 Atlas Copco RD20 (water well drilling truck) **Not a local company!**

Driver, Vehicle 1: Deceased
Cesar Lopez-Delgadillo - He was pronounced deceased on the scene by Armstrong County Justice of the Jana Lemons.
Seat belt worn: No


Crash Details: Vehicle 1, a water well drilling truck weighing at least 80,000 pounds, was northbound on SH 207, traveling down a steep grade. For an unknown reason, the driver could not control the vehicle on the steep grade and jumped from the driver's seat onto the roadway. Vehicle 1 veered off the east side of the roadway, crashed through the guardrail, and fell into the canyon.

Investigated By: Texas Highway Patrol Troopers

The crash remains under investigation.

A preliminary crash report will be available for purchase online in 10 days: https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/crashReportSearch.htm.

Application for Locating and Purchasing Crash Reports and part of the CRIS Application Suite provided by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

08/21/2024

Friday Night Lights are upon us!! 👏🏈💙❤️

08/21/2024

08/20/2024

BE ADVISED!

Avoid State Highway 207 in the canyon area in Armstrong County. You cannot pass through at this time. There has been a major accident, and both the Northbound and Southbound lanes are closed. You will be turned away, so please find an alternate route.

~Sheriff Anderson

08/19/2024

Mustang Youth Football information

08/17/2024

Aug 16 @ 8 PM: The first round of storms are gradually exiting to the south and east, but another round is about to approach the northwest Panhandles. Expect storms to still be capable of damaging wind gusts, small hail, and heavy rain.

08/16/2024

08/14/2024

Locally owned. Local support. Call Mid-Plains today!

08/14/2024

First day of school information for elementary students! We are eager and excited to start another fantastic school year with your child! See you tomorrow!

08/12/2024

Calling all substitutes! We are in need of help in our classrooms! If you have ever thought about substitute teaching, we encourage you to apply or reach out to a campus administrator for more information about the position!

08/10/2024

August 10 @ 6:15 AM - A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Amarillo and the surrounding areas from now through 9 AM this morning. Heavy rain continues across the area with rain rates upwards of 2-2.5 inches per hour. Do not drive through flooded roadways!

08/09/2024

Check out the new business on the square!
Second Hand Swag - located between city hall and the appraisal district!
They are accepting donations of all kinds. Open 10-5 Tuesday-Saturday!

08/08/2024

Contact Mid-Plains today! They've been working hard to get Claude ready for local, fiber internet!

08/08/2024

Join us for a Feed Grains CEU Conference on August 27th. Will be great information about silage and grain, plus new and exciting things coming from Texas Climate Smart Initiative that you don't want to miss.

08/07/2024

Posted Aug 7 @ 5:25 AM: Expect very hot temperatures across most of the Panhandles today, with many locations currently forecast to see temperatures as high as 105-110 degrees! With that in mind, be sure to take extra precautions, especially if you have to be outside during the hottest afternoon hours. Even though this will be a drier heat, it will still be dangerous if not taken seriously. If possible, stay indoors during the heat of the day.