Hemphill County Sheriff’s Blotter
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Misdemeanor Arrests
•Lorena Herrera, 25, Canadian; public intoxication; 8/13/23; HCSO
Felony Arrests
None
Citations
•Maria Rebeca Rosendo, Spearman; speeding; 8/10/23
News
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes
County Commissioners to discuss tax rate, budget in Monday public hearing
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Hemphill County Commissioners are inviting taxpayers to a public hearing on the proposed tax rate and budget for fiscal year 2023-24. The hearing will begin at 9 am tomorrow, Monday, August 14, in the Commissioners Court meeting room.
The proposed tax rate of $0.450000/$100 is unchanged from last year’s rate. It will, however, bring in more revenue that last year’s rate did, due to an approximately $100 million increase in Hemphill County’s taxable values.
TSSWCB requests proposals for Nonpoint Source Grants
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TEMPLE– The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is requesting proposals for watershed assessment, planning, implementation, demonstration, and education projects seeking funding under the FY2024 Nonpoint Source Grant Program. Proposed projects should focus on agricultural and/or silvicultural nonpoint source pollution prevention and abatement activities within the boundaries of impaired or threatened watersheds.
UPDATE: Perryton Tornado Recovery
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PERRYTON--Officials with the City of Perryton and Ochiltree County Emergency Management released the following tornado recovery update. In addition, the Perryton City Council will conduct its regular public meeting at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, August 15, to discuss the agenda posted at left on this page.
Valero Provides Lead Gift to Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial
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AMARILLO, TX (Aug, 10, 2023) -- Valero, a major refiner and employer with deep roots in the Texas Panhandle, has provided the lead gift of $200,000 in a fundraising effort to build the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial in downtown Amarillo.
Rep. Jackson and Rep. Arrington host Farm Bill listening session
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AMARILLO—Today, the Offices of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced an upcoming Farm Bill listening session in Canyon, Texas, on Wednesday, August 16. Those interested in attending and offering comments (limited to 2 minutes) should click here to register ahead of time.
County Commission schedules public hearings on 2023-24 budget, tax rate
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The Hemphill County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on at 9 am on Monday, August 14, to discuss and hear public comment on the proposed 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Court meeting room #204 at the Hemphill County Courthouse, 400 Main, in Canadian. The public is welcome to attend.
Ballot order announced for Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment Election
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AUSTIN —Last week, the Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Texans will vote on these amendments as a part of the November 7 Election. Below is the ballot order as drawn.
Proposition 1 – HJR 126 "The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management."
Xcel Energy offers payment options, billing help
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AMARILLO–An extended streak of record-setting temperatures in Xcel Energy’s Texas-New Mexico service area has driven up electricity usage and billing costs, following a trend seen across many parts of the country. Xcel Energy is urging customers who may have difficulties paying bills to contact customer agents for options in making payments.
