Dust storm, strong winds bring fires, power outages in Texas Panhandle, South Plains
South Plains region was under a red flag warning, a high wind warning along with a blowing dust warning in effect into ...
Region 16 holds grand opening for new data center in Amarillo
Region 16 along with partners Duos Edge AI and Fiberlight held the grand opening of its new Edge Data Center Tuesday.
Around 4,000 customers without power in Tx Panhandle, Eastern N.M.
A few thousand customers are without power today due to high winds across the Texas Panhandle and Eastern New Mexico.
Xcel Energy to Implement Public Safety Power Shutoff in Texas, New Mexico Due to Wildfire Risk
AMARILLO, Texas (Mar. 18, 2025) - Xcel Energy is preparing to temporarily shut power off to just over 1,100 customers in our Texas and New Mexico service area today to reduce wildfire risk. This ...
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Tuesday winds bring area fires to the High Plains
The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a grass fire two miles south of Stratford on US 287. Officials stated the fire is mostly contained at this time.
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Xcel Energy announces Public Safety Power Shutoff on Tuesday due to extreme wildfire risk and high winds
Xcel Energy announced it is conducting a Public Safety Power Shutoff due to extreme wildfire risk and high winds.
Early morning fire in Amarillo causes $2,000 in damage, no injuries reported
An early morning blaze on Southwest 1st Avenue resulted in approximately $2,000 in property damage, though no injuries were ...