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Body On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Representative Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the upcoming 89th Regular Legislative Session.

Body Report by Rob Williams for Texas A&M AgriLifeThe Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a two-day, multi-state agriculture tour of ranches Sept. 9-10.

Body Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercountedAs Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related to heat in Texas and nationwide are likely undercounted, the Texas Standard reported.

Body AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking public input on the future of US 287, a corridor that spans 671 miles from Port Arthur to Amarillo and plays a major role in moving people and goods through Texas.

Body Week of August 13-20, 2024Misdemeanor Arrests• Kelly Dawn Hudson, 48, Amarillo; possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license invalid with previous conviction/suspension without financial restitution; 08/06/24; HCSO

Body Pandemic relief funds for schools about to endTexas public schools received more than $19 billion in pandemic relief funds over the last four years, but that pipeline of cash will largely end on Sept. 30, The Texas Tribune reported.

Body AMARILLO—On June 15, 2023, the town of Perryton was hit by an EF-3 tornado, killing three people, and causing millions of dollars in damage, including the Perryton Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services station.

Body Week of July 30-August 5, 2024Misdemeanor ArrestsNoneFelony ArrestsNoneCitations• Oghenemine Raphael Imarah, Cypress, Texas; display expired license plates and no financial responsibility; 07/30/24

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Body Pattern of abuse at Texas juvenile facilitiesA federal investigation into five state facilities concluded children in custody face excessive force, sexual abuse and a lack of vital services, The Dallas Morning News reported.