2022 primary election dates
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Saturday, Jan. 1 First day to apply for a ballot by mail in the March 1 primary election Monday, Jan.
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Senate resolution recognizes Dec. 18 as ‘Wreaths Across America Day’
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WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Senate unanimously passed a resolution, introduced by U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King, designating Saturday, Dec. 18, as “Wreaths Across America Day.” A convoy of volunteers will travel from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery to lay Maine-made balsam wreaths at the headstones of American veterans interred there.
Christmas in Canadian
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PART I Following a bountiful and lip-smacking 113th Annual WCTU Bazaar on Friday—a longstanding holiday tradition—it was only logical to continue Canadian’s seasonal celebration with one of its newest events: the 2nd Annual Santa Claus Shuffle 5K Run and Elf Walk. All manner of jingle-belled and bedazzled runners, walkers, and baby-buggy riders shook off the previous day’s over-feasted lethargy—and even real runners, like Lady Cat cross-country stars Konnar McClendon and Arionna Black (in photo above right), pulled on running shoes, and greeted the chill air and crisp light of a beautiful Saturday morning at Sunset Park.
Canadian members and Canadian Water Well
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Canadian members and Canadian Water Well employees made the season a bit brighter this week. Spearheaded by John Julian, this crew hung the beautiful lighted 9-foot wreath on the Canadian River Wagon Bridge last weekend for all to enjoy. PHOTOS BY DAWN WEBB
Kathy Dumbauld seeks election to Justice of the Peace office
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Kathy Dumbauld announced her candidacy this week for Hemphill County justice of the peace in the Republican Party primary on March 1, 2022. “I have been lucky enough to be appointed to the position of justice of the peace by the county commissioners before the elections,” Dumbauld said.
Lisa Johnson announces run for Hemphill County Judge
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Lisa Johnson is announcing her candidacy for Hemphill County Judge in the March 1, 2022, Republican primary. Johnson is serving her third term as Hemphill County and District clerk, which ends on Dec.
Candidate filing ends Monday in Texas’ primary elections
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Time is running out on the filing period for Texas 2022 primary elections. The deadline for candidates to register with their respective party chairs for a place on the March 1, 2022, primary ballot is Monday, Dec. 13, at 6 pm.
News Briefs
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AMARILLO—Utility customers in the Texas Panhandle, including Xcel Energy customers, are encouraged to contact Panhandle Community Services, which serves the top 26 counties in the Texas Panhandle, in the coming days to apply for utility bill assistance if they are unable to pay their utility bills. Utility customers seeking assistance after Tuesday, Dec. 7 will need to schedule an appointment to discuss their needs with a PCS agent. Utility customers will need to pick up an application form at any one of PCS’s 14 regional offices, or contact PCS to have a form mailed, faxed, or emailed to their residence. For more information, contact PCS at 1.855.459.3714 or visit pcsvcs.org. Xcel Energy customers can also discuss payment arrangements with Xcel Energy customer service agents by calling Xcel Energy at 1.800.895.4999.
U.S. Department of Justice sues Texas over new political maps
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The U.S. Department of Justice is throwing its weight into the legal fight over Texas’ newly-drawn maps for Congress and the state House, filing a lawsuit Monday that claims Texas lawmakers discriminated against voters of color by denying Latino and Black voters equal opportunities to participate in the voting process and elect their preferred candidates.
Number of new COVID-19 cases rises here in midst of holiday season
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The number of Texans hospitalized with COVID-19 is at one of its lowest points since the beginning of the pandemic, and the number of hospitals reporting full ICU units has levelled off, according to The Texas Tribune (https://apps.texastribune.org). However, the count of patients hospitalized rose by 300 compared to those a week ago, and the death rate increased by 20.
