Misdemeanor Arrests

None

Felony Arrests

• Alvin Dain Reeves, 33, Higgins; warrant for assault of family/household member with previous conviction; warrant for assault of a family/household member with previous conviction; warrant for possession of controlled substance in amount equal to or greater than 4 grams, Penalty Grade 1/1-B; 12/15/23; HCSO

Property tax cuts go into effect

A total of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31. The cuts come in the form of increased home exemptions, lower school district rates, and limiting the amount property appraisals can rise.

Joyce Julaine Newton was born September 8, 1971, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She lost her two-month battle with ovarian cancer on December 12, 2023. She was surrounded at home by loved ones. A celebration of life was held December 15 at the First Presbyterian Chapel in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Intents to Drill

BRISCOE (WILDCAT) Atmos Energy, West Texas Division, #1 ATE208, (1 acres) 1805’ FEL & 1519’ FNL, Sec 20, Blk A, A&B Surv, A-881, 1 mi N from Silverton TX TD 380’, (sgd. Michelle Boillat 806-383-5047) Vertical Cathodic Protection Well

Gas Completions