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Body Week of July 23-29, 2024Misdemeanor Arrests• Chad Joseph Harris, 35, Canadian; criminal trespass and expired registration (02/22); 07/24/24; HCSOFelony Arrests• Chad Joseph Harris, 35, Canadian; criminal mischief greater than $2,500, less than $30,000; 07/24/24; HCSOCitations

Body Expanded passenger rail again on the tableA huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas officials to again consider expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard.

Body Week of July 16-22, 2024Misdemeanor ArrestsNoneFelony ArrestsNoneCitations• Juvenile, Littlefield; speeding; 07/16/24• Joshua Kent Watts, Canadian; speeding; 07/16/24

Body The Texas Climate Smart Initiative, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, has announced financial incentives for farmers, ranchers and small forest owners statewide who volunteer to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices.

Body PUC outlines consumer protection rulesAs the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties, especially during extreme...

Body Week of July 9-15, 2024Misdemeanor ArrestsNoneFelony ArrestsNoneCitations• Lisbeth Hernandez, Canadian; operate unregistered motor vehicle, no financial responsibility and no driver’s license (when unlicensed); 07/11/24

Body Abbott demands probe into power outagesMore than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know why.

Body Week of July 2-8, 2024Misdemeanor ArrestsNoneFelony ArrestsLuis Antonio Gallo Batista, 44, Houston; forger govt/national inst/money/security; 07/03/24; TXDPS-CanadianCitations

Body Canadian’s tribute to this area’s servicemen and women—and to others who have honorably served their country—was brought to vivid life last week with the panoramic display of United States flags flying in solemn formation on the historic Wagon Bridge for seven days during the...

Body Intents to DrillNoneGas Completions NoneOil CompletionsNone