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.
Intents to Drill
None
Gas Completions
None
Oil Completions
MOORE (PANHANDLE, Red Cave) SNW Operating Company, #2025 Thompson, 4.5 mi NE from Masterson, Sec 2, Blk B10, EL&RR RR Surv, A-576, spud 4-12-2022, compl 4-30-2022, tested 11-24-2025, potential 2 bbls-oil, 1 mcf, 7 bbls wtr, 175# ftp, 20# CP, TVD 2380’, PBD 2300’ API 42-341-33670, Vertical
The Hemphill County Appraisal District’s Notices of Appraised Value will soon be mailed to Hemphill County property owners. The notices will focus on value only, and the tax statement with your total amount due will be mailed in October. As always, please check your notice to ensure that correct exemptions are shown and that your owner information is accurate, including physical and mailing addresses. We make every effort for accuracy in the CAD office and will provide assistance if you need it. Please stop by.
Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson met this week with Texas A&M Forest Service leadership, including Area Operations Chief Lee Andersen, Director Al Davis, Judge Johnson, and Deputy Director Wes Moorehead (in photo). The group discussed resources, VFD grant funding, mitigation efforts and their requests for the next legislative session. TFS is in the process of purchasing nine additional aircraft to be stationed in Abilene and the surrounding area. These aircraft would be available should Hemphill County or surrounding communities need them.
Leadership Canadian class members recently toured 100th Meridian Ranch, owned by Justin and Bryn Rader, for an inside look at one of the area’s innovative agricultural businesses. Participants met with the ranch team, including Justin Rader, Dusty Billings, Lane Hale, and Kortni Hale, who each shared their roles in the operation.
Justin discussed the history of the ranch and its growth from a traditional cattle operation into a diversified business that now includes a successful bull leasing program.
Intents to Drill
MOORE (PANHANDLE, Red Cave) P & F Operating, LLC, #16 Thompson, (81.02 acres) 1421’ FNL & 329’ FWL, Sec 61, Blk O18, D&P RR Surv, A-405, 15 mi SE from Dumas TD 3000’, (sgd. Fritdjy Exavier 561-563-3826) Vertical
Gas Completions
Misdemeanor Arrests
None
Felony Arrests
None
Citations
• Jason Erwin Hernandez, Garden City, Kansas; speeding; 04/09/26
• Andrew Jake Ormand, Canadian; use of equipment not approved; 04/08/26
