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AMARILLO – Today, Thursday, Jan. 8, crews will begin preparations for the upcoming forecasted winter weather event by applying brine to roadways across the district. The National Weather Service (NWS) of Amarillo is anticipating snowfall starting later tonight or early Friday morning. Crews will be monitoring and patrolling the roadways for any trouble spots throughout the forecasted winter weather event. The anticipated snowfall could cause some roadways to be slick.

Winter weather driving tips include:

Intents to Drill

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Gas Completions 

LIPSCOMB (FOLLETT, WEST, Cherokee) Bracken Operating, L.L.C., #1 Hoeppner, 5 mi NE from Follett, Sec 85, Blk 10, HT&B RR Surv, A-51, spud 11-8-1960, compl 8-19-2014, tested 9-15-2025, potential 60 mcf, .6 bbls cond, 1 bbls wtr, 50# ftp, 100# CP, TVD 8894’, PBD 8000’ API 42-295-00193, Vertical Recompletion Reclass Oil to Gas

Oil Completions

New laws taking effect in New Year

Misdemeanor Arrests

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Felony Arrests

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Citations

• Michael Shane Ridling, Montgomery; expired registration; 01/08/26

The local political season kicks off next Wednesday, January 14, when candidates may officially begin filing for seats on the City Council and school and hospital boards. Aspirants for public office will have their choice of ten open seats which will be decided in May 2, 2026 elections. 

The deadline to file for a place on the General Election Ballot is Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5 pm.

Details about filing and eligibility for openings on each board are as follows:

Canadian City Council

January 6, 2026 ─ Our Blood Institute-Coffee Memorial Blood Center is in critical need of type O blood donors, with supplies of both O-positive and O-negative blood at low levels following the holidays. With patients living in the balance every day, O donors are needed now to support hospitals and emergency responders.
Two types of O donors with lifesaving impact:
· O-positive (O+) “Gold Donors”