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Misdemeanor ArrestsNoneFelony ArrestsNoneCitationsMichael Shane Ridling, Montgomery; expired registration; 01/08/26
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Candidate filing begins next week in May 2 city, school, hospital, water district elections
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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.
Our Blood Institute, Coffee Memorial Blood Center issues urgent call for Type O Donors
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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.
Local WTAMU students earn special recognition
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Several local students from Canadian and nearby communities earned recognition i WTAMU’s Fall 2025 President’s List and Dean’s List, which were released in conjunction with Fall Commencement Ceremonies.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Five big moves from the Lege in 2025The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights:• Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving a proposed constitutional amendment in November.
SBA relief still available to Texas small businesses and private nonprofits affected by drought
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the Feb.
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Misdemeanor Arrests•Colton Lynn Trevathan, 26, Amarillo; 12/29/25; Warrant for unlicensed carrying weapon; HCSOFelony ArrestsNoneCitationsNone
OIL & GAS REPORT
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Intents to DrillDEAF SMITH (WILDCAT) North Texas Carbon, LLC, #1 Goldie, (1 acres) 163’ FEL & 653’ FNL, Sec 2, Blk M7, BS&F Surv, A-882, 10 mi SE from Hereford TX TD 8000’, (sgd. <mail in application>) VerticalGas Completions
