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Bringing You The News...While It's Still The News! Spearman Chamber honored the HPO with business of the year in 2008. Thus the Perryton HPO.
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The first HPO the High Plains Observer began in Spearman in July 2006 and has enjoyed tremendous success as a huge community information center. 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. Gina, husband Brian, and Ron and Bev Antalek have been partners on the Spearman HPO and agr

eed from the beginning the obvious next step was to branch out into the outlying communities. When Grace Pshigoda, (Brian and Gina’s daughter) moved to Dumas in 2008, the timing was perfect to go online in Dumas. Now Grace is busy with her family but Dumas continues to serve Moore County. In October 2009 Jackie Wiswell came on board and helps the team with more stories and photos for the HPO in Dumas. Next came HPO Hutchinson County offering another online source. In August 2020, Alexa Reed came on board with HPO Stratford. The theory is the same…news as it happens, lots and lots and lots of color photos, important and timely information, useful links, and a newspaper that involves YOU. Simply email your information, story ideas, and photos to [email protected] and we will make sure they make the headlines! We are happy to provide our news site free of charge to our viewers and as you can see we have been around for awhile. Please if you have any events that you would like for us to try to cover just send us an email at [email protected]. Join us on Facebook also. High Plains Observer Facebook serves all five of our sites. Spearman, Perryton, Dumas, Stratford and Hutchinson County.

11/02/2024

11/02/2024

Thank you Duncan Chevrolet for nominating us for the Chevy First Responder Test Drive Event! The fire department will receive $25 per person that comes and test drives a vehicle. Yall come out and test drive a vehicle and help support your Stratford Fire Department. Swing by and eat a hot dog or two and take a look at all the fire trucks as well. As Always thank you Stratford for your continued support!

11/02/2024

11/01/2024

https://highplainsobserverperryton.com/arrest-made-after-body-found-earlier-this-week-p37178-1.htm

11/01/2024

https://highplainsobserverperryton.com/poll-worker-confident-in-our-election-procedures-p37194-1.htm

11/01/2024

https://highplainsobservers.com/high-plains-observer-adds-new-columns-p40983-1.htm

Beginning November 1, the HPO is excited to announce the addition of two new fun columns that will be included in the menu tab of

FUN FUN FUN

One column will provide a link and information to Healthy Hansford County created by Angie Sonnenberg. Angie's idea is to create a place and a way to help us all live a healthier lifestyle.

Setting the Table is a collaboration of various "experts" in the art of cooking, entertaining and making life better in the rough and tumble Texas Panhandle.

Stay tuned for more information coming your way!

10/31/2024

Sheriff's Office Identifies Body Found Northeast Of Perryton
The Ochiltree County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a report was received of a deceased person northeast of Perryton on Tuesday, October 29.

According to a release from Sheriff Terry Bouchard early Wednesday morning, "The decedent is described as a white, middle-aged woman. The circumstances surrounding the death are unclear. At this time the cause of death has not been determined, and an autopsy has been ordered."

The Sheriff's Department released the woman's name on Wednesday evening. She has been identified as Joni Lynn Morgan, 62, of Perryton.

The investigation continues and law enforcement will provide details as they are available.

10/31/2024

10/30/2024

https://highplainsobserverdumas.com/panhandle-community-services-break-ground-on-milton-pax-family-development-p24473-1.htm

10/29/2024

10/29/2024

The Dream of Milton Pax and others in the Dumas Community came true today. The beginning of a great thing and thanks to everyone that had a part.

10/28/2024

https://highplainsobservers.com/facadesnot-a-new-concept-p40964-1.htm

10/28/2024

On October 24, 2024, Mayor Kerry Symons signed a proclamation honoring Assistant Fire Chief Scott Glass. As a mark of respect for the service and commitment of Assistant Chief Scott Glass to his community, Mayor Symons has proclaimed Monday, October 28, 2024 as Assistant Chief Scott Glass Celebration of Life Day.

https://highplainsobserverperryton.com/services-for-asst-fire-chief-scott-glass-to-be-held-today-p37140-1.htm

10/28/2024

Funeral procession route for Assistant Fire Chief Scott Glass:

Fire Apparatus (emergency vehicles) parking will be in the large grass pasture west of the church. Chief Grant Wadley of Guymon, OK will be helping place Fire Apparatus. Overflow parking will be east from church parking lot along SW 15TH.

