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WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES IN YOUR MAY 2 ELECTIONS?
HEMPHILL COUNTY
UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TOM ISAACS, CANDIDATE
THE BLOTTER
Misdemeanor Arrests
• Jeffrey Jack Bowen, 40, Azle; warrant for two counts of theft of property valued at more than $750, less than $2,500; 04/04/26; HCSO
Felony Arrests
• Jeffrey Jack Bowen, 40, Azle; warrant for two counts of credit card or debit card abuse; 04/04/26; HCSO
Voters in May 2 election will settle races for City Council, Water District and School boards
Voters in this Saturday's local elections will determine the fate of candidates in three contested races. At stake are three seats on the Canadian City Council, three seats on the Hemphill County Underground Water District Board of Directors, and two seats on the Canadian ISD Board of Trustees.
Election Day polling places will be open from 7 am-7 pm this Saturday, May 2. Early voting in all three races ended on Tuesday, April 28.
Capital Farm Credit funds going to support youth service projects and farmers markets
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Capital Farm Credit is investing in the future of agriculture and its communities by awarding six, $1,000 Community Outreach Grants that will support four youth service projects and two farmers markets.
Get Your Sticks on Route 66: Donate Blood and Hit the Open Road
It is time to put it into gear and hit the open road. Our Blood Institute Coffee Memorial Blood Center is kicking off its April and May donor campaign, inviting the community to make a stop along the iconic Route 66 and help fuel the journey for patients in local hospitals.
From now through May 31, all successful blood donors will receive a limited-edition Route 66 themed T-shirt featuring the slogan “Get Your Sticks on Route 66.”
City of Canadian Recycling Center recognized for 15 years of outstanding recycling efforts
The City of Canadian is proud to announce that its Recycling Center has been recognized by Keep Texas Beautiful for 15 years of outstanding recycling efforts.
This recognition reflects the City’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, waste reduction, and providing residents with a reliable recycling program that benefits the entire community. In 2025 alone, the City’s recycling efforts saved 757 trees, conserved 311,710 gallons of water, and prevented 400,770 pounds of air pollution.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
Border wall through Big Bend apparently on hold
After public outcry, a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park appears to be on hold, The Texas Tribune reported.
