Week of December 10-16, 2024
Misdemeanor Arrests
None
Felony Arrests
• George Abraham, 21, Canadian; unauthorized use of a vehicle; 12/16/24; HCSO
• David Medrano, 36, Canadian; driving while intoxicated, 3rd or more; 12/14/24; HCSO
Citations
Agency seeks $300 million to bolster Medicaid
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a $300 million transfusion of funds to bolster the state’s Medicaid application process, The Texas Tribune reported.
Week of December 3-9, 2024
Misdemeanor Arrests
• Isay Ramirez, 20, Canadian; warrant for criminal mischief greater than $750, less than $2,500; 12/04/24/ HCSO
Felony Arrests
None
Citations
Phelan drops bid for speaker; no clear winner yet
House Speaker Dade Phelan withdrew last week from seeking another term leading that chamber. After three rounds of voting on Saturday, state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield emerged as the preference of most House Republicans. However, his opponent, state Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, claims to have enough support from both Republicans and Democrats to clear the 76-vote threshold.
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched a public safety announcement (PSA) video reminding Texans of the upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. These changes—which eliminate many vehicle safety inspections—are due to House Bill 3297. The bill was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishing the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles.
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Raymond Trejo is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is now increased to $3,000 during December if the tip is received this month.
Week of November 26-December 2, 2024
Misdemeanor Arrests
None
Felony Arrests
None
Citations
• Mariscal Rosalba Chavez, Liberal, Kansas; speeding; 11/29/24
Reprinted from the December 3, 2009 issue of The Canadian Record
THE FIRST BAZAAR, held in 1906, was a three-day affair that netted $225. It was the brainstorm of a group of determined pioneer women in turn of the century Canadian. Determined to battle the proliferation of saloons and the evils of alcohol in their community, they founded a local chapter of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in 1902.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the AgriLife Extension Crop Production and Protection Seminar Dec. 18 at locations across the Panhandle and South Plains.
The speakers will be virtual, but AgriLife Extension agents in almost every county of the agency’s District 1, headquartered in Amarillo, and District 2, headquartered in Lubbock, will host an in-person event for producers to attend, said Danny Nusser, AgriLife Extension program leader for the North Region.
AMARILLO – Xcel Energy is increasing its wildfire detection and mitigation efforts in the Texas Panhandle by introducing artificial intelligence to spot fires early. We are partnering with Pano AI to install more than 50 camera stations across the region. Carson, Gray, Roberts, Hutchinson, Wheeler, Hemphill, Garza, Cochran, Moore, Potter and Yoakum counties are currently being considered. First responders and firefighters will have immediate access to this data, shortening response times.
