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Candidate filing continues for candidates seeking a place on the ballot in the May 4 city council and hospital, school and groundwater district board elections.

AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced this week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 1.6 percent more than in February 2023.

Misdemeanor Arrests • Ellen Jane Frost, 38, Grove, Oklahoma; possession of less than 2 ounces marijuana; 2/1/24; HCSO Felony Arrests • Ellen Jane Frost, 38, Grove, Oklahoma; possession of 2-4 grams of a controlled substance, Penalty Grade 2; 1/31/24; HCSO

TEA annual report just released The Texas Education Agency’s annual report was released last week. It indicates per-student funding in the 2021-2022 school year averaged $14,928 per student, up 42% since 2011.

‘Stewarding Our Water Future’ conference to be held March 21-22 in Amarillo With the realization of depleting irrigation and domestic well levels, a continued emphasis on “economic development” at virtually any cost regardless of impact, and pervasive talk of a diminishing Ogallala aquifer, it’s...

Canadian City Secretary Kimberly Sloat received notice recently that she had successfully completed the requirements for recertification through the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program.

Misdemeanor Arrests • Kyler Patric Koch, 25, Canadian; resist arrest, search or transport; 1/26/24; HCSO • Devin Shane Thompson, 25; Prague, Oklahoma; warrant for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana; 1/29/24; HCSO Felony Arrests None Citations

Standoff at border continues between state, feds A standoff at an Eagle Pass park continues as the Department of Homeland Security has sent a second letter to Gov. Greg Abbott demanding access to the Rio Grande park that is now under state control.

Candidate filing is underway for candidates seeking a place on the ballot in the May 4 city council and hospital, school and groundwater district board elections.

AMARILLO, Texas (Jan. 25, 2024) – Xcel Energy is reminding customers that cold weather can often lead to higher energy bills as area residents use more electricity to warm their homes and businesses.