NEWS
Decatur man jailed for cattle theft
A Decatur man was arrested following an investigation into the theft of 56 head of calves valued at more than $126,000.
Gabriel Cocanougher, 36, of Decatur, was arrested June 12 and charged with theft of livestock, a third-degree felony states a June 30 release.
Authorities allege Cocanougher failed to pay for cattle that were shipped from Florida to Decatur after agreeing to purchase them.
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Cliff Swofford opened the investigation in May. During the investigation, Swofford obtained evidence and witness statements indicating Cocanougher agreed to purchase 56 head of calves from a Florida livestock broker in September, 2025.
The cattle were delivered as agreed, but payment was never made despite multiple attempts by the broker to collect.
Following the investigation, Swofford submitted the case to the Wise County District Attorney’s Office for review.
An arrest warrant was issued, and Cocanougher voluntarily surrendered to Wise County authorities. He was later released on bond.
This investigation remains ongoing.
TSCRA Special Rangers would like to thank the Wise County Sheriff’s Office for its assistance during the investigation.
A heat advisory continues to blanket North Texas, please take care out in the heat. Check on your neighbors and pets to make sure they are staying comfortable and safe.
The annual summer chlorine conversion at the City of Bowie Water Treatment Plant will run Aug. 6 to Sept. 5.
Jerry Sutton, plant supervisor, said customers may notice some minor odor and taste issues with the water during this period as the treatment system changes disinfectant. This is a yearly state mandate for the conversion. Questions may be directed to the water plant at 940-872-6414
The plant uses a combination of ammonia and chlorine called chloramines. Across a period of time those ingredients build up in the system and it takes a change to straight chlorine across 28 days to clear it out. At the end of 30 days the water should return to normal.
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