Andy Holloway, County Extension Agent ANR, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Hemphill County, has received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents. He accepted the award during the 2023 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
A fire on the IV Ranch east of Canadian burned 1,957 acres of grassland Thursday. Fifteen area fire departments and the Texas Forest Service were engaged in the 7-1/2-hour battle to stop its spread.
As the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 looms, the Canadian Volunteer Fire Department has again announced plans for its fourth annual tribute to the firefighters who responded to the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center in New York City.
Taylor Moore, author of Down Range and Firestorm, is bringing his just-released third book in the popular Garrett Kohl series with him to Canadian this week for an autograph party at the Stumblin’ Goat Saloon.
Moore will be at The Goat from 5-7 pm on Friday, Sept. 1, for the release of his new book, Ricochet. Copies will be available for purchase and for autographs.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is extending the public comment period seeking public input on a proposal to list the dunes sagebrush lizard as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The public comment period will now be open for 90 days, closing October 2, 2023.
On Saturday, August 26, the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office reported the apprehension and arrest of Brennon Joel Meyers, 36, on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, evading arrest in a motor vehicle, aggravated assault of a public servant, deadly conduct and reckless driving.
Misdemeanor Arrests
•Kiara Diane Hammons, 17, Higgins; possession less than 2 ounces of marijuana; 8/25/23; HCSO
•Stephanie Sell, 31, Grand Island, Nebraska; pedestrian in roadway; 8/23/23; RCSO
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Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave
The agency that operates the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American-Statesman.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has asked electric users to reduce energy use as the state continues to face a tenacious heat wave.
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COLLEGE STATION — On Friday, a helicopter delivering water to the 150-acre Barth Fire in Caldwell County almost collided with a drone that came within feet of the aircraft.
Drones are a serious safety hazard for both the aviation resources as well as the firefighters on the ground and can cause a serious or fatal accident if they collide with firefighting aircraft.
