Pampa News http://www.topix.com/city/pampa-tx http://www.topix.com/rss/city/pampa-tx.xml Local news for Pampa, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web. en-us Copyright 2008, Topix Topix http://www.topix.com/ http://www.topix.com/pics/topix_homepage_logo2.png Talk shifts to best way to pay for cancer plan http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/11/talk-shifts-to-best-way-to-pay-for-cancer-plan?fromrss=1 "This does not, by the way, tie the hands of the Legislature from spending general revenue dollars on this, or other sources of revenue. This just gives us the option ... of using this form of payment, this form of investment."

Now that Texans have voted to establish a cancer institute and allow up to $3 billion in bonds for research, it's up to state officials to get the program running and decide whether they'll use the approved ... via Houston Chronicle

]]> Houston Chronicle Sun, 11 Nov 2007 21:44:56 GMT 071111SPDL4C 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Boy given new horse http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/11/boy-given-new-horse?fromrss=1 "They've never been mean to nobody ever before"

Christian Vasquez takes the harness of his new horse, Stoney, on Saturday in Pampa as his family and horse trainer CeCe Yelek, left, watch. via Amarillo.com

]]> Amarillo.com Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:32:59 GMT 071109ACI1PI 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Measures to fund highways, student loans OK'd http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/11/measures-to-fund-highways-student-loans-okd?fromrss=1 "Each one of them has importance of its own"

Billions of dollars in bonds for highways, student loans, parks, lockups and other projects, more light on lawmakers' votes and new protection for family-violence survivors were approved by voters in Tuesday's ... via MySA.com

]]> MySA.com Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:24:19 GMT 071107K6L5R0 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Tzara Hallcy reigning over PHS http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/11/tzara-hallcy-reigning-over-phs?fromrss=1 "It seems like they do the most work. They're sent out first to take care of business"

With Tzara Hallcy's selection last month as Plainview High School Homecoming Queen, folks in Plainview had a chance for a little local history lesson. via Plainview Daily Herald

]]> Plainview Daily Herald Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:05:20 GMT 071105UGQ2E6 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Thursday's The Feedback Forum Nov. 1 http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/11/thursdays-the-feedback-forum-nov-1?fromrss=1 Hope everyone had a nice Halloween! How is everyones day going so far? Let us know all of your questions and comments on today's top stories. via KVII-TV Amarillo

]]> KVII-TV Amarillo Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:56:33 GMT 071103TLVKJ6 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Make-A-Wish Update http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/11/make-a-wish-update?fromrss=1 Panhandle people come together to grant a wish for a boy with cancer. Earlier this week the Vasquez family from Pampa found their pony dead after a pit bull attack. via MyHighPlains.com

]]> MyHighPlains.com Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:36:51 GMT 0711011U0263 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Cross on Interstate 40 Groom, Texas http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/cross-on-interstate-40-groom-texas?fromrss=1 "Among the number of applications..., cannot we find an American capable and worthy of the trust? ...Why should we take the bread out of the mouths of our own children and give it to strangers?"

On a lonely stretch of highway just outside of Groom, Texas stands a 19 story tall cross that can be seen for miles from any direction. via The Voice

]]> The Voice Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:09:39 GMT 071030L06NEN 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Coats for Kids http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/coats-for-kids?fromrss=1 The charity is in Pampa and is called Somebody Cares Pampa Area Kids Coat Project. via MyHighPlains.com

]]> MyHighPlains.com Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:28:23 GMT 071028MUGJ3D 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Panhandle oil & gas industy rejoices http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/panhandle-oil-gas-industy-rejoices?fromrss=1 "This oil and gas activity is a tremendous economic benefit to that local area there. As a matter of fact, that would be their primary industry"

It is a story that we have followed closely for you at ProNews 7: the possibility that the Sneed Injection Well near Borger could be shut down. via KVII-TV Amarillo

]]> KVII-TV Amarillo Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:19:27 GMT 071026GH6QE8 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Pit bulls kill miniature horse donated to cancer-stricken child http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/pit-bulls-kill-miniature-horse-donated-to-cancer-stricken-child?fromrss=1 A miniature horse given to a boy with brain cancer by the Make-A-Wish Foundation was killed by a pair of pit bulls who were found roaming in his yard, authorities said. via Valley Morning Star

