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HCH board sets proposed tax rate; hears feedback on EMS

4 years ago By News Staff

In a split vote during Tuesday’s meeting, the Hemphill County Hospital board approved the proposed tax rate of 8 percent, the rollback rate increase of 44 cents. The actual 8-percent

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Grand jury returns six indictments here

4 years ago By News Staff

A grand jury was impaneled at Hemphill County Courthouse on Wednesday morning, Aug. 7, and returned with six indictments, three of which were withheld from publication pending execution of arrest

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Two cases adjudicated in County Court

4 years ago By News Staff

During a Tuesday docket call in County Court, Judge George Briant found Jeremy Detrixhe guilty of probation violation and sentenced him to 70 days of incarceration in the Hemphill County

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A rocking good time

4 years ago By News Staff

Canadian Community Center’s Saturday evening Rock the Block Party was an unqualified success. Visitors turned out in droves despite the heat, filled the swimming pool, consumed nearly 350 hot dogs,

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Happy State Bank to acquire 1st State Bank of Mobeetie

4 years ago By News Staff

AMARILLO—In a joint statement, J. Pat Hickman, chairman and CEO of Happy State Bank, and Randy Mc-Curley, president of the First State Bank of Mobeetie, announced that Happy State has

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OIL AND GAS

4 years ago By News Staff

Intents to Drill MOORE (PANHANDLE, Red Cave) Beren Corporation, #97 Masterson Estate, (1750 acres) 335’ FWL & 840’ FNL, Sec 73, Blk O18, D&P RR Surv, A-406, 2 mi SE

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TxDOT unveils area bridge-replacement plans

4 years ago By News Staff

TxDOT officials outnumbered the public by about 3 to 1 during a Tuesday evening open house held at Hemphill County Library. The meeting’s purpose was to discuss a $9.15 million

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SO’s proposed $2,500 signing bonus gets lukewarm reception in court

4 years ago By News Staff

Commissioners declined a request last week from the Hemphill County Sheriff’s Office for approval of a $2,500 signing bonus for new hires. Chief Deputy Brent Clapp presented the idea, which

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Dr. Pulliam takes the CISD helm

4 years ago By News Staff

In a brief called meeting held on Monday, July 29, school board members wasted no time in their decision to hire Dr. Lynn Pulliam as Canadian ISD superintendent. Dr. Pulliam

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School lunch prices rise a quarter to offset costs

4 years ago By News Staff

School trustees voted unanimously during their July 26 meeting to increase the fee for school lunches by 25 cents. The new price for all full-paid lunches this year will be

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