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Passenger injured, driver flees, in one-vehicle accident on Birch Street Jan. 23

4 years ago By News Staff

A one-vehicle accident that occurred late in the evening of Sunday, Jan. 23, sent the driver running from the scene, and his passenger to Hemphill County Hospital via EMS.

It’s too soon to know if omicron has peaked in Hemphill Co., officials say

4 years ago By News Staff

Lower COVID case counts may indicate that the omicron variant has reached its peak in Hemphill County, and is now on the decline, Hemphill County Hospital officials say, but they admit there are other factors that could be involved.

Texas’ new voting restrictions cause problems for voters, election officials

4 years ago By News Staff

Voting restrictions enacted by Texas lawmakers recently are causing problems for both voters and for local election officials. Hundreds of applications are being rejected around the state, the Texas Tribune reported last week, because voters appear not to know the new rules, and election workers who are still deciphering the procedures are encountering a lack of help and information from the Texas secretary of state’s office.

May 7 voters to decide fate of two statewide ballot measures

4 years ago By News Staff

In addition to local elections for city council, and hospital, school, and water district boards, voters on May 7 will decide the fate of two statewide ballot measures—both related to ad valorem taxes.

Several file for local office in May 7 elections

4 years ago By News Staff

With just over two weeks left before the Feb. 18 filing deadline, interest has accelerated in a total 13 open seats on the city council, and school, hospital, and water district boards. Several candidates—all incumbents—have filed for another term of office.

NWS forecasters expect 3-4 inch snow accumulations

4 years ago By News Staff

Amarillo’s National Weather Service warned yesterday that wind chill values at the end of this week could sink well into the negative teens, and warned Panhandle-area residents to cover up and not let any skin be exposed to the elements for very long.

City recycling program earns praise from PRPC

4 years ago By News Staff

City Manager Joe Jarosek shared a report from the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission this week, indicating that the city of Canadian had recycled 53,660 pounds of waste, and diverted 26.83 tons from the landfill. PRPC reported that the load of corrugated cardboard boxes picked up in Canadian on Sept. 14 had netted a check to the city of $4,950.13. “Your program is commendable, and I congratulate you and your recycling center staff for those efforts,” wrote Lori Gunn, PRPC regional services program coordinator.

Planting trees at Wildcat Stadium

4 years ago By News Staff

Thirty-nine trees—half of them Chinese pistache and half cottonwood—were planted around the rim of Wildcat Stadium last week, and will someday provide shade for generations of Canadian High School students, their families, and Wildcat fans.

Hutch Reed, Charlie Mann, and Kathy Dumbauld survey the newly-planted trees at Wildcat Stadium last Friday

School trustees receive 2020-21 audit report, annual performance review, and capital projects update

4 years ago By News Staff

Amarillo CPA Mark Kile delivered the district’s 2020-21 financial audit during their Jan. 13 meeting, pronouncing Canadian ISD in good shape financially.

In first week of filing for May 7 city council, hospital, school, and water board elections, only three candidates sign up

4 years ago By News Staff

Candidate filing began last Wednesday, Jan. 19, for candidates seeking a place on the ballot in the May 7 city council, and hospital, school, and water district board elections.

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