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Hemphill County Judge discusses wildfire resources with Texas Forest Service leadership
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Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson met this week with Texas A&M Forest Service leadership, including Area Operations Chief Lee Andersen, Director Al Davis, Judge Johnson, and Deputy Director Wes Moorehead (in photo).
Leadership Canadian wraps up first year with 100th Meridian Ranch tour
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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.
OIL & GAS REPORT
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Intents to DrillMOORE (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) VerticalGas Completions
THE BLOTTER
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Misdemeanor ArrestsNoneFelony ArrestsNoneCitations• Jason Erwin Hernandez, Garden City, Kansas; speeding; 04/09/26• Andrew Jake Ormand, Canadian; use of equipment not approved; 04/08/26
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Patrick warns GOP could lose state House majorityLt. 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.
