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Intents to Drill
GRAY (PANHANDLE Gray County Field) O.G.P. Operating, Inc., #2A Parker Fee -A-, (1280 acres) 330’ FWL & 3300’ FNL, Sec 15, Blk H, A W Wallace Surv, A-547, 5.3 mi S from Wesco TX TD 3000’, (sgd. Matthew Burns 214-837-2567) Vertical Recompletion
HARTLEY (REHM, N., Granite Wash) DDD Exploration, Inc., #4045 Walker Ranch, (200 acres) 1’ FSL & 898’ FWL, Sec 36, Blk 1TO, T&NO RR Surv, A-1229, 12 mi SW from Hartley TX TD 6500’, (BHL: 250’ FSL & 1450’ FWL) (sgd. Rebecca Dunn 806-665-0338) Directional Recompletion

Week of April 8-14, 2025

MISDEMEANOR ARRESTS
⦁    Yunier Ibanez Larena, 40, Vernon; violation of bond/protective order; 04/13/25; HCSO

FELONY ARRESTS
⦁    None

CITATIONS
⦁    Loren James Symington, San Antonio; speeding; 04/10/25
⦁    Tracy Ray Cowden, Lubbock; speeding and no financial responsibility; 04/11/25
⦁    Leonel Sanchez Isidro, Imperial, Nebraska; no driver's license (when unlicensed) and no financial responsibility; 04/11/25

Paxton, Cornyn gear up for primary battle
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary. The fireworks already have begun, the Austin American-Statesman reported, with Cornyn calling his rival “a con man and a fraud.”
Paxton, for his part, said he is running to “fight for President Trump’s agenda and take a sledgehammer to the D.C. establishment.” He accused Cornyn of being insufficiently loyal to Trump.

Week of April 1-7, 2025

Misdemeanor Arrests

The Region A Panhandle Water Planning Group (PWPG), a Regional Water Planning Group formed pursuant to the requirements of Senate Bill 1 (75th Legislative Session), will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, at 1:30 PM CST at the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (415 SW 8th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79105) as well as via GoTo Meeting Teleconference at:  https://meet.goto.com/161817317: Access Code: 161-817-317; or call in via phone call at +1 (224)
501-3412.

Week of March 25-April 1, 2025

Misdemeanor Arrests

None

Felony Arrests

None

Citations

• Corbyn Wayne Howard, Lubbock; speeding; 03/26/25

Whitney Jones, Candidate
Hemphill County Hospital Board of Directors

It has been my honor to serve the good people of Hemphill County, and I'm looking forward to continuing this important work as a member of the Hospital District Board of Directors.

Thoughtful Communication is something I value. If elected, I'll continue to listen to constructive ideas about our healthcare while ensuring board decisions are explained clearly. I believe in respectful dialogue that moves us forward  as a community.

Dr. Tatum Pennington, Candidate
Canadian ISD Board of Trustees

April 1, 2025

AMARILLO – The National Weather Service (NWS) of Amarillo is forecasting wind gusts of up 55-65 mph for the majority of the Amarillo District today, Tuesday, April 1 (see NWS of Amarillo pictured maps below).

Strong winds increase the potential for blowing dirt, causing limited to zero visibility for the traveling public. TxDOT is encouraging drivers to slow down and drive to conditions if they have to be out on the roads for this high-wind event. 

Intents to Drill

MOORE (PANHANDLE, Red Cave) Beren Corporation, #106 Masterson Estate, (1750 acres) 1650’ FNL & 1650’ FWL, Sec 62, Blk O18, D&P RR Surv, A-788, 2 mi SE from Masterson TX TD 2400’, (sgd. Tyler Walters 316-337-8343) Vertical

MOORE (PANHANDLE, Red Cave) Berexco LLC, #7432 Masterson G, (2305 acres) 330’ FNL & 1650’ FWL, Sec 98, Blk 3T, T&NO RR Surv, A-688, 2 mi E from Masterson TX TD 2400’, (sgd. Tyler Walters 316-337-8343) Vertical