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Timely updates made to Veteran’s Monument at courthouse

4 years ago By News Staff

The Veteran’s Monument on the Courthouse Square got a new look last week. Members of American Legion Post 56 joined Judge George Briant to inspect the two new service branch emblems that have been added. The new emblems recognize and honor the men and women of the Coast Guard and the newly formed Space Force.

Members of American Legion Post 56 survey the Veteran's Monument: Jason Bradford, Tommy Wyatt, Judge George Briant, Wendy Wright, and John McGarr

State Rep. King rehashes lengthy 87th legislative session

4 years ago By News Staff

State Rep. Ken King (R-Canadian) visited with his hometown constituents on Tuesday, Oct. 26, to discuss the legislative session that had finally come to a close following three special sessions called by Gov. Greg Abbott.

County Commissioner Curt McPherson and Judge George Briant visit with state Rep. Ken King following town hall

Speaker Phelan endorses Rep. Ken King for re-election

4 years ago By News Staff

Republican Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan today announced his endorsement of conservative state Rep. Ken King’s re-election campaign for House District 88.

Tim Alexander announces re-election bid

4 years ago By News Staff

I am announcing my intention to seek reelection to the position of Hemphill County commissioner for Precinct 2. It has been an honor for me to serve the residents of Hemphill County for the past six years.

NicholasThomas seeks re-election to Precinct 4 post

4 years ago By News Staff

I am pleased to announce my intent to seek re-election to the position of Hemphill County commissioner, Precinct 4. I enjoy my service to the community. I’ve served in not so great economic times for our area, and always try to analyze and vote in the best interest of the county as a whole. I’m available anytime at 806.323.3445. I frequently hear from my constituents and all residents of the county, welcoming input. Please let me know how I may better serve you!

EDC launches discussion of local housing issues

4 years ago By News Staff

The status of housing in Canadian was at the top of the Economic Development Council’s agenda last week. Invited to participate in the discussion were Mark Meek and his daughter, Jocelyn Timmons, developers of the Southern Hills residential development on the south edge of Canadian.

Public hearing Monday on new county commissioners precinct map

4 years ago By News Staff

A hearing will be conducted by Hemphill County commissioners at 9 am on Monday, Nov. 15, to receive public comment on the redistricting of county election, justice of the peace, and commissioners court precincts.

Citadelle Art Foundation and CES second-graders collaborate on Veterans Day Art Project

4 years ago By News Staff

In what has become an eagerly-anticipated tradition, Citadelle Art Foundation Executive Director Wendie Cook and her staff worked with Canadian Elementary School secondgraders and their teachers last Friday on their annual Veterans Day Art Project.

This BES second-grader studiously compares his painting of Hayze Hufstedler to the photograph, and carefully adjusts the skin tone

Chamber crew strings lights in trees at Sunset Park

4 years ago By News Staff

In the second consecutive weekend spent stringing Christmas lights at Sunset Park, Chamber of Commerce Events Coordinator Jackie McPherson was blessed with a blue sunlit sky, light wind, and a team of nine energetic high school student volunteers who helped drape the trees. They were accompanied by North Plains Electric Cooperative employees David Lewis and John Fulton, Bryan Goodwin (wearing an orange Fall Foliage Festival t-shirt), and Chamber board member Michelle Schaef.

Texas Panhandle War Museum notes anniversary of U.S. involvement in Vietnam

4 years ago By News Staff

Nov. 1 marks the anniversary the United States’ first intervention in the war between North and South Vietnam. The U.S. and other allies backed South Vietnam— assuming the role previously held by the French, who withdrew in 1955—while the Soviet Union, North Korea, and China backed the North. The war spanned Nov. 1, 1955, to April 30, 1975, when the South Vietnamese capital city, Saigon, was captured by the North. The last U.S. troops left Vietnam on March 29, 1973, the official end of this country’s involvement in the war.

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