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Seventy-two Canadian High School seniors will receive their diplomas during graduation ceremonies held at 10 am this Saturday, May 18, at Wildcat Stadium.

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Victor DeLeon, 34, Dallas; unlawful carrying weapon and possession of less than 2 ounces marijuana; 5/10/24; HCSO

Felony Arrests

• Brandon Bernard Tabron, 38, Mesquite; possession of 1-4 grams of a controlled substance, Penalty Grade 2; 5/10/24; HCSO

Flood victims urged caution upon returning home
As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution. Among the recommendations:

Intents to Drill

HARTLEY (LATHEM, S., Des Moines) Fortay, Inc., #9 Bryant, Malcolm, (1266.81 acres) 675’ FWL & 267’ FNL, Sec 17, Blk 1, WM Co Surv, A-265, 2.6 mi SE from Hartley TX TD 9000’, (sgd. Greg Bilbro 512-695-2756) Vertical Recompletion

The Smokehouse Creek Fire started about a mile north of Stinnett in Hutchinson County on the morning of Monday, February 26, when a decayed Xcel Energy pole broke off at the ground, downing the power line and igniting the grasses below.

Misdemeanor Arrests

None

Felony Arrests

• Courtney Renae Jones, 35, Jourdanton; evading arrest or detention with vehicle; 5/2/24; HCSO

Citations

• Matthew James Adamson, Amarillo; no financial responsibility; 5/2/24

Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average

April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.

Durham, North Carolina –– The award-winning PBS series Reel South has announced a new season of exemplary films documenting the cultures and histories that redefine the American South. Coming to PBS stations and streaming platforms, the new season has been released weekly since April 08, 2024.

WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Senator Ted Cruz (TX) introduced the Livestock Indemnity Program Enhancement Act to help Texas livestock producers recover from the devastating wildfires that occurred in the Texas Panhandle earlier this year.

Area food producers/crafters, providers and advocates are invited to the Ogallala Common’s Texas Panhandle Local Food Summit on Tuesday, May 14. The Summit will be held at the Pampa EDC Building Meeting Room, located at 200 Ballard St. in downtown Pampa, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.