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Body Nearly 200 early ballots were cast by Canadian ISD voters in the May 2 school consolidation election, and in Higgins ISD, 94 early votes were cast when early voting ended at the close of business on Tuesday, April 28.

Body City Manager Joe Jarosek warned council members last week that the combined impact of plummeting oil prices, and declining sales tax receipts due to the coronavirus shutdown, will be significant as the process of preparing a budget for fiscal year 2020-21 begins.

Body The Mesa View Senior Living facility now officially resembles more home than construction site, with the work on completion of exterior walls underway, and selection of exterior finishes progressing.

Body State and federal officials are reporting a shortage of blood donations amid the coronavirus pandemic, and have issued an urgent call for blood donors, citing special precautions that have been taken to ensure the safety of both donors and staff.

Body Canadian VFD emptied the fire station last Friday in response to back-to-back wildfires— the first of which was reported around 1 pm on SH 33 and CR 19.

Body CANADIAN ISD OFFERS GRAB-AND-GO MEALS TO STUDENTS

Body Last week, the Hemphill County Sheriff’s Office reported that seven different vehicles had been burglarized on Thursday, April 17.

Body Early voting is underway in both Canadian and Higgins for the special May 2 election to consolidate the two school districts and will continue through next Tuesday, April 28.

Body On Tuesday, April 21, the Senate approved a total of about $484 billion in additional federal funding for coronavirus relief. The new bill includes $310 billion designated for small businesses.