JUNE 11-24, 2024
Misdemeanor Arrests
None
Felony Arrests
• Moreira Paneque Ernedis, 38, Houston; forgery, govt/national inst/money/security; 06/18/24; TXDPS-Canadian
• Camden Ryan Cook, 17, Canadian; aggravated assault causes bodily injury; 06/21/24; HCSO
Drought conditions ease slightly while heat dome returns
Drought conditions across the state dropped a percentage point in May compared to the previous month, with 26% of the state in some stage of drought, primarily in West and South Texas and parts of the Panhandle.
Misdemeanor Arrests
None
Felony Arrests
• Jerry Don Luna, Jr., 18, Shamrock; evading arrest or detention with a vehicle; 06/05/24; HCSO
Citations
Thirty-five Texas counties eligible for individual disaster aid
Residents in a total of 35 Texas counties now qualify for individual disaster assistance following a series of severe storms and flooding that began in late April, The Dallas Morning News reported.
CANYON—Donors may contribute to a scholarship fund established in honor of a West Texas A&M University athlete and coach turned administrator.
An anonymous donor has challenged donors to endow the Coach Kimberly Dudley Cross-Country Scholarship, offering to match contributions one-for-one up to $25,000. If the match is met in full, the endowment will provide $2,000 annually in perpetuity to assist members of the Lady Buff Cross-Country team.
Misdemeanor Arrests
• Raul Francisco Ruiz, 37, Booker; warrant for duty on striking unattended vehicle; 05/28/24; HCSO
• Monica Denise Chumbley, 42, Canadian; warrant for possession of less than 28 grams of a controlled substance, Penalty Grade 3; 05/30/24; HCSO
Felony Arrests
• Frank Peralta, 43, Canadian; warrant for driving while intoxicated, third or more offense; 05/31/24; HCSO
Citations
Dear Editor,
I would like to send a sincere thank you to Nate Fredley, who put his Angel wings on to stop and change a blown-out tire on a back road in Kansas even when he was pressed for time with another appointment!
On Monday, May 27, 2024, a small gathering of citizens gathered at the Edith Ford Cemetery in Canadian for Memorial Day services.
Additional disaster assistance approved
Seven Texas counties have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grants for emergency work and replacement of disaster-damaged public infrastructure, after severe weather and flooding struck much of Deep East Texas, Gov. Gregg Abbott’s office reported. Counties eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance program include Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker.
Misdemeanor Arrests
None
Felony Arrests
• Raymond Kent Garza, 33, Canadian; warrant for burglary of habitation; 05/21/24; HCSO
Citations
• Elizabeth Coral Suarez, Bartow, Florida; no financial responsibility; 05/22/24