10/26/2024

Trunk or Treat 2024

10/26/2024

SUNRAY - Panhandle and Sunray was everything you wanted as a Texas High School football fan. A standing room only crowd, an electric playoff atmosphere that could be felt driving in on Farm Road 119, and a game garnering state-wide attention between two of the best at the Class 2A Division I level.....

10/26/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Hall County Sheriff Tom Heck tonight released the following statement about the capture of Seth Altman of Memphis.

"On October 25, 2024, at approximately 5:03 p.m. the Hall County Sheriff’s Office received a hit confirmation request from the Fort Worth Police Department for Seth Altman. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the warrant for a charge of attempted capital murder of a peace officer. Seth Altman was taken into custody without incident by the Fort Worth Police Department . He was then transported to the Tarrant County Jail where he is being held on a bond of one million dollars."

Altman was wanted on the charge of attempted capital murder of a peace officer following the October 3 shooting of Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant.

This booking photo of Altman was posted by the Tarrant County Jail this evening.

10/26/2024

Armando Lujan now holds the STATE RECORD for touchdowns with his 206th tonight 😳😳

10/26/2024

We are thrilled to announce that Stella Sauls, City Secretary for the City of Borger, has been nominated for the 2024 Texas Municipal Clerk of the Year Award! This honor recognizes individuals who exemplify outstanding service to their communities and fellow clerks statewide.

Stella has served as the city secretary of Borger for almost 15 years. She serves her fellow city secretaries by providing mentorship, leadership, and sound advice. Stella initially earned her Texas Registered Municipal Clerk designation in 2012 and has recertified twice since then. She also recently completed the Certified Public Manager program. She is a valued member of the Panhandle Chapter of TMCA, and is recognized for her steadfast service.

The recipient will be announced at the TMCA Awards Banquet on October 31st in South Padre Island.

10/25/2024

Your volunteers along with Stinnett Fire have been at a cotton fire on the south end of the county for several hours.

With the dry and windy conditions please be mindful that conditions are good for vegetation fires and please have defensible space on your property.

Any “hot work” should have ample water at the ready and performed outside of any dry grass and other vegetation/materials could ignite or would sustain a fire

10/23/2024

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According to Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard, they have had an inmate escape from the Ochiltree County Jail this morning. Richard Aguirre Jr, 54, was wearing jail stripes when last seen. He escaped from the jail area and was last seen heading east from the jail towards Murphy Park. His last known address was 109 S. Colgate and they have already been in the area looking for him there. Aguirre was originally charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He is 5'5" and 175 pounds. He was last seen in a black & white jail uniform. Anyone with information on Aguirre's whereabouts is urged to contact the Ochiltree County Sheriff's Office 806-435-8000. They are using helicopters to help look for Aguirre at this time. Thanks to viewer Rodger Helker for sharing his helicopter footage.

Dumas Graduates unloading at Morningside Elementary School. DHS seniors traveled back to their elementary campuses for the 2nd Annual Parade of Graduates. Here are the group that went to Morningside Elementary School. Two of the graduates received scholarships from the Morningside PTO.

Dumas HS Graduates introduce themselves to Morningside students.

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50 cent gas at Golden Spread Sales 50th Birthday party causes a long line!

Read more about how these Moore County 4-H students did in the Spring Roundup Competition at http://highplainsobserverdumas.com/moore-county-h-spring-roundup-competition-results-p15249-1.htm

Dumas ISD Board of Trustees

January marks the observance of School Board Appreciation Month in Texas. Mr.Monty Hysinger, Dumas ISD School Superintendent, expressed appreciation on behalf of the staff and students of Dumas ISD. A big “Thank You” goes out to our board members for the many, many hours they dedicate to the district. These community service positions not only come without a paycheck, but they also require an election in order to serve a three year term. The service of our trustees is greatly appreciated by the students, parents, staff, and community of Dumas ISD.