What Texans need to know about Nov. 2 constitutional amendment election
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There’s a statewide election on Nov. 2, but it’s one without any statewide candidates [if you are a voter in Canadian ISD, please see notes below].
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What Hemphill County and Canadian ISD voters need to know about Nov. 2 election
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TO CANADIAN ISD VOTERS In both Hemphill and Lipscomb counties: Canadian ISD will also conduct a special school board election on Nov. 2 to fill the unexpired term of Landon Landry, who resigned last month.
Hospital board still wrestling with Mesa View landscaping
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Jocelyn Timmons appeared again before the Hemphill County Hospital Board at their Sept. 21 regular meeting, along with her father, Mark Meek—this time on the agenda— to discuss the drainage and landscaping problems at the Mesa View Senior Living site.
City water-line repair delayed overnight for valve replacement parts
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City of Canadian crews were working at the corner of Main and 6th streets Wednesday morning on a damaged valve that is slowly leaking, forming pools of water at crossing intersections on the north side of Main Street. Director of Public Works Tommy Wyatt said they have not shut down any water lines, yet, and are trying to avoid any issues that might cause a backflow of water into the lines.
Canadian prepares for a crowd as Frank Phillips College Rodeo returns Oct. 7-9
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They’re coming back! Canadian will be bursting at the seams Oct. 7, 8, and 9, when over 600 Texas college rodeo stars—accompanied by their coaches, families, fans, and rodeo officials—all arrive for the Frank Phillips College NIRA Rodeo.
Food, fun and music set the tone for Saturday’s 12th Annual Calf Fry and BBQ Cook-Off
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The weather is finally cooling down a notch, which must mean the grills and smokers are heating up for the Canadian River Beach Club’s 12th Annual Calf Fry and Barbeque Cook- Off this Saturday, Sept. 25.
CISD reports seven new cases, while HCHD numbers slow
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According to this week’s 14-day COV- ID-19 testing summary from the Hemphill County Hospital District, the hospital lab has tested fewer people both in-county and outof-county than the week before, resulting in fewer positive results (10 less) and fewer active cases in-county and out (5/each).
State Rep. King, State Sen. Seliger to meet with constituents
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On Monday, Sept. 27, Rep. Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the 87th regular legislative session, as well as the special sessions that followed. King kicks off the tour here at home next week, with a 9-10 am town hall at the Hemphill County Exhibition Building, before heading up the highway to Booker, Perryton, and Spearman. Times and locations are:
Four file as school board candidates as deadline nears
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Four candidates have filed for the unexpired term of Canadian ISD board of trustees, left open by Landon Landry’s resignation earlier this month. As of 1:30 Wednesday afternoon, the open seat had drawn candidate filings by former school trustee Allen Hadaway, owner of Hadaway Engineering; retired Air Force Lt. Col. and cattle rancher David Parnell; Canadian InterBank president and Canadian/Hemphill County EDC director Heath Mitchell; and former city councilman and TR Cattle Company co-owner Brad Warren.
Two candidates seek Hemphill County GOP chair appointment
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The position of Hemphill County Republican Party chair has attracted two candidates: retiring Justice of the Peace Larry Dunnam, and Kyle Barnett, the orchard manager for Sweet Ruthie’s Orchard. In order to fill the unexpired term formerly held by Mike Rollins, a temporary chair will be appointed by the state Republican Party committee. Either or both may file with the state Republican Party as candidates for the position in the 2022 Republican Party primary, which will be held next spring. The deadline for candidate filing in the primaries is Monday, Dec. 13.
