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Body Special session likely to end with no voucher deal As the clock ran down on the Legislature’s third special session, Texas House and Senate leaders exchanged barbs over Gov. Greg Abbott’s school choice bill and border security proposals, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Body On Tuesday, November 7, Texas voters will determine the fate of 14 proposed amendments to the state constitution.

Body As a courtesy to all Hemphill County residents running for public office, The Record will publish a photo an initial declaration of candidacy at no charge on our Facebook and webpage (www.canadianrecord.com).

Body Chairman Ken King announced this week that he intends to run for the seat he currently holds representing 19 counties in the Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and the Permian Basin.

Body I am announcing that I will be seeking re-election as Precinct 1 Hemphill County Commissioner in the 2024 election. It has been an honor to serve the people of Hemphill County and Precinct 1 since January 2017.

Body Citizens of Hemphill County, Texas: It has been my honor to serve as your Sheriff for the past 4 years.  I would like to announce my intention to run for a second term as your Sheriff.

Body Misdemeanor Arrests Kelton Baggett, 21, Pampa; driving while intoxicated; 10/29/23; TXDPS Canadian Felony Arrests Lisa Janell Smith, 53, Canadian; warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; 10/25/23; TXDPS Canadian Citations

Body Hemphill County residents are invited to join the members of American Legion Zybach-Owens Post 56 on Monday, November 6, for an introductory meeting to learn about plans for the inaugural presentation of Canadian’s Bridge of Honor.

Body Misdemeanor Arrests None Felony Arrests None Citations • Gabriel Rivera-Martinez, Canadian; no driver’s license (when unlicensed); 10/18/23

Body Early voting now underway Early voting is now underway for the Nov. 7 general election. Voters will decide the fate of 14 proposed amendments, including measures to provide property tax relief and raise the homestead exemption to $100,000.