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Tower down
This 300’-tall radio tower succumbed to a heavy coat of ice and the wind from the top of the caprock, and collapsed yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) at a time when it might be needed most.
Before it toppled, the tower facilitated emergency communications between the Hemphill County Sheriff’s Office, Hemphill County EMS and the Canadian Fire Department.
Fire Chief Scott Brewster, who provided…