The Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District (HCUWCD) will conduct a public hearing at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 25, to hear comments, to answer questions, and to provide additional information on the Desired Future Condition (DFC) of the Ogallala Aquifer within the boundaries of this county, as proposed by Groundwater Management Area (GMA) 1.

The Canadian Community Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, May 13, from 12-6 pm at City Hall. A photo ID is required of all donors. Masks will also be required at the blood drive. Donors must be at least 17 years old, with exceptions for 16-year-old donors who have a signed parental consent form. To save time, complete your questions online (day of drive only) using Donor Express at www.thegiftoflife.org. To make an appointment, please go to yourbloodinstitute.org or call 806.331.8833, or toll free 1.877.574.8800. For more information, go to www.thegiftoflife.org. Remember: Blood is needed every day.

The annual Canadian Elementary School track meet is a sure sign that the end of school is near. From sack races to long jumps to the always popular tug-of-war, the competition is vigorous, the team spirit is contagious, and the opportunity for both teachers and students to blow off a little steam outside is essential. In photo at top, Baxter Landry, Gabriel Vigil, Arian Marquez, Paislee Harrison, Theo Capetillo, Harper Hawkins, Addie Appel, Kaden Wilson, Hailey Sanchez and Cade Bartlett are cheered on by teacher Ana Hernandez (center); above, from left, Sam Sanchez, Cameo Ray Ancira, Hattie Kradle and Atticus Weeks are clearly not missing the classroom.

‘Constitutional carry’ bill close to becoming law It is a near certainty that Texans will be allowed to carry handguns without a license in the near future as House Bill 1927 passed both chambers and heads to a conference committee to hash out amendments added in the Senate version. Gov.