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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
Patrick warns GOP could lose state House majority
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Without that unity, Patrick said that state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, could win, The Dallas Morning News reported.
WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES IN YOUR MAY 2 ELECTIONS?
HEMPHILL COUNTY
UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TOM ISAACS, CANDIDATE
THE BLOTTER
Misdemeanor Arrests
• Jeffrey Jack Bowen, 40, Azle; warrant for two counts of theft of property valued at more than $750, less than $2,500; 04/04/26; HCSO
Felony Arrests
• Jeffrey Jack Bowen, 40, Azle; warrant for two counts of credit card or debit card abuse; 04/04/26; HCSO
Voters in May 2 election will settle races for City Council, Water District and School boards
Voters in this Saturday's local elections will determine the fate of candidates in three contested races. At stake are three seats on the Canadian City Council, three seats on the Hemphill County Underground Water District Board of Directors, and two seats on the Canadian ISD Board of Trustees.
Election Day polling places will be open from 7 am-7 pm this Saturday, May 2. Early voting in all three races ended on Tuesday, April 28.
Capital Farm Credit funds going to support youth service projects and farmers markets
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Capital Farm Credit is investing in the future of agriculture and its communities by awarding six, $1,000 Community Outreach Grants that will support four youth service projects and two farmers markets.
