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AUSTIN—The Texas comptroller’s office approved and paid $285 million in unclaimed property claims during the past fiscal year, Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week.
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The Climb to Remember
As many as three dozen citizens gathered at Wildcat Stadium early Saturday morning to participate in A Climb to Remember—commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
Dumbauld gets county’s nod for Justice of Peace
Following Hemphill County Justice of the Peace Larry Dunnam’s announcement that he intended to retire on Sept. 30, after 18 years and nine months in office, County Judge George Briant announced that the court would accept applicants for the appointment to fill his unexpired term.
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Coffee Memorial blood here today Volunteers are urged to participate in the Canadian Community Blood Drive, which is being held today, Thursday, Sept. 16, from noon to 6 pm at the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall.
Restored and rededicated
This was the money shot in a tour of the Lipscomb County Courthouse last Thursday morning, just two days before Saturday’s formal rededication was to take place. The courthouse, built in 1916 in the Classic Revival style, has been the focus of a $3.74 million preservation project since 2020.
Canadian ISD reports 10 new COVID positives in last week, but says most experience only mild symptoms
Canadian schools were a hot spot for the coronavirus this week. Ten new cases were reported during the last five school days, doubling the number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases on campuses since school started on Aug. 16.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day observed Friday
National POW/MIA (Prisoner of War/Missing in Action) Recognition Day was created by an act of Congress in 1979 after 2,500 Vietnam-era families petitioned Congress for a day of remembrance. It is now held each year on the third Friday in September. Its overriding message is, “You are not forgotten.”
State Rep. Ken King launches House District 88 tour here
On Monday, Sept. 27, Rep.
Sen. Seliger to host virtual town hall meetings for District 31
AMARILLO—State Sen. Kel Seliger is kicking off his annual town hall meetings for District 31, which spans 37 counties throughout the Panhandle, South Plains, and Permian Basin, to discuss the recently completed 87th regular session and 87th first and second special sessions.
Texas stops sex offender’s fraudulent real estate deal
She was prosecuted for aggravated sexual assault of a child and is a registered sex offender. She is now accused of concealing her past while promoting fraudulent real estate investments.
