AUSTIN—The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is pleased to announce the availability of even more services on Texas by Texas (TxT), the State’s official digital assistant. Provided by Texas.gov, TxT gives Texans an easy, convenient, and secure way to take care of multiple government services online via a single, personalized account—anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 — Blood supplies across the region have dropped to roughly one day’s worth on hand, and O-negative, O-positive, and platelet donations are at dangerously low levels. Immediate donor response is needed. The situation is so serious that Our Blood Institute (OBI) is now importing blood from the East Coast just to meet hospital demand—a short-term solution that underscores the urgent need for more local donors.
Redistricting attracts a spate of GOP candidates
Redrawing the state’s congressional maps, though being challenged in court, has drawn 114 Republican candidates in the state’s 38 districts with nearly two months left until the filing deadline, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Misdemeanor Arrests
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Felony Arrests
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Citations
• Dennis Val McLanahan, Canadian; speeding; 10/08/25
• Josue Garcia Landa, Enid, Oklahoma; speeding; 10/09/25
CANADIAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CANDIDATES
On Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, Chairman Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the 89th Regular Legislative Session as well as th
Misdemeanor Arrests
• Javier Valenzuela Lopez, 36, Canadian; driving while intoxicated (second offense); 10/03/25; RCSO
