Canyon – Panhandle Regional News

‘Wildhorse’ fire burning in North Heights area of Amarillo

February 13, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

Crews batted a grass fire in the North Heights area of Amarillo.The fire started around 12:40 p.m. Monday in the wooded area that used to be Amarillo Lake — so

Buffs Force 26 Turnovers in a 75-63 Win Over the Comets

February 13, 2026West Texas A&M University Athletics

The West Texas A&M Buffaloes played lock down defense on Thursday night as they forced 26 turnovers in a 75-63 Lone Star Conference victory over the UT Dallas Comets at the First United Bank Center in Canyon.

Future teachers honored during West Texas A&M University ceremony

February 13, 2026Victoria Reyes

West Texas A&M University celebrated future additions to the ranks of regional educators during a Feb. 5 ceremony.

Canyon girls and West Plains boys get series sweeps in district games

February 11, 2026Maya Kitchens

The #2 Canyon Lady Eagles secured a district championship after taking down the Lady Wolves, 67-24, while the #16 West Plains Wolves beat Canyon 61-50 on the road.

Canyon man sentenced to 10 years after high-speed chase from Oklahoma into Texas Panhandle

February 10, 2026Matthew Watkins

A Canyon man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a high-speed chase that began with a traffic stop in Oklahoma and ended across multiple counties

#7 Lady Buffs Host Eastern New Mexico on Tuesday Night

February 10, 2026West Texas A&M University Athletics

The #7 Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M return to the First United Bank Center on Tuesday night as they host the rival Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds with tipoff set for 5:30 p.m. in Lone Star Conference action.