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County commissioners hear 2020 audit report

5 years ago By News Staff

Hemphill County has $23 million in cash and cash equivalents, with unrestricted net assets of $26.5 million. Based on annual expenditures, the county has enough in reserve to continue operating for 35.3 months—an admirable position, according to Doshier, Pickens, & Francis partner John Merriss.

IRS urges data protection for holidays, filing season

5 years ago By News Staff

DALLAS—With the approach of the holidays and the upcoming tax-filing season, the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies, and the nation’s tax industry are promoting the 5th Annual National Tax Security Awareness Week from Nov. 30 through Dec. 4 with tips on basic safeguards everyone should take.

State Capital Highlights

5 years ago By Chris Cobler Texas Press Association

Texas is preparing to distribute the COVID-19 vaccination to medical staff and other first responders later this month. “Texas is ready to distribute these vaccines in the coming days,” Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted Sunday, sharing a Wall Street Journal news story about United Airlines operating charter flights to position doses of Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine for quick distribution if the shots are approved by regulators. Earlier, Abbott and the State Department of Health Services announced their guiding principles of vaccine distribution. Texas will initially allocate vaccines based on the following criteria:

#COLORFULCANADIAN

5 years ago By News Staff

#ColorfulCanadian is kicking off its inaugural year with a show-stopping display of downtown Christmas lights as the official holiday season begins. The memorable Winter Wonderland lightscape illuminating Canadian’s historic Main Street and several other storefronts around town is guaranteed to lift holiday spirits.

Making Spirits Bright

5 years ago By News Staff

In 2020, “home for the holidays” has a new ring to it. With the year’s pandemic challenges, Canadian is re-imagining the holidays, adjusting traditions, and implementing new events. A big dose of Christmas cheer may be the perfect way to brighten up this crazy year.

Christmas lights at The Citadelle's Waterfield Walk

The hands that give are never left empty

5 years ago By News Staff

MEALS ON WHEELS For over 50 years, Canadian’s Meals on Wheels program has relied on the many volunteers who deliver meals each weekday as well as the contributions that support its outreach to senior citizens, to those recuperating from illnesses or surgery, and to others in need. This is one example of the many blessings this community offers.

HCH confirms 77 new COVID-19 cases in a week

5 years ago By News Staff

Hemphill County Hospital District confirmed 77 additional COVID-19 cases this week from tests performed by the hospital laboratory department—15 involving residents of Hemphill County and 62 for out-of-county residents.

Emergency Military Caregiver Respite Fund expands nationwide

5 years ago By News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the nationwide expansion of Respite Relief for Military and Veteran Caregivers, an emergency fund of no-cost, short-term respite care for veteran caregivers struggling under COVID-19. CareLinx, a nationwide professional home-care network, helped launch the fund with the donation of $1 million worth of services. The Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) also contributed an additional $1 million to increase the number of available care hours, leading to a national expansion.

State Capital Highlights

5 years ago By Chris Cobler Texas Press Association

COVID battle rages on Gov. Greg Abbott touted some good news in Texas’ fight against COVID-19.

Problem Solved

5 years ago By News Staff

This year's Governor's Ball Music Festival is canceled. But when Tala Cohen tries to get a refund, the organizers say it's too late—she can only get a $330 credit. What gives?

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