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Body AMARILLO–An extended streak of record-setting temperatures in Xcel Energy’s Texas-New Mexico service area has driven up electricity usage and billing costs, following a trend seen across many parts of the country.

Body Misdemeanor Arrests •Jose Sabita Mejia Buezo, 29, Woodward, Oklahoma; failure to report non-injury accident; 8/1/23; TxDPS •Santos Eduardo Mendoza, 21, Woodward, Oklahoma; driving without insurance and driving without a license; 8/1/23; TxDPS Felony Arrests None

Body Child care centers closing across state An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported.

Body An effort to replace Canadian’s 45-year-old swimming pool is gaining traction this summer from a coalition of elected officials who believe that a new facility, designed to be used year-round, could benefit the entire community in a variety of ways.

Body Week of July 25-31, 2023 Misdemeanor Arrests •Mario Herminio Manriquez, 35, Canadian; Health and Safety Violation, Class C; HCSO Felony Arrests None Citations

Body Week of July 25-31, 2023 Misdemeanor Arrests •Mario Herminio Manriquez, 35, Canadian; Health and Safety Violation, Class C; HCSO Felony Arrests None Citations

Body Since its premiere at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival in February, For The Record, about The Canadian Record newspaper, has attracted much attention on a national level---including the PBS NewsHour, which will air a segment about the Record and Canadian on August 2.

Body Misdemeanor Arrests •Johnny Dale Keahey, 52, Guymon, OK; warrant for possession of less than 2 oz of marijuana; 7/21/23; HCSO •Michael Andrew Williams, 30, Miami, TX; assault causing bodily injury family member; interference with emergency request for assistance; evading arrest...

Body Filmmaker Heather Courtney’s documentary about The Canadian Record and its editor and publisher Laurie Ezzell Brown screened this weekend at The Palace Theatre. The attendees all gave the film great reviews. The admission fee was $5 and designated for local non-profits.

Body Misdemeanor Arrests •Diana Lynn Christenson, 70, Higgins; no driver’s license and operating unregistered motor vehicle; 7/14/23; HCSO •Cynthia Diane Clark, 44, Canadian; assault against elderly or disabled individual; 7/16/23; HCSO Felony Arrests