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Council agrees to forgive debt and strike off Canadian Apartments from tax rolls, clearing path forward

5 years ago By News Staff

City council members needed little time to approve a motion striking the Canadian Apartment complex property from the tax rolls and forgive the back taxes owed by owners Barbara and Galen Lusk. The apartments have been a frequent topic on the council’s agenda—and a burr under city officials’ saddle—since 2010, when its unsafe and unsightly condition was first brought to their attention.

Rusted and rotting outdoor staircases at the Canadian Apartments are just one indication of the public danger the unsecured property poses

City council certifies unopposed candidates, cancels May 1 election

5 years ago By News Staff

The start of early voting is just around the corner in the May 1 local elections, which will feature contested races for hospital board and school board. In the absence of any challengers, city officials voted unanimously Monday evening to certify the slate of declared candidates for mayor and council, and to cancel their election.

State Capital Highlights

5 years ago By Gary Borders

State’s jobless rate still double record low The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent in January, down a tick from December’s 6.9 percent rate but double the record low of 3.4 percent in May 2019. It is unclear what effect the mid-February winter storm had on employment, when power outages swept the state and many roads were impassable.

Canadian Apartments offered at sheriff’s sale for back taxes last week, but there are no takers

5 years ago By News Staff

A sheriff’s sale held on the Hemphill County Courthouse steps last Tuesday morning attracted no bidders for the unoccupied and abandoned Canadian Apartments, and ended in an impromptu discussion of its uncertain fate.

Firefighters at the ready as red-flag warnings cover area Wednesday

5 years ago By News Staff

Firefighters from the Fort Worth area arrived in Canadian Wednesday morning in response to red-flag warnings and the concern of a wildfire outbreak in the Texas Panhandle. Canadian VFD Fire Chief Scott Brewster told The Record he received a message early Wednesday morning from the Texas A&M Forest Service that it was deploying firefighters and equipment to this area.

National Cowgirl Museum presents award to Christina Voros

5 years ago By News Staff

FORT WORTH—The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame will present the Patsy Montana Award to cinematographer Christina Voros at the 45th Annual Induction Luncheon and Ceremony. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the Dickies Arena where the museum will also honor five new inductees.

CISD ALL-SPORTS CALENDAR

5 years ago By News Staff

Thursday, March 11 •CMS Track Meet @Wildcat Stadium •Lady Cat Softball @River Road Tournament (Day 1/3) Friday, March 12 •CHS Track Meet @Wildcat Stadium •Lady Cat Softball @River Road Tournament (Day 2/3) Saturday, March 13 •Lady Cat Softball @River Road Tournament (Day 3/3) Friday, March 19 •CHS Track Meet @Perryton Monday, March 22 •Wildcat & Lady Cat District Golf @ Ross Rogers Tuesday, March 23 •Wildcat & Lady Cat Varsity Tennis @ Amarillo Masters, Rebel Tennis Center •CMS Track Meet @Childress •Lady Cat Softball vs. Dalhart, 4:30- 5:30 PM Thursday, March 25 •Wildcat & Lady Cat JV Tennis @ Amarillo, Rebel Tennis Center •CHS Track Meet @Childress Saturday, March 27 •Lady Cat Softball @Bushland, 12-4 PM.

County Commission Notes

5 years ago By News Staff

Burn ban enacted Facing the prospect of red-flag warnings in the first half of the week, Hemphill County commissioners authorized Judge George Briant to enact a countywide outdoor burn ban during their Monday, March 8 meeting. “With forecasted weather, and as dry as we are,” said Commissioner Curt McPherson, “it might be a good idea to consider a ban.

All vaxxed up, now what?

5 years ago By News Staff

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued long-awaited advice to Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, freeing them to gather indoors in small groups with precautions while still adhering to masking and social distancing in public spaces.

This patient was eager to receive her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Hemphill County Hospital last month.

Hospital COVID-19 protocols still in place; masks and screening are required

5 years ago By News Staff

Hemphill County Hospital CEO Christy Francis announced this week that visitors to the hospital and clinic will still be required to wear masks and to be screened when entering. Gov. Abbott announced last week that he would rescind the statewide mask mandate that had been in place since July 2020, and allow businesses to operate at full capacity.

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