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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.
Local juvenile airlifted to NWTH Friday following rollover on Exhibition Road
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Three Canadian juveniles were involved in a one-vehicle rollover Friday afternoon on North Exhibition Road near the Hemphill County Airport in Canadian. The accident occurred around 3:50 pm on Friday, Jan.
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.
Commissioners agree to seek annexation of Hemphill County Recreation Complex into city
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Hemphill County commissioners and members of the Canadian City Council convened at the courthouse Monday morning to consider annexation of the county-owned recreation complex, rodeo arena, and Jones Pavilion into the city limits.
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.
Candidate filing begins next week for May 6 city, school, hospital elections
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Candidate filing begins Wednesday, Jan. 18, for candidates seeking a place on the ballot in the May 6 city council, hospital, and school board elections.
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.
Driver in Dec. 27 two-vehicle accident faces several charges
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On the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 27, Crescencio Castaneda, 38, of Canadian, was involved in a two-vehicle crash at 2nd and Main.
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.
