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With back taxes owed, nuisances unabated, ruling on apartments expected this month

5 years ago By News Staff

A default judgment on the now-vacant Canadian Apartments, located at 203 Birch, will be issued in court sometime this month. Once the judgment is returned, the property may be offered for sale by local taxing entities in an effort to recoup the back taxes owed and return the property to the tax rolls.

Pavilion closing shot down by commissioners

5 years ago By News Staff

Commissioners considered, but turned down, a suggestion by Judge George Briant that—in light of the continued COVID-19 surge here—they temporarily close the county-owned Jones Pavilion for use by the public.

COVID case count continues to surge here

5 years ago By News Staff

The number of new COVID-positive tests performed by the Hemphill County Hospital Laboratory Department continued to rise over the last eight days, increasing by 26 the number of confirmed positive cases in this county since last Wednesday. According to HCH, there are now 49 active cases in Hemphill County, out of 309 total positive tests reported by the lab.

County commissioners hear 2020 audit report

5 years ago By News Staff

Hemphill County has $23 million in cash and cash equivalents, with unrestricted net assets of $26.5 million. Based on annual expenditures, the county has enough in reserve to continue operating for 35.3 months—an admirable position, according to Doshier, Pickens, & Francis partner John Merriss.

IRS urges data protection for holidays, filing season

5 years ago By News Staff

DALLAS—With the approach of the holidays and the upcoming tax-filing season, the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies, and the nation’s tax industry are promoting the 5th Annual National Tax Security Awareness Week from Nov. 30 through Dec. 4 with tips on basic safeguards everyone should take.

State Capital Highlights

5 years ago By Chris Cobler Texas Press Association

Texas is preparing to distribute the COVID-19 vaccination to medical staff and other first responders later this month. “Texas is ready to distribute these vaccines in the coming days,” Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted Sunday, sharing a Wall Street Journal news story about United Airlines operating charter flights to position doses of Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine for quick distribution if the shots are approved by regulators. Earlier, Abbott and the State Department of Health Services announced their guiding principles of vaccine distribution. Texas will initially allocate vaccines based on the following criteria:

#COLORFULCANADIAN

5 years ago By News Staff

#ColorfulCanadian is kicking off its inaugural year with a show-stopping display of downtown Christmas lights as the official holiday season begins. The memorable Winter Wonderland lightscape illuminating Canadian’s historic Main Street and several other storefronts around town is guaranteed to lift holiday spirits.

Making Spirits Bright

5 years ago By News Staff

In 2020, “home for the holidays” has a new ring to it. With the year’s pandemic challenges, Canadian is re-imagining the holidays, adjusting traditions, and implementing new events. A big dose of Christmas cheer may be the perfect way to brighten up this crazy year.

Christmas lights at The Citadelle's Waterfield Walk

The hands that give are never left empty

5 years ago By News Staff

MEALS ON WHEELS For over 50 years, Canadian’s Meals on Wheels program has relied on the many volunteers who deliver meals each weekday as well as the contributions that support its outreach to senior citizens, to those recuperating from illnesses or surgery, and to others in need. This is one example of the many blessings this community offers.

HCH confirms 77 new COVID-19 cases in a week

5 years ago By News Staff

Hemphill County Hospital District confirmed 77 additional COVID-19 cases this week from tests performed by the hospital laboratory department—15 involving residents of Hemphill County and 62 for out-of-county residents.

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