The traffic light on 24th St. & Highway 64 is up and running! 🚦
Thank you to our Street Department for working diligently and quickly as possible to get this fixed.
Commercial Fire Alarm Leads to a Common Problem During Freezing Times ⛑🔥
GUYMON- Monday afternoon, Guymon Firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm at the Guymon Walmart located at 2402 N. Hwy 64. “On Firefighters arrival, no reports of smoke or fire were present, but the sounding of the building fire alarm was going off”, said Guymon Fire Marshal Jason Bond. A fast search found that a section of fire sprinkler pipe had burst due to recent freezing conditions.
This is not an unusual event for buildings that have sprinkler systems that get exposed to freezing weather. Water in the lines freezes which causes swelling of the pipes, then burst under continuous pressure. The Guymon Fire Department each year responds to similar calls which occur often at local motels, schools, medical facilities, churches, etc. This specific break at Walmart was near the garden section and did not affect customers or associates. At no time was there a risk to anyone in the building. Walmart remained open with special Fire Watch guidelines in place by the Fire Marshal Office. Repairs are expected within the next 24 hours.
Important Natural Gas Prices Update ⚠️
GUYMON- As many across the country have experienced, the recent Arctic cold front has caused natural gas prices to skyrocket. Due to production freeze-offs and increased demand from the winter storm, national spot prices have surged to between $35 and $100 per unit.
The City of Guymon has been able to protect our community from the worst of this spike thanks to pre-planned purchasing. Our current rate is $9.38 per unit, which is already significantly lower than what most other areas are facing.
To provide additional relief, the Guymon City Council has called a Special Meeting tonight to officially set a new reduced rate of $6.45 per unit, effective with the first billing cycle in February 2026. This is an intentional move to support our residents during a time of regional volatility and increased heating costs.
This week at the library📖 :
January 27th: Storytime, Bubble Art
January 28th: Bubble Art
January 29th: Bubble Art, Magic Foam Art Craft
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
The Ride will not be operating tomorrow, January 24th, due to the incoming weather. It will resume on Monday, January 26th, weather permitting ❗
Public Service Announcement 🚥🚨
The City is aware of the traffic light on 24TH ST. and HIGHWAY 64 that is currently down. The Streets Department will work on fixing this issue, once weather permits and details on the issue are cleared up.
PLEASE DRIVE WITH CAUTION ON THIS INTERSECTION.
The Utility Online Payment Service is currently down. Please allow time to fix this issue and get it back up and running.
PSA 📢
The Parks Department will be cleaning up the drain on Sunset Drive (first photo) and cutting around the drain by Walmart on Highway 64 & 24th St. (second photo).
Please be careful driving by the crew and keep an eye out for any debris on the road.
⚠️Winter Storm Warning ⚠️
With the snowstorm and cold weather coming in this weekend, the Street Department will be pre-sanding all emergency, primary and secondary routes.
If you reference the map, you will be able to locate each route. Stay home if you can, and stay safe ❄️
The Parks Department is hard at work adding a guard rail to the spillway on the north side of Thompson Park 🛝
Clean-Up Down US-64 🗑⚠️
The Parks Department will be cleaning up the ditch next to O'Reilly's.
Please be cautious of any workers down this road!
This week at the library ⭐:
January 20th: Storytime, Healthy Kids, Healthy Lifestyles
January 21st: Healthy Kids, Healthy Lifestyles
January 22nd: Healthy Kids, Healthy Lifestyles, Album Folders
Each year, kids grades K-12 are encouraged by the Department of Transportation to promote the message of keeping Oklahoma clean and litter free!
Winners of the Trash Poster Contest receive cash prices and their poster is featured in the annual Trash Poster Calendar.
Get your kiddos involved! Scan the QR code on the flyer to see where you can drop off your submission!
Visit a Little Free Library at the library, Sunset, and Fowler Park!
Checkout this year's most checked out nonfiction for older kids at the Guymon Public Library!
Red Flag Warning High Fire Danger Today and Tomorrow 🚨
Today, the National Weather Service out of Amarillo has placed Texas County under a Red Flag Warning. This warning will be for the remainder of today and go through tomorrow Friday, January 16th. “The Guymon Fire Department, Texas County Sheriff Office, Texas County 911 Center, and Emergency Management are continually at a high awareness level of fire danger, but with an issued Red Flag warning it becomes increasingly critical”, said Guymon Fire Chief Grant Wadley. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will be expected. Combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warmer than normal temperatures create favorable conditions for rapid fire growth. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks including any control burns which are discouraged. Vehicle drivers and operators, be vigilant of trailer chains dragging, tire conditions, trailer brakes, and/or any situation that may cause sparks or flames along the highways. If you should see the start of smoke or fire, please call 911 immediately during this time.
