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Major Employers

Organization	# of Employees
Pampa ISD	520
Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice	300
Pampa Regional Medical Center	240
Wal-Mart	273
National Oilwell Varco	203
City of Pampa	185
Titan Specialties	245
United Supermarket	150
Gray County	140
Cabot Corporation	105
Pampa’s West Texas Landscape	60

Taxes

Employment / Unemployment

Year	Month	County	Employment	Unemployment	Unemp. Rate
2009	Jan	Donley County	1,828	88	4.6
2009	Feb	Donley County	1,828	98	5.1
2009	Mar	Donley County	1,843	100	5.1
2009	Apr	Donley County	1,909	91	4.6
2009	May	Donley County	1,947	107	5.2
2009	Jun	Donley County	1,970	138	6.5
2009	Jan	Gray County	10,954	596	5.2
2009	Feb	Gray County	10,957	757	6.5
2009	Mar	Gray County	11,075	800	6.7
2009	Apr	Gray County	11,293	835	6.9
2009	May	Gray County	11,423	918	7.4
2009	Jun	Gray County	11,614	1,081	8.5
2009	Jan	Hemphill County	2,937	74	2.5
2009	Feb	Hemphill County	2,972	80	2.6
2009	Mar	Hemphill County	3,030	83	2.7
2009	Apr	Hemphill County	3,069	73	2.3
2009	May	Hemphill County	3,109	80	2.5
2009	Jun	Hemphill County	3,239	101	3.0
2009	Jan	Roberts County	557	18	3.1
2009	Feb	Roberts County	557	21	3.6
2009	Mar	Roberts County	563	24	4.1
2009	Apr	Roberts County	574	24	4.0
2009	May	Roberts County	581	29	4.8
2009	Jun	Roberts County	590	29	4.7
2009	Jan	Wheeler County	3,378	116	3.3
2009	Feb	Wheeler County	3,393	124	3.5
2009	Mar	Wheeler County	3,479	149	4.1
2009	Apr	Wheeler County	3,565	166	4.4
2009	May	Wheeler County	3,603	193	5.1
2009	Jun	Wheeler County	3,690	216	5.5

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Fire Department

Welcome to the home page of the Pampa Fire Department.

Take a few minutes and browse through our website. If you have any questions or comments you may contact us at the address and phone number below.

The Pampa Fire Department is always ready to respond to an alarm...Whether it be responding out of the station to a medical emergency...

Rushing to a burning house and extinguishing the flames...Going out to battle high winds and fast moving flames on a several thousand acre grass fire...

Or even going to the local schools to put on a fire safety program…The fire department is always ready, always willing, and always able to serve the community in any way that it can.

Pampa fire department quick facts:

Population served: 19,000 (approximate)
Department Personnel: 27
Annual Alarms: 850 (average)
Number of Stations: 2

Police Department

Our Mission

The mission of the Pampa Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the community by providing a hospitable working environment wherein employees can pursue the goals of reducing crimes and the fears thereof by a commitement to excellence in professional and courteous delivery of police services. This will be accomplished through solution and community oriented policing techniques that comply with local, state and U.S. Constitutional and Statutory requirements.

Community Awareness

Auto Theft Prevention
Crime Prevention
D.A.R.E.
Family Violence
Gang Awareness
Home Security Survey
Neighborhood Watch
Operation ID
Sex Offendars
Bicycle Rodeo Signup

Divisions

Patrol

Criminal Investigations

Special Services

Communications

Citizen Programs

Citizens Police Academy
Citizens On Patrol
CrimeStoppers
Police Blotter

Contact Us

P.O. Box 2499
Pampa, TX 79065

History

In 1888 a telegraph station on the Southern Kansas Railroad developed here, and was named Glasgow. Renamed Sutton a year later, a post office was established in 1892 and the town was named Pampa by George Tyng (d. 1906), manager of the White Deer Land Company. The first school opened in 1903 and the first church was organized in 1906. J. N. Duncan (1858 - 1941) became Pampa's first mayor in 1912. Following a 1920's oil boom, the county seat was moved here from Lefors in 1928.

According to records at White Deer Land Museum, the town was laid out by James L. Gray of Panhandle in 1902 and recorded and filed in Roberts County April 14 of that year. A. H. Doucette first came to Pampa in April of l906 and surveyed many of the additions to the original plat of Pampa. He also laid out the townsites of Hoover, Kingsmill, White Deer, and Cuyler.

The information for the construction of this Web site was provided by the White Deer Land Museum in Pampa. The museum's home is the 80 year old restored Land Office Building, dedicated to early pioneers and the Western heritage of Texas and Gray County. Guided tours are available Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 4 PM. Special tours are arranged by appointment. The Curator is Anne Davidson. The museum is located at 116 S. Cuyler, Pampa, Texas 79065. Phone number is (806)669-8041.

History of Pampa

The Spanish word - Pampas

Historical Details

- A collection of articles covering many different topics of our past.

Growing Up - A Pictorial

The Battle of Adobe Walls

Red River Wars

Quanah Parker

Sheriff Rufe Jordan

Farm and Ranch History

Dr. von Brunow - Pampa's First Resident Doctor

Related Sites

Gray County Postal History
Mike Ludeman, webmaster and former Pampa resident, has done a great job on the postal history of Gray County. Table of Contents includes County Descriptions, Maps, Post Office List, Postal Stations and Branches List, Postmarks, References, and Web Sites. Must see!

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Panhandle-Plains Museum is in Canyon, Texas and is the best starting place for those interested in the history of the Panhandle of Texas.

Education

Name of Institution	Number of Students
Austin Elementary
Lamar Elementary
Travis Elementary
Wilson Elementary
Community Christian School
St. Matthews Episcopal Day School
Pampa Junior High
Pampa Learning Center
Pampa High School
Claredon College - Pampa Center

PAMPA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Vision Statement

Our students have a vision of themselves as confident, successful and productive individuals. Their goals are to be responsible, contributing members of society. They are prepared with the appropriate skills to advance to the next phase of life.

The learning environment provides academic excellence with a qualified staff supported by the best technology and effective real-life curriculum. Well maintained, functional facilities are conducive to education. Our homes and educational environment are mutually supportive. The exciting, creative climate supports and stimulates educational and professional success.

The Pampa district and community values and promotes education as its top priority for all students. The district and community provide necessary resources. We build enthusiasm for life-long learning and motivate our students and staff to reach their highest potential. We are committed to the success of all students.

District Mission Statement

To graduate responsible, adaptable, creative, and successful citizens through the continuous improvement of the quality of the Pampa ISD educational system.

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