]]> Valley Morning Star Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:17:35 GMT 0710246KHPVR 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Amarillo's getting a chill http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/amarillos-getting-a-chill?fromrss=1 An upper-level storm system that dumped more than 7 inches of snow in parts of Colorado and northeastern New Mexico was expected to bring rain to the Texas Panhandle on Sunday night. via Amarillo.com

]]> Amarillo.com Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:25:35 GMT 071022T52VRO 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Answering amendment questions http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/answering-amendment-questions?fromrss=1 "If it does pass, I'm gonna get Mr. Chisum and us rural guys and we're gonna cut 20 percent for us up here."

That's what voters in the state of Texas will be asked when 16 proposed amendments to the Texas State Constitution go before the people Nov. via Amarillo.com

]]> Amarillo.com Sat, 20 Oct 2007 16:53:37 GMT 0710206SDUP7 0 35.507243 -100.992098 KWTS podcasts find worldwide audience http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/kwts-podcasts-find-worldwide-audience?fromrss=1 "Listeners can download the show and actually listen whenever they want. Plus, it's a great tool for our staff. Their shows can be downloaded and put on a CD or iPod for use on rA©sumA©s."

Posted October 18th, 2007 by The Canyon News... in WTAMU News KWTS, 91.1, West Texas A&M University's student-run radio station, covers a nine-county area of the Texas Panhandle, but thanks to some free server ... via The Canyon News, Canyon, Texas

]]> The Canyon News, Canyon, Texas Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:30:59 GMT 0710186QHPQF 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Propositions add funds for projects but boost state debt http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/propositions-add-funds-for-projects-but-boost-state-debt?fromrss=1 "There's all kinds of different projects - some big, some small - spread out all over the state"

Billions of dollars for highways, student loans, lockups, parks and a slew of other projects will be on the line as Texas voters decide whether to add to the state's debt with four bond proposals. via MySA.com

]]> MySA.com Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:12:11 GMT 071016D7HM10 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Three to watch http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/three-to-watch?fromrss=1 Blake Bonner, Randall High, RB: Mr. MVP. When you run for 364 yards in a game like Bonner did against Borger, nothing else needs to be said. via Amarillo.com

]]> Amarillo.com Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:01:15 GMT 0710146RJLKL 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Fewer trees line road http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/fewer-trees-line-road?fromrss=1 "We met with them several times, and to make a long story short, we ended up very happy with their final decision"

The highway hazard elimination project that drew howls of protest from people the last couple years opposing removal of Panhandle trees is now in its second phase. via Amarillo.com

]]> Amarillo.com Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:42:57 GMT 071012PP8STP 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Texas welcomes home Vietnam airmen http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/texas-welcomes-home-vietnam-airmen?fromrss=1 "The Stratton Story", starring Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson. Karen Starks of Commerce is a first cousin to Charles Stratton and Mays is also her aunt. "I wore his POW/MIA bracelet for years when I was a kid until they declared him legally dead"

GREENVILLE HERALD BANNER GREENVILLE, Texas - On what would have been his 67th birthday, Lt. via Corsicana Daily Sun

]]> Corsicana Daily Sun Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:24:15 GMT 071010B6V4DP 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Domestic Violence Vigil; Help Numbers http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/domestic-violence-vigil-help-numbers?fromrss=1 The Hutchinson County Crisis Center is having a candlelight vigil in Borger Tuesday. via MyHighPlains.com

]]> MyHighPlains.com Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:04:56 GMT 071009269B46 0 35.507243 -100.992098 EMS finds recruiting difficult http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/ems-finds-recruiting-difficult?fromrss=1 "There just wasn't anybody here during the day"

The ambulance service in Groom got to the point that the state was counseling the city on ways to improve service. via Amarillo.com

]]> Amarillo.com Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:01:47 GMT 071007QHSGJR 0 35.507243 -100.992098 Pampa meth bust http://www.topix.net/city/pampa-tx/2007/10/pampa-meth-bust?fromrss=1 On Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at approximately 2:16 am Pampa Police located a methamphetamine laboratory at the residence at 312 N. Davis. via KVII-TV Amarillo

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