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Week of July 9-15, 2024Misdemeanor ArrestsNoneFelony ArrestsNoneCitations• Lisbeth Hernandez, Canadian; operate unregistered motor vehicle, no financial responsibility and no driver’s license (when unlicensed); 07/11/24

Abbott demands probe into power outagesMore than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know why.

Week of July 2-8, 2024Misdemeanor ArrestsNoneFelony ArrestsLuis Antonio Gallo Batista, 44, Houston; forger govt/national inst/money/security; 07/03/24; TXDPS-CanadianCitations

Canadian’s tribute to this area’s servicemen and women—and to others who have honorably served their country—was brought to vivid life last week with the panoramic display of United States flags flying in solemn formation on the historic Wagon Bridge for seven days during the 2024 Independence Day...

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Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune reported.

Libel and conspiracy claims against four defendants in a lawsuit filed last year by the family of Thomas Brown were dismissed last week by Texas’ Seventh District Court of Appeals.

The Canadian Independent School District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Dr. Julia McMains is the lone finalist for the position of Canadian ISD Superintendent.

Week of June 25-July 1, 2024Misdemeanor Arrests• Larrie Javier Galvan, 22, Wheeler; public intoxication, driver opened door (leave door open) in moving lane of traffic, and expired registration; 06/29/24; HCSO• Alex Franklin Miller, 43, El Paso; warrant for driving while license is invalid with...

Fire safety urged for FourthWith the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows.