Statewide facemask order in effect here, but enforcement unlikely
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On July 2, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order G-29, mandating the use of face coverings over the nose and mouth by every person in Texas.
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Primary runoff election is Tuesday, early voting underway
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On Tuesday, July 14, Texas will hold 2020 Primary Runoff elections to finalize the Democratic and Republican nominees who will appear on the November 3 general election ballot. There are 35 congressional, legislative, and state board nominations still up for grabs.
Citizens lead Fourth of July parade
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Upon learning that there would be no Chamber of Commerce-sanctioned Fourth of July parade this year, Canadian resident Jimmy Hammer decided to form a citizen-led parade.
Water District board members authorize purchase of former Digital Abstract offices
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Following an executive session held during a called June 25 meeting, the board of the Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District (HCUWCD) authorized General Manager Janet Guthrie to execute documents for the purchase and sale of property at 211 N.
State Capital Highlights
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Governor mandates wearing face masks in public AUSTIN—Gov. Greg Abbott on July 2 issued an executive order to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus while keeping Texas as open as possible for business.
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EDITOR’S NOTE:In 1918, Canadian’s Fourth of July rodeo was moved to Anvil Park Ranch near Canadian, where the photos on these pages were taken in the 1930s. The photos belong to the Ralph R. Doubleday Collection, and were provided to The Canadian Record by the Donald C.
My neighbors, the superheroes
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I think my next-door-neighbors might be superheroes.
THE CASE OF THE DANCING COWBOY
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“EEEEE-YOWWWWWWWW!!”
Early voting begins Monday; election officials step up safety measures at the voting booth
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Early voting in the July 14 Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections begins next Monday, June 29 and continues through Friday, July 10. All early voting ballots in both primaries will be cast at Hemphill County Courthouse, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm.
Checklist for Voters
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The following are the minimum recommended health protocols for all voters in Texas. These minimum health protocols are not a limit on the health protocols that individuals may adopt.
