Lynn County Office of Emergency Management

06/18/2026

Prayers for this Troopera Family!!

💙 OFFICER DOWN 💙
Today, Texas DPS Trooper Sergio Romero was killed in the line of duty near Childress in a vehicle accident.

Trooper Romero leaves behind his wife, two young children, and a law enforcement family that is mourning an unimaginable loss.

We stand with his loved ones and our brothers and sisters at the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Rest easy, Trooper Romero. Your watch is over.

06/18/2026

https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/new-world-screwworm

In response to the increased activity in Mexico regarding New World screwworm, Texas A&M AgriLife provides research-backed information to Texas citizens.

06/17/2026

This heat isn't just uncomfortable; it could turn deadly. Take care of yourself, make sure your pets are safe, and check on your older family and neighbors.

06/17/2026

It's HOT🔥🔥🔥✌️

06/17/2026

6/17/2026 09:00

HEAT ADVISORY: Temperatures of 105–110°F are expected. Limit outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and seek air-conditioned spaces. Never leave children, elderly individuals, or pets in vehicles. Check on vulnerable neighbors and family members. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Call 911 for signs of heat stroke.

06/17/2026

A Heat Advisory has been issued the entire area from 1 PM to 9 PM Wednesday. Widespread afternoon temperatures of 105-110 are expected.

06/16/2026

"Work hard. Talk less. Be kind. Stay humble," said DPS Trooper Melissa Flanigan, the Lubbock Lights First Responder of the Week.

06/16/2026

6/15/2026 10:32pm Strong storms heading to Lubbock and may hit parts of the county. Strong winds and rain. Weather Service states it may die down before hitting Lynn.

06/12/2026

Last night we had a severe Thunderstorm with Straight Line Winds being clocked at 78 MPH by the National Weather Service. while 87 was flooded at different spots.

I would like to thank Lynn County Sheriff's Office Thaoka VOLUNTEER Fire Dwpt, Wilson VOLUNTEER Fire Department, Lynn County’s TXDOT, Lynn County Judges Office, O'Donnell Volunteer Fire Department. Lyntegar Electric Cooperative, Inc.and Xcel Energy came out into the storms and were abel to have us up and running before morning.

Thank you to everyone in our County for supporting the men and women that keep our county safe.

God Bless and Stay Safe!!