WT officials closed the near-century-old museum building immediately following the report from the State Fire Marshal's ...

In the year following the largest wildfire to every burn in Texas history, Texans across the state have learned many lessons.

The Smokehouse Creek fire tore through the Texas Panhandle early last year, burning over a million acres in just weeks. In ...

On March 18, 2025, severe dust storms and strong winds wreaked havoc across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains, leading to wildfires, power outages, and significant travel disruptions. This article ...

If the bill is passed, museum staff currently employed by West Texas A&M would transition to the Texas Historical Commission ...

Over 25 million Americans remain under red flag warnings on Saturday, as warm, dry and windy conditions continue to heighten ...

West Texas A&M University officials have announced the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is closed to the public until ...

Assistant State Fire Marshal Chuck Allen said the violations ... Opened in the 1930s, the museum serves the WT community, the Texas Panhandle and beyond, showcasing more than 2 million artifacts.

According to the Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Division of Emergency Management, nine total residences were ...