Quanah Tribune-Chief

02/13/2026

This week’s paper will be out on newsstands tomorrow. The printing press broke down causing delays.

01/07/2026

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨

On Tuesday, Jan. 6, a high-speed pursuit took place in Childress, traveling into Quanah, according to the Childress Police Department.

At approximately 7 p.m., City of Childress and Childress County units were advised of a “Be on the Lookout” (BOLO) for a white Kia in reference to multiple retail theft incidents. At approximately 7:49 p.m., officers observed the vehicle pull into Pilot Travel Center in Childress.

“When officers attempted to make contact, the vehicle fled, nearly striking an officer on foot and almost colliding with another patrol unit as it entered the highway,” Childress Police Chief Jerrald Johnson said. “Officers initiated a high-speed pursuit into Quanah, where the suspect vehicle crashed into an unoccupied building. The occupants fled on foot.”

According to Johnson, one suspect was taken into custody, while a second suspect remains outstanding, despite an extensive search utilizing K-9 units and drones.

No officers were injured during the incident, according to Childress Police Department reports.

“I would like to thank all assisting agencies for their support, including Childress County, Hardeman County, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Game Wardens, the T.L. Roach Unit and K-9 teams,” Johnson said.

12/30/2025

The City of Quanah's new ATV/Golf Cart Ordinance can be found at the following link:
https://cityofquanah.com/announcements

12/13/2025

The ENTIRE City of Quanah Budget is published in this week's QTC. It's available at United, Allsups, Dollar General, and Hop-In.

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

The Quanah City Council failed to rename the Three Rivers Ballroom after a 3-3 split decision, with Mayor Glen Tole casting the deciding vote against the renaming effort, while the council also dis…

12/08/2025

Public Statement Regarding City Council Meeting Location
Due to the expectation of a crowd that may exceed the legal occupancy limit of Quanah City Hall, the City of Quanah will be prepared to adjust the location of the upcoming City Council meeting in order to ensure public safety and full compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
In accordance with our City Charter, the meeting will still be called to order at Quanah City Hall at the originally posted time. If the crowd size exceeds the building’s legal capacity, the Council will consider a motion to recess and reconvene at the Three Rivers Ballroom, located at 204 South Main Street, Quanah, Texas. This location has been selected because it can safely accommodate a larger number of attendees if needed.
Mayor Glen Tole and City Administrator David Wilson have determined that preparing for this potential relocation is in the best interest of public safety, transparency, and ensuring that every citizen who wishes to attend has the opportunity to be present.
This temporary adjustment would be made solely to:
• Protect the safety of our citizens
• Comply with fire code and building occupancy requirements
• Ensure that every member of the public has the ability to attend and participate
If required, the amended meeting notice identifying the Three Rivers Ballroom as the alternate location will be posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in compliance with state law.
The City Council and I remain committed to transparency, public access, and open government. We appreciate the community’s understanding as we take the steps necessary to conduct our business safely and in accordance with the law.
If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 940-663-5336

12/04/2025

12/01/2025

11/26/2025

The Quanah City Council is considering converting the Three Rivers Ballroom into a convention center, which would redirect hotel occupancy tax funds from the Chamber of Commerce, with some councilo…

10/31/2025

There's been issues with the press two weeks in a row now. Both last week and this week, the press broke down causing a day delay in it being on the newsstand and being mailed. Sorry for the delays!