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5 years ago By Gary Borders

Snow, ice, single-digit temps blanket the state Texans from Lubbock to Longview shivered under singledigit temperatures as their week began, with snow and ice creating dangerous road conditions throughout the state. Gov.

Hemphill County Hospital reports only one COVID case in 10 days

5 years ago By News Staff

On Wednesday, the Hemphill County Hospital District lab announced the first case of COVID-19 after 10 consecutive days of zero positive test results in the county. Only six cases remain active among county residents, according to this latest report.

The Main Problem: Council delays action on downtown parking restrictions after hearing public’s concerns

5 years ago By News Staff

After hearing public concerns about a proposal to establish no-parking zones in downtown Canadian, council members tabled action on an ordinance revising the city code and agreed to research the issue in more depth.

This two-vehicle collision in October 2020 occured at the intersection of Main and Third Streets, and resulted when the driver of this Buick Encore entered the intersection without seeing the oncoming pickup truck, driven by a city of Canadian employee. No injuries were reported, and the driver was cited for failure to yield right-of-way.

Last-minute filings set up May 1 races for hospital, school boards

5 years ago By News Staff

A last-minute filing flurry before last Friday’s deadline filled the ballots for open seats on the city council and hospital and school boards in the May 1 local elections. Both the school board and hospital board races will be contested this spring.

Comptroller distributes $1.05B in sales tax revenue

5 years ago By News Staff

AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $1.05 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 0.7 percent more than in February 2020.

Coffee Memorial warns of emergency blood shortage

5 years ago By News Staff

The Coffee Memorial Blood Center is facing an emergency blood shortage and has issued a plea for donors of all blood types to give immediately. The lifesaving stock of blood has reached a less than one-day supply and needs replenishment. “This is not a drill,” the notice stated. To find out how and where you can contribute, contact Coffee Memorial at 806.331.8833 or go to yourbloodinstitute.org.

DPS says driver’s license expiration waiver ends in April

5 years ago By News Staff

AUSTIN—The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has officially issued the 60-day notice that the COVID-related waiver on expiration dates for driver licenses and identification cards ends on April 14. Customers are urged to make an appointment or renew online today.

Polar vortex unleashes frigid arctic blast

5 years ago By News Staff

The National Weather Service in Amarillo is warning of dangerous wind chills—of well below zero—across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, starting Friday through early next week. The Canadian area is forecasted to experience a -16 wind-chill value on Sunday morning, -22 on Monday, and -20 on Tuesday.

Photo of ice-encrusted trees at state line, east of Higgins on US 60

Keep pets safe as temperatures plummet

5 years ago By News Staff

Cold weather can put added stress on pets, livestock, and other animals outdoors. They require more care and attention during the winter than almost any other time of the year. With negative temperatures projected in Hemphill County this week, the city of Canadian Animal Control is encouraging owners to make sure their pets are comfortable in the frigid temperatures.

Week of zero-positive test results leads to cautious optimism at Hemphill Co. Hospital

5 years ago By News Staff

On Wednesday, Hemphill County Hospital announced the third consecutive day of zero positive COVID-19 test results in Hemphill County. Only nine cases remain active among county residents, according to this latest report.

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