A free press protects the rights of all Americans, National Newspaper Association Chair Martha Diaz Aszkenazy, publisher of the San Fernando (California) Valley Sun and El Sol, said today. Next Sunday, May 3, is recognized by UNESCO as World Press Freedom Day.
UNESCO’s World Trends report says press freedom has experienced its steepest decline since 2012.
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• Tyvan Brett Hegwood, Canadian; failure to display driver’s license, rider not secured by safety belt (when required), and operating vehicle without license plate (or with one plate); 04/22/26
CHS students Rene Osornio (senior) and Jasmine Avila (junior) qualified for the 3A UIL State Academic Meet in Austin after placing in the top three at their respective events at the region meet Saturday.
Avila took gold in Editorial Writing, and Osornio earned 2nd place in Feature Writing.
Other students who placed at the 3A Region 1 Academic UIL Meet were:
Emmanuel Jimenez: 4th News Writing
Texas awards first $400 million in school vouchers
State officials began sending out the first notices to families awarded education vouchers last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. In the first round, 42,644 qualified, mostly students with special needs who are considered the highest priority.
Ryan Sawyer, Claims Benefit Advisor for the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), will be in Canadian on Monday, April 27. Claims Advisors serve veterans, their dependents and survivors, in all matters pertaining to veterans' disability benefits and rights. The TVC is the designated agency of the state of Texas to represent the State and its veterans before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Misdemeanor Arrests
• Axel Rose Renteria, 22, Wichita Falls; driving while intoxicated with BAC greater than 0.15, possession of less than 2 ounces marijuana, unlawful carrying a weapon; HCSO
Felony Arrests
• Courtney Renae Jones, 37, Jourdanton; warrant for evading arrest/detention with vehicle; HCSO
Cost for future water needs could reach $174B
Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is more than twice the projected cost in the previous state water plan published in 2022.
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MOORE (PANHANDLE, Red Cave) SNW Operating Company, #2025 Thompson, 4.5 mi NE from Masterson, Sec 2, Blk B10, EL&RR RR Surv, A-576, spud 4-12-2022, compl 4-30-2022, tested 11-24-2025, potential 2 bbls-oil, 1 mcf, 7 bbls wtr, 175# ftp, 20# CP, TVD 2380’, PBD 2300’ API 42-341-33670, Vertical
