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Week of January 7-13, 2025Misdemeanor Arrests• Kyler Patric Koch, 26, Higgins; warrant for resisting arrest, search or transport; 01/08/25; Lipscomb County Sheriff’s OfficeFelony ArrestsNoneCitations

Week of January 7-13, 2025Misdemeanor Arrests• Kyler Patric Koch, 26, Higgins; warrant for resisting arrest, search or transport; 01/08/25; Lipscomb County Sheriff’s OfficeFelony ArrestsNoneCitations

Intents to DrillOLDHAM (WILDCAT) LDX Operating Company, LLC, #11 Alamosa 315, (640 acres) 1514’ FNL & 6422’ FEL, Sec 315 A Taylor Surv, A-373, 12.2 mi NE from Vega TX TD 6500’, (sgd. Rebecca Dunn 806-665-0338) VerticalGas Completions

Week of December 31, 2024-January 6, 2025 Misdemeanor ArrestsNoneFelony ArrestsNoneCitations• Randy Robert Davis, Perryton; display expired license plates and no financial responsibility; 01/03/25

Weeks of December 17-31, 2024Misdemeanor Arrests• George Salem Abraham, 21, Canadian; warrant for burglary of vehicle; 12/17/24; HCSO• Lisa Janell Smith, 54, Canadian; resist arrest, search or transport; 12/19/24; HCSOFelony Arrests

Vehicle inspections no longer required Drivers will no longer be required to get annual safety inspections beginning Jan. 1, the Texas Standard reported. However, drivers in the state’s 17 most populous counties will still be required to get an emissions test in order to register their vehicles.

Intents to DrillPOTTER (BIVINS LIT, Canyon Lime) King Operating Corporation, #3501S Bivins, (25004 acres) 878’ FWL & 965’ FSL, Sec 35, Blk GM2, G&M Surv, A-505, 12.2 mi SW from Masterson, TD 11000’ (BHL: 11483’ FWL & 203’ FSL (river) Sec 103, Blk 47, H&TC, A-243) (sgd.

Week of December 10-16, 2024Misdemeanor ArrestsNoneFelony Arrests• George Abraham, 21, Canadian; unauthorized use of a vehicle; 12/16/24; HCSO• David Medrano, 36, Canadian; driving while intoxicated, 3rd or more; 12/14/24; HCSOCitations

Agency seeks $300 million to bolster MedicaidThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a $300 million transfusion of funds to bolster the state’s Medicaid application process, The Texas Tribune reported.

Week of December 3-9, 2024Misdemeanor Arrests• Isay Ramirez, 20, Canadian; warrant for criminal mischief greater than $750, less than $2,500; 12/04/24/ HCSOFelony ArrestsNoneCitations