Panhandle Times

Wheeler County GOP Chair supports Trump's legal efforts: 'I am still praying for a miracle'

By Michael Pineda | Dec 2, 2020

As the dust clears from the general election, President Donald J. Trump is battling the results in the court system as President-elect Joe Biden makes plans to assume office.

Panhandle Community Services to award over $127,000 for low-income housing repairs

By Michael Pineda | Nov 6, 2020

Panhandle Community Services is one of seven entities to be awarded funding through the Housing Preservation Grants program.

From Lone Star Standard

Survey shows 78% of unemployed Texans expect to return to work

By Michael Pineda | 4 years ago

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a bright spot amid the rising unemployment numbers in Texas.

Panhandle Regional Planning Commission spearheads post-coronavirus shutdown employment effort

By Michael Pineda | Apr 30, 2020

In an effort to help address the issue of rising unemployment, the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission is partnering with other organizations to provide information on local employment opportunities.

Some Texas prisons go on lockdown, while others make masks to stem tide of COVID-19

By Michael Pineda | Apr 12, 2020

AUSTIN – In an effort to stunt the spread of the COVID-19 virus, officials in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice have resorted to a lockdown in 15 state prisons.