State Rep. Ken King (R-Canadian) and three other rural Republican representatives—Travis Clardy of Nacogdoches, Drew Darby of San Angelo, and John Raney of College Station—each drew the attention of Texas Monthly in a recent report, titled: “The Rural Republicans Who Defied Greg Abbott and His Billionaire Buddies.”
Misdemeanor Arrests
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Felony Arrests
• Alvin Dain Reeves, 33, Higgins; warrant for assault of family/household member with previous conviction; warrant for assault of a family/household member with previous conviction; warrant for possession of controlled substance in amount equal to or greater than 4 grams, Penalty Grade 1/1-B; 12/15/23; HCSO
Property tax cuts go into effect
A total of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31. The cuts come in the form of increased home exemptions, lower school district rates, and limiting the amount property appraisals can rise.
In "America at a Crossroads with Judy Woodruff," a PBS NewsHour special to air on Tuesday, Dec. 19, Judy Woodruff will take a look back at the first nine months of a two-year project she embarked on to explore the deep divisions and distrust among Americans.
Christmas came early to firefighters in Canadian, Gem City and Briscoe Wednesday evening. Hemphill County landowners Salem Abraham and Trey and Anita Webb announced the presentation of generous gift cards to each of 56 fire department volunteers in gratitude for the dangerous and difficult work they do.
December 11, 2023, ─ Don’t be a Grinch this holiday season! Give the gift of life by donating blood with Coffee Memorial Blood Center on December 13 – 24 and receive a limited-edition Grinch-themed long sleeve T-shirt and a full-size “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” book, written by Dr. Seuss, to keep or to regift at a holiday toy drive! Also, as a bonus, on Dec.
Misdemeanor Arrests
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Felony Arrests
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Citations
• Chloe Rion Smith, Follett; speeding; 12/06/23
• Mary Elizabeth Massey, Canadian; no financial responsibility; 12/7/23
As a courtesy to all Hemphill County residents running for public office, The Record will publish a photo an initial declaration of candidacy at no charge on our Facebook and webpage (www.canadianrecord.com).
Time is running out for candidates to file in the March 5, 2024, primary elections. Filing began on November 11, and the deadline is on Monday, December 11, at 6 pm.
Some local officials have already announced their intent to seek re-election.
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 2.5 percent more than in December 2022. These allocations are based on sales made in October by businesses that report tax monthly.
