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PERRYTON--Officials with the City of Perryton and Ochiltree County Emergency Management released the following tornado recovery update. In addition, the Perryton City Council will conduct its regular public meeting at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, August 15, to discuss the agenda posted at left on this page.

AMARILLO, TX (Aug, 10, 2023) -- Valero, a major refiner and employer with deep roots in the Texas Panhandle, has provided the lead gift of $200,000 in a fundraising effort to build the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial in downtown Amarillo.

AMARILLO—Today, the Offices of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced an upcoming Farm Bill listening session in Canyon, Texas, on Wednesday, August 16.

The Hemphill County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on at 9 am on Monday, August 14, to discuss and hear public comment on the proposed 2023-2024 fiscal year budget.

AUSTIN —Last week, the Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Texans will vote on these amendments as a part of the November 7 Election. Below is the ballot order as drawn.

AMARILLO–An extended streak of record-setting temperatures in Xcel Energy’s Texas-New Mexico service area has driven up electricity usage and billing costs, following a trend seen across many parts of the country.

Misdemeanor Arrests •Jose Sabita Mejia Buezo, 29, Woodward, Oklahoma; failure to report non-injury accident; 8/1/23; TxDPS •Santos Eduardo Mendoza, 21, Woodward, Oklahoma; driving without insurance and driving without a license; 8/1/23; TxDPS Felony Arrests None

Child care centers closing across state An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported.

An effort to replace Canadian’s 45-year-old swimming pool is gaining traction this summer from a coalition of elected officials who believe that a new facility, designed to be used year-round, could benefit the entire community in a variety of ways.

Week of July 25-31, 2023 Misdemeanor Arrests •Mario Herminio Manriquez, 35, Canadian; Health and Safety Violation, Class C; HCSO Felony Arrests None Citations