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Candidate filing has begun in May 6 local elections Filing for candidates in the May 6 city council and school and hospital district board elections began on Wednesday, Jan. 18.
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Rep. Jackson named to House Ag Committee

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WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) released a statement following his appointment to serve on the House Agriculture Committee. This powerful committee is charged with overseeing federal agriculture policy.
U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson

Canadian Water Well celebrates 100 years

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Canadian Water Well Inc. celebrated its 100th anniversary this week. The local welldrilling contractor, formerly Julian Water Well, was established here in 1922 by Henry “Hank” Julian, an 18-year-old transplant from the state of Missouri. Hank grew his business from the ground up—pun intended.
'Papa Hank' in the Julian Waterwell Contractors company truck

Xcel Energy offers payment options for winter bills

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AMARILLO—Xcel Energy is reminding customers that cold weather can often lead to higher energy bills as area residents use more electricity to warm their homes and businesses. Customers who are concerned they might fall behind on payments are encouraged to apply for energy assistance or establish payment arrangements.
Xcel Energy

2022 / The Year in Review

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Finding redemption in embers and ash AS WE PREPARED our annual review 2021 a year ago, the top news story was as easy to identify as it was hard to revisit. The COVID-19 pandemic was the one constant in every issue of The Canadian Record pages—from the weekly COVID-19 testing reports provided by Hemphill County Hospital to the alarming number of obituaries.
Aerial view of the March 29 wildfires | Photo by Elliott Webb

The Canadian Restaurant: Endings and new beginnings

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The sounds of laughter and plates clattering, and the smell of fresh-fried catfish overwhelm my senses as I enter the Canadian Restaurant. Waitresses with million-dollar smiles dart through ever-changing mazes of people and kids. My own children most likely provide the most challenging obstacles as they plow through the salad bar line, smiling and waving as if they own the place. I, the clucking mother hen, chase after them, settle them down, and chastise their rambunctious behavior, but not once does any customer, waitress, or staff member bat an eye.

Charlotte “Little Bit” Krodle poses here on Monday with Canadian Restaurant regular Jimmy Schafer and retiring owner Carla Evans. Earlier that day, Evans verified that Joe (not pictured) and Charlotte Krodle are the new owners of the popular dining establishment. Jimmy Schafer beams at hearing the news.
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