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Misdemeanor ArrestsNoneFelony ArrestsNoneCitationsMichael Shane Ridling, Montgomery; expired registration; 01/08/26

The local political season kicks off next Wednesday, January 14, when candidates may officially begin filing for seats on the City Council and school and hospital boards. Aspirants for public office will have their choice of ten open seats which will be decided in May 2, 2026 elections.

January 6, 2026 ─ Our Blood Institute-Coffee Memorial Blood Center is in critical need of type O blood donors, with supplies of both O-positive and O-negative blood at low levels following the holidays.

Several local students from Canadian and nearby communities earned recognition i WTAMU’s Fall 2025 President’s List and Dean’s List, which were released in conjunction with Fall Commencement Ceremonies.

Five big moves from the Lege in 2025The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights:• Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving a proposed constitutional amendment in November.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the Feb. 2, 2026 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning March 18, 2025.

Misdemeanor Arrests•Colton Lynn Trevathan, 26, Amarillo; 12/29/25; Warrant for unlicensed carrying weapon; HCSOFelony ArrestsNoneCitationsNone  

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