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Week of July 16-22, 2024

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• Juvenile, Littlefield; speeding; 07/16/24

• Joshua Kent Watts, Canadian; speeding; 07/16/24

The Texas Climate Smart Initiative, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, has announced financial incentives for farmers, ranchers and small forest owners statewide who volunteer to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices.

PUC outlines consumer protection rules

As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties, especially during extreme heat.

“Ensuring the power stays on for all Texans, regardless of their financial situation, is a top priority for all of us at the PUCT,” Executive Director Connie Corona said.

Week of July 9-15, 2024

Misdemeanor Arrests

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• Lisbeth Hernandez, Canadian; operate unregistered motor vehicle, no financial responsibility and no driver’s license (when unlicensed); 07/11/24

Abbott demands probe into power outages

More than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know why. The Austin American-Statesman reported Abbott has ordered the Public Utility Commission to conduct an immediate study into why the Houston area has again been hit by widespread power outages.

Week of July 2-8, 2024

Misdemeanor Arrests

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Felony Arrests

Luis Antonio Gallo Batista, 44, Houston; forger govt/national inst/money/security; 07/03/24; TXDPS-Canadian

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Canadian’s tribute to this area’s servicemen and women—and to others who have honorably served their country—was brought to vivid life last week with the panoramic display of United States flags flying in solemn formation on the historic Wagon Bridge for seven days during the 2024 Independence Day celebration.

The inaugural dedication of Canadian’s Field of Honor was held here on July 4 at 2 pm. The Canadian River Wagon Bridge was lined on both sides with 500 American flags—all dedicated to or in memory of the heroes chosen by those who purchased them.

Intents to Drill
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Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat

 A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune reported.

Libel and conspiracy claims against four defendants in a lawsuit filed last year by the family of Thomas Brown were dismissed last week by Texas’ Seventh District Court of Appeals. It was the second court decision in response to the lawsuit, following a previous ruling in June 2023 dismissing four other defendants in the case.