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Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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...

Body 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 Felony Arrests None Citations

Body 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.

Body Misdemeanor Arrests  Sara Lucille Gilley, 32, Canadian; possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana; 8/18/23; HCSO Ana Vargas, 32, Canadian; simple assault; 8/18/23; HCSO Felony Arrests Rebecca Jean Barnes, 34, Higgins; fugitive from justice; 8/19/23; HCSO Richard...

Body 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.

Body AMARILLO – Electricity providers in the Southwest Power Pool, including Xcel Energy, expect a spike in demand as extreme heat spreads across the central U.S. this week, prompting Xcel Energy and other member companies to encourage conservation among their customers.

Body STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below grade-level, the Texas Tribune...