1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (274+ words) CHILDRESS, Texas (KVII) — The City of Childress declared a local state of disaster Friday amidst the area's ongoing drought conditions that have left the entire city under a boil water notice since Tuesday. The municipality issued a local state of…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (354+ words) HUTCHINSON COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — Hot temperatures forecast through September could extend the boating season at area lakes beyond the traditional Memorial Day-to-Labor Day period. Water temperatures at Lake Meredith remain unusually warm, according to Dave Wright, owner of Wright-On Bait…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (27+ words) KVII Tropical Storm Edouard could reach hurricane strength as it approaches Texas and Louisiana...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (311+ words) Late-summer wildfire season has arrived across the Texas Panhandle as hot, dry conditions and ongoing drought increase the risk of fires igniting and spreading. Resources from across the country are stationed in the Panhandle to help respond quickly if a…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (40+ words) KVII FEMA still hasn’t approved most disaster aid for Texans hit by this year’s July floods by Emily Foxhall and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (115+ words) FARWELL, Texas (KVII) — The City of Farwell eased its drought restrictions Wednesday, moving from Stage 3 to Stage 2 conditions after previously banning all outdoor watering. Under the Stage 2 restrictions, residents at odd-numbered addresses may water lawns only on Mondays and Thursdays....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (348+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Attempting to grow winter wheat in the 2026 season on the High Plains and South Plains proved to be very challenging due to circumstances that wheat producers had no control over. The 49th annual Crops Tour hosted by Texas…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (156+ words) by Garrett Tarver, Storm Search 7 Meteorologist A Level 3 of 5 risk of severe weather has been introduced for the central Texas Panhandle by the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Damaging wind gusts up to 85 mph are possible. Large hail is…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (455+ words) by VICTOR PARK, KATU CLARK COUNTY, Wash. (KATU) — Firefighters say a fast and aggressive response helped stop the Hidden Meadows Fire north of Battle Ground before flames reached hundreds of nearby homes. The fire grew to about 12 acres Monday, prompting…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (185+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The City of Amarillo will provide an update Monday on Stage 1 of its drought contingency plan and its ongoing water-conservation efforts. Assistant City Manager Donny Hooper is scheduled to discuss current conditions, additional city conservation measures and…...