AUSTIN – Following a year in which fewer people were killed in work zone crashes in Texas, TxDOT is calling on all drivers to stay vigilant and help continue that downward trend. As National Work Zone Awareness Week kicks off, TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign is reminding drivers to stay alert and exercise caution when going through road construction and maintenance areas.
The first Cruise Night was held on Canadian’s Main Street in June 2018. It was the brainstorm of Alex Adcock, who said he was inspired by his lifelong love of anything with a motor, and his many conversations with friends like Mike Leonard and Rick Zenor, who shared similar interests.
(AUSTIN) — With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce will hold a City Wide Garage Sale this Saturday, April 15, 2023. Maps are available at The Chamber of Commerce Office and also in the silver mailbox located at the front door of the Chamber building. Thirteen garage sale sites are illustrated on the map. For more information, call the Chamber at 806.323.6234.
One of the items on the agenda of the Monday, April 10, meeting of the Hemphill County Commissioners Court was the Presentation of Resolution to Canadian Record Editor Laurie Ezzell Brown. Pictured are Hemphill County Clerk Sylvia Guerrero, Precinct #4 Commissioner Nicholas Thomas, Precinct #3 Curt McPherson, Laurie Ezzell Brown, Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson, Precinct #1 Dawn Webb, and Commissioner #2 Tim Alexander.
RESOLUTION
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $977.2 million in local sales tax allocations for April, 12.8 percent more than in April 2022.
These allocations are based on sales made in February by businesses that report tax monthly.
THE BLOTTER
WEEK OF APRIL 4-10
Misdemeanor Arrests
•Mary Elizabeth Massey, 59; Canadian; deadly conduct X 2; 4/4/23; HCSO
•Mary Elizabeth Massey, 59; Canadian; possession of dangerous drug; 4/6/23; HCSO
•Dilan Ildebrand Rios, 27; Pampa; public intoxication; 4/9/23; HCSO
AUSTIN — Spring has sprung. With extended sunshine and milder days, more people are enjoying the outdoors as native wildlife adds new fawns and hatchlings to their broods. Texans may start to notice more wildlife in their backyard, neighborhood or surrounding areas. The best thing to do is to leave them alone.
House OKs $302 billion budget
Written by Kay Ledbetter, 806-547-0002, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu
