Flood victims urged caution upon returning home
As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution. Among the recommendations:
Intents to Drill
HARTLEY (LATHEM, S., Des Moines) Fortay, Inc., #9 Bryant, Malcolm, (1266.81 acres) 675’ FWL & 267’ FNL, Sec 17, Blk 1, WM Co Surv, A-265, 2.6 mi SE from Hartley TX TD 9000’, (sgd. Greg Bilbro 512-695-2756) Vertical Recompletion
The Smokehouse Creek Fire started about a mile north of Stinnett in Hutchinson County on the morning of Monday, February 26, when a decayed Xcel Energy pole broke off at the ground, downing the power line and igniting the grasses below.
Misdemeanor Arrests
None
Felony Arrests
• Courtney Renae Jones, 35, Jourdanton; evading arrest or detention with vehicle; 5/2/24; HCSO
Citations
• Matthew James Adamson, Amarillo; no financial responsibility; 5/2/24
Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average
April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.
Durham, North Carolina –– The award-winning PBS series Reel South has announced a new season of exemplary films documenting the cultures and histories that redefine the American South. Coming to PBS stations and streaming platforms, the new season has been released weekly since April 08, 2024.
WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Senator Ted Cruz (TX) introduced the Livestock Indemnity Program Enhancement Act to help Texas livestock producers recover from the devastating wildfires that occurred in the Texas Panhandle earlier this year.
Area food producers/crafters, providers and advocates are invited to the Ogallala Common’s Texas Panhandle Local Food Summit on Tuesday, May 14. The Summit will be held at the Pampa EDC Building Meeting Room, located at 200 Ballard St. in downtown Pampa, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
AMARILLO – TxDOT’s Amarillo District is hosting an online virtual meeting for the 2025-2028 Rural TIP. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information and receive comments on which transportation projects may be coming to your area.
A Community Blood Drive will be held at Canadian’s City Hall on Thursday, May 16, from 1-6 pm. Make a lifesaving appointment by going online to obi.org, or calling toll-free 1.877.340.8777. Donors must bring and photo ID, and be at least 17-years old to donate, with exceptions for those 16-years old with a signed parental consent form. Save time by completing your questions online (day of drive only) using Donor Express at www.thegiftoflife.org. BLOOD IS NEEDED EVERY DAY!
