EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND—The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the 44th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on May 3-4, 2025 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This year’s national tribute will honor 70 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024 and 70 firefighters who died in previous years. The honorees will include the following Texas firefighters:
Intent to Drill
COLLINGSWORTH (WILDCAT) Enterprise Product OperatingLLC, #1 SB-1, (1 acres) 1836’ FEL & 2424’ FSL, Sec 74, Blk 16, H&GN RR Surv, A-815, 7 mi SW from Samnorwood TD 400’, (sgd. Kelly Hunter 903-988-8642) Vertical Cathode Protection well
HEMPHILL (CANADIAN, SE, Tonkawa) MMGL TXPH, LLC, #2 Mathers Ranch, (640 acres) 1980’ FNL & 1980’ FWL, H Jackson Surv, A-335, 10 mi E from Canadian TD 11000’, (Kathy McClurkan 972-628-1660) Vertical Recompletion
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TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings
After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022.
AMARILLO — High Plains Public Radio is hosting an open house at their new studios in Arts in the Sunset (3701 Plains Blvd.) on May 2, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. The event will coincide with the art center’s First Friday Art Walk, and it will feature live music, refreshments, and studio tours. The public is encouraged to stop by and learn more about Amarillo’s local public radio station.
Intents to Drill
MOORE (PANHANDLE, Red Cave) Beren Corporation, #28 Masterson Estate, (1750 acres) 1650’ FWL & 990’ FSL, Sec 60, Blk O16, D&P RR Surv, A-621, 3.5 mi E from Masterson TX TD 3550’, (sgd. Tyler Walters 316-337-8343) Vertical Recompletion
POTTER (WILDCAT) Strike Operating Company LLC, #1 SEP01, (1 acres) 621’ FEL & 316’ FSL, Sec 28, Blk GM3, G&M Surv, A-434, 1 mi within Amarillo TX TD 370’, (sgd. Michelle Boillat 806-383-5047) Vertical CATHODIC PROTECTION WELL
Gas Completions
Misdemeanor Arrests
• James Shawn Canada, 52, Canadian; failure to maintain financial responsibility and expired drivers license; 04/20/25; HCSO
House passes school voucher bill
The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, announced Friday he recommended that chamber accept the House version, which prioritizes children with special education needs for vouchers.
Early voting begins tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22, in the May 3 Hemphill County Hospital District and Canadian Independent School District board elections. Thirteen candidates are vying for nine open seats, setting up contested races for both school and hospital boards.
Bryan Bartlett, Candidate
Canadian ISD Board of Trustees
I’m Bryan Bartlett and I’m running for Canadian ISD school board. I graduated from Canadian High School in 2004 and went on to attend West Texas A&M until I moved back home to go to work. I married my wife, Lea, in 2012, and we have two children: Remi, who is in sixth grade, and Case, who is in fourth grade. I’m the vice president of Bartlett’s Lumber and Hardware.
Kent Sisco, Candidate
Canadian ISD Board of Trustees
