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Felony Arrests
• Nathaniel Arden W Martinez, 23, Woodward, Oklahoma; warrant for theft of property greater than $2,500, less than $30,000; HCSO
• DeWayne Scott Evans, 54, Canadian; Oklahoma warrant for driving under the influence of drugs; 06/23/26; HCSO

Citations

Abbott wants ban on data centers in rural neighborhoods

Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, according to the Houston Chronicle. Opposition to the facilities is growing because they require large amounts of electricity and water and can be noisy. The governor had previously touted Texas as “the epicenter of AI development.”

The Canadian ISD Board of Trustees met for their regular June meeting to review student achievement, discuss planning for the upcoming school year, and take action on several operational and financial items.

District Reports and Updates

High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets

The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon. The average Texan now spends $233 a month on gasoline, according to a study reported in The Texas Tribune.

A free press protects the rights of all Americans, National Newspaper Association Chair Martha Diaz Aszkenazy, publisher of the San Fernando (California) Valley Sun and El Sol, said today. Next Sunday, May 3, is recognized by UNESCO as World Press Freedom Day.

UNESCO’s World Trends report says press freedom has experienced its steepest decline since 2012.

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Misdemeanor Arrests
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Felony Arrests
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Citations
• Tyvan Brett Hegwood, Canadian; failure to display driver’s license, rider not secured by safety belt (when required), and operating vehicle without license plate (or with one plate); 04/22/26