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Body April 1, 2025AMARILLO – The National Weather Service (NWS) of Amarillo is forecasting wind gusts of up 55-65 mph for the majority of the Amarillo District today, Tuesday, April 1 (see NWS of Amarillo pictured maps below).

Body Intents to DrillMOORE (PANHANDLE, Red Cave) Beren Corporation, #106 Masterson Estate, (1750 acres) 1650’ FNL & 1650’ FWL, Sec 62, Blk O18, D&P RR Surv, A-788, 2 mi SE from Masterson TX TD 2400’, (sgd.

Body Senate bill would curb home insurance rates without approvalLawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Body Misdemeanor ArrestsNoneFelony ArrestsNoneCitations• Diana Hurtado, Liberal, Kansas; traffic offense Class C; 03/20/25• David Madrid, Grand Prairie; display expired license plates; 03/20/25

Body Intents to DrillPOTTER (PANHANDLE, Red Cave) Berexco LLC, #7316 Masterson G, (2305 acres) 1650’ FWL & 2307’ FSL, Sec 73, Blk O18, D&P RR Surv, A-1024, 2 mi E from Masterson TX TD 2400’, (sgd.

Body Senate backs prayer time, Ten Commandments in classroomsThe Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

Body Misdemeanor ArrestsNoneFelony ArrestsNoneCitations

Body Texas farmers concerned over growing trade warTexas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Body Intents to DrillNoneGas CompletionsNoneOil CompletionsHANSFORD (HANSFORD, NORTH, Cherokee) King Operating Corporation, #3 Ayres 79V, 7 mi NE from Gruver, Sec 79, Blk 45, H&TC RR Surv, A-317, spud 10-29-2022, compl 5-1-2023, tested 12-18-2024, potential 2 bbls-oil, 0 mcf, 2 bbls...

Body AMARILLO, Texas (Mar. 16, 2025) – Xcel Energy has successfully restored power to nearly all 68,000 customers affected by the historic windstorm on Friday, March 14.