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Physicians Advise Staying Cool, Hydrated as Temperatures Soar
The heat is on in Texas with high temperatures predicted to near or eclipse 100 degrees this week in many areas. Physicians are cautioning everyone: Avoid the dangers of overheating.
Thousands of people recently died of heat exposure during an intense outbreak of high temperatures in France and other parts of Europe, according to French and Belgian government authorities.
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Misdemeanor Arrests
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Felony Arrests
• Nathaniel Arden W Martinez, 23, Woodward, Oklahoma; warrant for theft of property greater than $2,500, less than $30,000; HCSO
• DeWayne Scott Evans, 54, Canadian; Oklahoma warrant for driving under the influence of drugs; 06/23/26; HCSO
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Abbott wants ban on data centers in rural neighborhoods
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, according to the Houston Chronicle. Opposition to the facilities is growing because they require large amounts of electricity and water and can be noisy. The governor had previously touted Texas as “the epicenter of AI development.”
School board authorizes redemption of $4.5m in bond funds for capital projects
The Canadian ISD Board of Trustees met for their regular June meeting to review student achievement, discuss planning for the upcoming school year, and take action on several operational and financial items.
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High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon. The average Texan now spends $233 a month on gasoline, according to a study reported in The Texas Tribune.
