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.

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.

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons red chili garlic sauce 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (or 1/4 tablespoon ground) 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 3 tablespoons sesame oil 6 cups shredded green cabbage (can mix purple in as well) 2 carrots, chopped or julienned 3/4 cup bean sprouts 3 tablespoons freshly shredded cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish 3/4 cup bean sprouts 1 small red onion, chopped 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, finely chopped PREPARATION Whisk the first five ingredients in a large bowl, then slowly whisk in the oil. Add cabbage, carrots, cilantro, bean sprouts, and red onion.

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.