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Carson County Commissioners Court Regular Session – June 23, 2025

The Carson County Commissioners Court met in regular session on June 23, to transact any and all business that was lawfully brought before the court. Present were Judge Dan Looten and Commissioners Jigger Britten – Precinct 1, James Martin – Precinct 2, David Lanier – Precinct 3 and Kevin Howell – Precinct 4. Judge Looten…

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Panhandle Cheer brings home awards from Oklahoma University Cheer Camp

The Panhandle High School Cheer Squad recently returned from Oklahoma University where they completed and competed in squad competitions. “They did amazing and received top awards in the competitions,” said Venke Bertrand, Panhandle High School Cheer Sponsor. “I am so proud on this squad. They worked hard, became a team, and conquered! I want to…

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White Deer High School Senior Drum Majors return from camp

Seniors Bergen Pulse and Addison Kelly are the White Deer Buck Band Drum Majors for the 2025-2026 school year. They attended the Drum Major camp located in Commerce, at the East Texas A&M Campus last week. It was four days full of instruction including leadership, conducting and teaching strategies for marching drills. They are both…

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Blevins sentenced to serve two consecutive sentences

Childress – On Wednesday, June 25, three pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court, via the internet-based meeting app Zoom. Luke Inman, the District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District, along with Assistant District Attorney Harley Caudle, prosecuted the cases for the State of Texas, with the Honorable Judge Dale Rabe Jr., presiding.…

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Fourteen pleas heard in Carson County District Court

On Tuesday, June 24, 14 pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Carson County. Luke Inman, the District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District, along with Assistant District Attorney Harley Caudle, prosecuted the cases for the State of Texas, with the Honorable Judge Dale Rabe, Jr., presiding. Elizabeth Ann Sharp, 42, from…

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Flores gets three years probated sentence for assault

On Monday, June 23, one plea took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Hall County. Luke Inman, the District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District, along with Assistant District Attorney Harley Caudle, prosecuted the case for the State of Texas, with the Honorable Judge Dale Rabe presiding. Jacob Arron Florez, 27, from Wellington,…

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McAllister sentenced to 15 years in prison

On Monday, June 23, one plea took place in the 100th Judicial District Court, in Hall County. Luke Inman, the District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District, along with Assistant District Attorney Harley Caudle, prosecuted the case for the State of Texas, with the Honorable Judge Dale Rabe presiding. John Robert McAllister, 43, from Memphis,…

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Michael Eugene “Mike” Swafford

Michael Eugene “Mike” Swafford, 68, passed from this life Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home. Mike was born Sept. 19, 1956, in Amarillo to Phyllis Ann Wormsbaker Swafford and Eugene Patrick Swafford. He was employed in the Automobile Industry for over 40 years where he mentored countless others and never met a stranger. After…

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Teresa “Terri” Lynn Tarpley

Teresa Lynn Tarpley, 63 of Panhandle, was born on March 25, 1962 in Albuquerque, N.M. to Barbara Jean Cowan and Windall Wayne Cowan and departed this life Jue 13, 2025 in Amarillo, surrounded by family and friends. Teresa went by Terri or mom but her favorite name was NeNe that her five grandkids called her!…

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Ellen Marie Neusch

Ellen Marie Neusch, 71 of Panhandle, passed away June 15, 2025. Rosary will be said a 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, located at 1200 Washington in Amarillo. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral. Inurnment will be…

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