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Body With newly-issued red flag warnings of critical fire weather conditions across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles on Tuesday, Hemphill County commissioners unanimously approved a countywide burn ban on Monday morning, Feb. 14. The ban took effect immediately after its signing.

Body A tip from a citizen—who observed two men rolling what he believed was a marijuana joint in the Oasis Truck Stop parking lot Wednesday—resulted in their arrests on several charges by DPS Troopers Heath Prater and Matt Cippolone.

Body What experiences have uniquely qualified you to serve as Hemphill County justice of the peace? KD: I have worked for politicians, dipped my toes into construction, served on committees and boards for various philanthropies, all while being a full-time mother with many hobbies.

Body In an annual report to the Canadian City Council, EDC President Remelle Farrar described the last two years as “rebuilding years,” during which council members made three important decisions: 1.

Body The empty and abandoned 32-unit Canadian Apartment Complex has been razed. Demolition is complete, the property has been cleared, and the land is ready once again for productive use.