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NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED TO THE RESIDENTS OF CANADIAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT that, pursuant to Texas Education Code Section 11.1541, the Canadian Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing concerning the possible donation of real property to the Higgins-Lipscomb Hospital District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas.

The property being considered for donation was formerly used as the Higgins ISD kindergarten building and ag shop, located in Higgins, Texas and is more particularly described as follows:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT

In accordance with United States Code (USC) Annotated, Title 20, Chapter 70, Subchapter IX, Part C, Section 7846, and Public Law (P.L.) 114-95, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Section 8306, any applicant, other than a state educational agency that submits a plan or application under this chapter or act shall afford a reasonable opportunity for public comment on the application and consider such comment.  

Canadian ISD has an opportunity to apply for the following grant:

Week of July 29-August 4, 2025

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Allana Schemer, 43, Hugoton, Kansas; possession of drug paraphernalia and Class C traffic offense; 08/01/25; HCSO

Felony Arrests

GOP legislators unveil redistricting map as Dems flee

Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a mid-decade redistricting plan, The Dallas Morning News reported.

State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, announced the Democrats had left the state to break the quorum and stymie a vote in that chamber.

The Canadian/Hemphill County EDC Board of Directors will conduct a public meeting at 5:30 on Monday, August 4, to discuss the agenda posted below.

Hemphill County Hospital Board of Directors will meet at 5 pm on Tuesday, August 5, to discuss the agenda posted below.

A called City Council meeting will be held at 5:30 pm this Wednesday, July 30, to receive public comment on the proposed renovation of the City Hall and Municipal Auditorium, as well as possible alternative sites and use of the Visitors’ Center, and a potential bond election.

The forum will include an introduction by Mayor Terrill Bartlett, and presentations by the Project Architect, City Staff and Bond Financial Advisors.

Misdemeanor Arrests

None

Felony Arrests

• Ramiro Vitela Rocha, Jr., 46, Amarillo; assault public servant, indictment; driving while intoxicated with child under 15 years of age, indictment; 07/25/25; HCSO

Citations

Kerr County death toll now at 108; two still missing

The number of people still missing in the July 4 Kerr County flood dropped to two after another body was recovered last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

The two still missing are a child and an adult who were at Camp Mystic, where at least 27 campers and counselors died.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: Canadian’s City Council will meet at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, to receive public comment on the proposed renovation of City Hall, alternative sites, and a possible bond election. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Auditorium.