News

In a follow-up to this week’s Sheriff’s Blotter Report, Hemphill County Sheriff Brent Clapp has issued the following statement for public release:

“On Tuesday April 25, 2023, Jared Barrera of Canadian was arrested after a lengthy investigation. Barrera was booked into the Hemphill County Jail on six felony charges of Sexual Assault of a Child as well as one count of Indecent Assault. Each felony warrant has a bond of $200,000, while the misdemeanor warrant has a bond of $5,000, for a total bond of $1,205,000.00”   
 

Misdemeanor Arrests

•Jared Fernando Barrera, 19, Canadian; indecent assault; 4/25/23; HCSO

Felony Arrests

•Jared Fernando Barrera, 19, Canadian; six charges of sexual assault of a child; 4/25/23, HCSO

Citations

Keep Texas Beautiful is excited to announce an upcoming, in-person regional training in the Panhandle! This is a great time to learn from and network with area Keep Texas Beautiful affiliates and Keep Texas Recycling members.

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Dumas Recycling Center

1300 S Maddox Ave

AUSTIN — Spring is the peak time for bird migration through Texas, but the bright lights of cities and towns can confuse birds as they fly to their northern breeding grounds. Texans are encouraged to help our winged friends on their journey by turning “Lights Out” at night across the state from April 22 through May 12.

UPDATED: In a last-minute change, Hemphill County Hospital officials reported Monday that early voting by personal appearance for the hospital board will now take place in the MedNet Room located inside the main entrance. It will be conducted from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays.

On Monday afternoon, firefighters from departments in Canadian, Gem City, Allison and Crawford (Oklahoma) all responded to a structure fire located southeast of Canadian near the Oklahoma border.

Misdemeanor Arrests

None

Felony Arrests

None

Citations

•Patrick Winkler, Enid, Oklahoma; speeding; 4/13/23

•Matthew Brent Perry, Allison; speeding; 4/13/23

May is Older Americans Month and the 2023 theme, “Aging Unbound,” highlights diverse aging experiences, combats ageist stereotypes and showcases how we all benefit when older adults are supported to remain engaged, independent and included.

Dueling tax proposals in the Lege

The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The House bill would lower by half a home’s cap on appraisal increases. It passed overwhelmingly, 141-9. However, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, said that body will not approve it, preferring its plan to raise property exemptions from $40,000 to $70,000.