Patti Beard, 57, of Pampa, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

A celebration of Patti’s life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, April 25, at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Minister Sherye Talley, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Ryan Sawyer, Claims Benefit Advisor for the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), will be in Canadian on Monday, April 27. Claims Advisors serve veterans, their dependents and survivors, in all matters pertaining to veterans' disability benefits and rights. The TVC is the designated agency of the state of Texas to represent the State and its veterans before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Axel Rose Renteria, 22, Wichita Falls; driving while intoxicated with BAC greater than 0.15, possession of less than 2 ounces marijuana, unlawful carrying a weapon; HCSO

Felony Arrests

• Courtney Renae Jones, 37, Jourdanton; warrant for evading arrest/detention with vehicle; HCSO

Cost for future water needs could reach $174B

Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is more than twice the projected cost in the previous state water plan published in 2022.