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THE BLOTTER
Misdemeanor Arrests
• Adan Devora-Galindo, 32, Amarillo; arrested on Potter County warrant for discharging firearm in certain municipalities; 10/29/25; HCSO
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
Premiums rise as ACA open enrollment begins
The window for signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is now open through Jan. 15, with most Texans expected to pay considerably higher premiums, The Texas Tribune reported. Federal subsidies that reduced premium rates will expire at year’s end without congressional action.
OIL & GAS REPORT
Intents to Drill
None
Gas Completions
ROBERTS (ST. CLAIR, Granite Wash) Texakoma E & P, LLC, #4 N McMordie 125, 14.5 mi NW from Miami, Sec 125, Blk C, G&M Surv, A-603, spud 9-6-2022, compl 11-15-2022, tested 6-28-2025, potential 7 mcf, 0 bbls cond, 0 bbls wtr, 40# ftp, 40# CP, TVD 8150’, PBD 8062’ API 42-393-32759, Vertical Recompletion Reclass Oil to Gas
OIL & GAS REPORT
Intents to Drill
LIPSCOMB (LIPSCOMB, S.E., Cleveland) Mewbourne Oil Company, #C002DM Kelln 201/152 A, (1286.3 acres) 250’ FNL & 1320’ FWL, Sec 201, Blk 43, H&TC RR Surv, A-115, 24 mi SE from Booker TX TD 8606’, (BHL: 303’ FSL & 1320’ FWL Sec 152, Blk 43, H&TC, A-1426) (sgd. Jana Cates 806-352-7520, x1625) Horizontal
Gas Completions
None
THE BLOTTER
Misdemeanor Arrests
• Daigen Dayne Howard, 18, Miami; driving while license is invalid; 10/21/25; RCSO
• Jennifer Carpenter, 43, McLean; failure to maintain financial responsibility and driving while license is invalid or suspended, with prior convictions; 10/24/25; HCSO
Felony Arrests
None
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans
The continuing federal shutdown means food benefits provided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported. Of those affected, nearly half are children.
Texas Food Banks mobilize as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits and federal paychecks
TEXAS – As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, food banks across Texas are ramping up emergency response efforts to support families facing missed paychecks and delayed nutrition benefits. With federal employees and armed service members in Texas at risk of income disruption, and SNAP benefit delays beginning November 1, the state’s emergency food system is bracing for a surge in need.
