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12/26/2025

While communities across the state of Texas gear up to celebrate the new year, they should also be aware of a few new state laws taking effect as soon as the ball drops for 2026.

12/26/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, MyHighPlains.com?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Fox_14_News is taking a look back at what our team and our community consider the top stories of the past year, including significant stories regarding local politics, businesses, court cases, weather and viral social media content.

As 2025 draws to a close, MyHighPlains.com is taking a look back at what our team and our community consider the top stories of the past year, including significant stories regarding local politics…

12/26/2025

Starting in early February, eligible families will be able to apply for the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program, which will provide $10,474 per child to pay for pre-approved private school tuition and expenses for the 2025-26 school year.

The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program will allow eligible families to use $10,474 for their child’s private school tuition and expenses for the 2025-26 school year, but the Comp…

12/26/2025

The summer of 2025 brought unprecedented flash flooding across the U.S., with the central and eastern regions hit particularly hard. These storms claimed hundreds of lives across Texas, Kentucky and several other states and caused widespread destruction.

Jet streams act like atmospheric conveyor belts, steering storm systems across continents.

12/26/2025

UPDATE: The Randall County Sheriff’s Office reports that the Mistletoe Fire is now 95% contained, and the affected area has been adjusted to 523 acres. Firefighting units are being released and will return tomorrow to assess the condition of the burned areas.

A wildfire is burning in the 12000 block of South FM 1258, leading to evacuations, according to a post from the Randall County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook.

12/25/2025

UPDATE: The Mistletoe Fire burned roughly 2,100 acres near the 12000 block of South FM 1258 on Thursday, according to the Randall County Sheriff’s Office.

A wildfire is burning in the 12000 block of South FM 1258, leading to evacuations, according to a post from the Randall County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook.

12/25/2025

Various clips of the Mistletoe Fire.

12/25/2025

More video footage from the Mistletoe Fire.

12/25/2025

The holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images of warm beverages and bountiful time with loved ones. But many people have trouble unwinding at this time of year. Why do the December holidays offer the promise of respite but never seem to deliver? And is more restorative rest possible during this busy season?

Why do the December holidays offer the promise of respite but never seem to deliver?

12/25/2025

Video footage of Randall County Sheriff's Office officials and the Amarillo Fire Department at the wildfire on South FM 1258.

12/25/2025

Photos from the wildfire on South FM 1258, 12000 Block.