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Leadership Canadian class members recently toured 100th Meridian Ranch, owned by Justin and Bryn Rader, for an inside look at one of the area’s innovative agricultural businesses. Participants met with the ranch team, including Justin Rader, Dusty Billings, Lane Hale, and Kortni Hale, who each shared their roles in the operation.

Justin discussed the history of the ranch and its growth from a traditional cattle operation into a diversified business that now includes a successful bull leasing program. 

Intents to Drill

MOORE (PANHANDLE, Red Cave) P & F Operating, LLC, #16 Thompson, (81.02 acres) 1421’ FNL & 329’ FWL, Sec 61, Blk O18, D&P RR Surv, A-405, 15 mi SE from Dumas TD 3000’, (sgd. Fritdjy Exavier 561-563-3826) Vertical

Gas Completions 

Misdemeanor Arrests

None

Felony Arrests

None

Citations

• Jason Erwin Hernandez, Garden City, Kansas; speeding; 04/09/26

• Andrew Jake Ormand, Canadian; use of equipment not approved; 04/08/26

Patrick warns GOP could lose state House majority

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Without that unity, Patrick said that state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, could win, The Dallas Morning News reported.

HEMPHILL COUNTY 
UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TOM ISAACS, CANDIDATE

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Jeffrey Jack Bowen, 40, Azle; warrant for two counts of theft of property valued at more than $750, less than $2,500; 04/04/26; HCSO

Felony Arrests

• Jeffrey Jack Bowen, 40, Azle; warrant for two counts of credit card or debit card abuse; 04/04/26; HCSO