On Wednesday morning, Hemphill County Judge George Briant issued a declaration of local state of disaster due to a public health emergency.

The Canadian/Hemphill County Economic Development Council has approved funding to assist local businesses struggling to survive the double whammy of the COVID-19 pandemic and the freefall of oil prices. Qualifying businesses may apply for assistance through either or both of two funds: the

Homeschooling has been anything but a drag for Ben Bussard (10), and Bridger (11) and Parker Burrus (8). Longtime neighbors in Lipscomb, the boys are best friends and constant companions. Bridger and Ben were born only six months apart, and have been playing together since the sandbox. Recent school closures have allowed the boys to spend more time together, and that has resulted in some ingenious projects.

CANADIAN ISD OFFERS GRAB-AND-GO MEALS TO STUDENTS