By Jim Steiert
Frank discussion of a rapidly diminishing water future for the Panhandle and South Plains will highlight a Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day presented by Ogallala Commons on Tuesday, September 17 at 9 am at the Plains Cotton Growers Room at the Fibermax Center for Discovery, 1121 Canyon Lake Drive, Lubbock.
Comptroller: Hundreds of new homes needed to cut costs
On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Representative Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the upcoming 89th Regular Legislative Session. King will be at the following locations:
Canadian
Hemphill County Exhibition Building
10965 Exhibition Center Rd
9am-10am
Miami
Miami Community Center
103 S. Main
10:45am- 11:45am
Report by Rob Williams for Texas A&M AgriLife
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a two-day, multi-state agriculture tour of ranches Sept. 9-10. The event is a cooperative effort by the AgriLife Extension offices in Moore, Hutchinson, Gray, Lipscomb, Hemphill, Ochiltree, Roberts and Wheeler counties.
Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted
As Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related to heat in Texas and nationwide are likely undercounted, the Texas Standard reported.
With climate change causing warmer days and nights, last year was the hottest on record in Texas. Though this summer has not been quite as brutal, those working outside are still at considerable risk.
AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking public input on the future of US 287, a corridor that spans 671 miles from Port Arthur to Amarillo and plays a major role in moving people and goods through Texas.
Week of August 13-20, 2024
Misdemeanor Arrests
• Kelly Dawn Hudson, 48, Amarillo; possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license invalid with previous conviction/suspension without financial restitution; 08/06/24; HCSO
Pandemic relief funds for schools about to end
Texas public schools received more than $19 billion in pandemic relief funds over the last four years, but that pipeline of cash will largely end on Sept. 30, The Texas Tribune reported.
AMARILLO—On June 15, 2023, the town of Perryton was hit by an EF-3 tornado, killing three people, and causing millions of dollars in damage, including the Perryton Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services station.
Week of July 30-August 5, 2024
Misdemeanor Arrests
None
Felony Arrests
None
Citations
• Oghenemine Raphael Imarah, Cypress, Texas; display expired license plates and no financial responsibility; 07/30/24
