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With newly-issued red flag warnings of critical fire weather conditions across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles on Tuesday, Hemphill County commissioners unanimously approved a countywide burn ban on Monday morning, Feb. 14. The ban took effect immediately after its signing.

A tip from a citizen—who observed two men rolling what he believed was a marijuana joint in the Oasis Truck Stop parking lot Wednesday—resulted in their arrests on several charges by DPS Troopers Heath Prater and Matt Cippolone.

What experiences have uniquely qualified you to serve as Hemphill County justice of the peace? KD: I have worked for politicians, dipped my toes into construction, served on committees and boards for various philanthropies, all while being a full-time mother with many hobbies. I enjoy variety in my life.

In an annual report to the Canadian City Council, EDC President Remelle Farrar described the last two years as “rebuilding years,” during which council members made three important decisions: 1. To develop a budget below the projected 4A sales tax revenue, in order to ensure the growth of available funding for economic development initiatives, such as primary job development, business retention and expansion, and marketing and promotion.

In December, council members unanimously approved an ordinance amending the City Code of Ordinances by adding Article 4.05, concerning the regulation and conduct of game rooms within the city limits. The ordinance establishes a licensing and regulatory process for game rooms and amusement redemption machines, adds an occupation tax, and provides for penalties not to exceed $500 for each offense.