Potter County Sheriff Office

06/18/2026

ORDER RESCINDING BURN BAN
On June 16th County Judge Nancy Tanner signed an ORDER RESCINDING THE BURN BAN. The conditions whch warranted entering the prohibited outdoor burning have been substatially ameliorated by precipitation, and current conditions no longer require such a prohibition. The County Judge hereby finds that the conditions requiring the order entered by Commissioners Court on April 13, 2026 no longer exist, and hereby RESCINDS such order.
IT IS SO ORDERED and signed this 16th day of June, 2026.

All of that being said we still encourage you to be very safe with any burning. Have water close by just in case!

06/16/2026

This lesson Bridgett covered was on Stress Management. The students used a balloon to visualize the stress they may be carrying in their day to day lives. Check out these clips!

06/10/2026

Does this little lady look familiar? Deputies have been out on Coyote Trail with her trying to locate an owner. If you know who she might belong to, please call our office at 806-379-2900.

06/01/2026

Last week, Bridgett had a total of 80 people who attended her Life Skills class. The lesson was on Building Strengths. Everyone was provided a list of strengths and they enjoyed going over those.
Check out these clips...

05/26/2026

I was informed that this organization is already in Amarillo ready to help, Anyone in the affected area of the wildfires may look into this for some help!
We are sharing this information about Texans on Mission (formally Texas Baptist Men) as a possible resource for individuals and families impacted by the fire.
Texans on Mission is a Christian volunteer organization that provides disaster relief and humanitarian assistance. Their work includes helping communities recover after disasters through services such as cleanup efforts, volunteer support, and meeting practical needs during times of crisis. The form below will need to be filled out and I am told they will contact you!

Please click the link to complete this form.

05/25/2026

Thank you. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Fire relief - Please check out the resources available at this event on Saturday.

05/20/2026

It has been a devasting, long few days. I want to express our sincere condolences to those in the area of Dowell Rd/ Eagle Tree and the Bishop Estates/Hills area, for several have damage, several have lost everything. I want you all to know that the Potter County Sheriff's Office will continue to be seen in these areas for safety and security. Our patrol officers will be required to be making runs through all of the areas for several weeks. These areas are very active with Excel, First Responders and lots of out of county state and federal fire investigators getting assessments of the damage, so PLEASE be mindful of these folks as they drive around the areas. One thing I ask of those living in the area, if you see someone that you don't feel belongs in that area call our office at 379-2900, get a description, location and let us know we will check on it. We are there for your safety and we want to prevent anyone looting in the area for sure. If you don't live in these areas we are asking you to stay out, we do not need lookers in the area on top of all the first responders and workers that are present! Know that we are here and a phone call away. Most of the command will be released later today several of us have worked many hours some for 24 to 36 hours, HOWEVER we will be there to watch your places! So please if you see anyone that does not belong report them. Again be very careful in the area with all the moving Excel and first responder vehicles.
We do say THANK YOU to ALL of the fire departments that have responded Potter County Fire-Rescue Amarillo Fire Department, (others that responded to help) Amarillo Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety - Northwest Texas Region, Texas Game Wardens, Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management, Potter County - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Services, that help with feed and water for so many animals. I may have missed some, and I am sorry, but we appreciate all the help, and all that help feed the hungry souls as they continued to work.

Sheriff Thomas

05/19/2026

Please see the attached Re-Entry Plan by the Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management.

REENTRY & EVACUATION UPDATE (2:45PM)

Response agencies are preparing to begin a phased reentry process for certain evacuation areas beginning at 3:00PM, Tuesday, May 19th. Because conditions vary significantly throughout the impacted areas, reentry procedures and access levels will differ by neighborhood.

At this time, neighborhoods are expected to fall into one of the following categories:

TEMPORARY ENTRY ACCESS ONLY (from 1061 and Ranch Rd. or 1061 and W. Ranch View Dr.)
Beginning at 3:00pm, residents in the following areas may be allowed limited escorted access to check property conditions, retrieve essential belongings, or assess damage before exiting the area again:

▪️Bishop Estates from 3:00pm to 9:00pm
▪️Bishop Ranches from 3:00pm to 9:00pm

FULL REENTRY WITH CONTROLLED ACCESS (from I-40 frontage and S. Dowell Rd.)
Beginning at 6:00pm, residents in the following areas may be allowed to return to their homes while law enforcement maintains controlled access points to limit non-resident traffic and sightseeing activity:

▪️Two Deer Creek
▪️Eagle Tree
▪️Quail Canyon
▪️Alta Vista Estates
▪️Dripping Springs
▪️Silver Pointe

Residents returning to affected areas should be prepared for:
▪️Law enforcement checkpoints
▪️Designated entry points
▪️Potential utility outages
▪️Hazardous conditions, including debris, and downed lines

Residents are strongly encouraged to follow all directions from emergency personnel while in the affected areas.

Response agencies understand the urgency many residents feel to return home. Every effort is being made to provide access as quickly as possible while ensuring the safety of residents, utility crews, first responders, and recovery personnel still operating in the area.

05/19/2026

Throughout the summer months, Bridgett will be teaching a Life Skills curriculum all across the jail. Last week, she had a total of 105 participants who attended her lesson on "Attitude." Check out the clip below...