It’s been said before, but I’ll say it again. Small businesses are the backbone of our community, our state, and our nation’s economy. According to sba.gov, two-thirds of jobs in the United States are generated by small businesses. Small towns specifically are largely impacted through these locally-owned businesses. From sponsoring Little League baseball teams to creating jobs, the impact Alexander’s, The Cattle Exchange, and many other businesses have on our community is limitless.

Bucky Wright

Wednesday evening, the citizens of Canadian met in a mass meeting in the court room and discussed the best method to prevent the recurrence of the “Flu” epidemic. Mayor Taylor presided and various things pertinent and impertinent were discussed. Among other things was a statement made by the mayor that word had reached the City Council that some lawyer had advised some of our citizens that the council has no power to enforce any “of its orders or regulations and that the citizens do not have to obey unless they please.” No reason for this advice was given, so we are left in the dark as to where the alleged weakness lies, but in our opinion a test should be made and if some loop hole exists in the organization of the City, the defect may be remedied. It is a dangerous condition if true, and if not true all citizens ought to be taught to respect an ordinance.

Last week, the Hemphill County Sheriff’s Office reported that seven different vehicles had been burglarized on Thursday, April 17.