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PUBLIC STATEMENT

3 years ago By News Staff

In a follow-up to this week’s Sheriff’s Blotter Report, Hemphill County Sheriff Brent Clapp has issued the following statement for public release: “On Tuesday April 25, 2023, Jared Barrera of Canadian was arrested after a lengthy investigation.

UPDATED: HEMPHILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER REPORT

3 years ago By News Release

Misdemeanor Arrests •Jared Fernando Barrera, 19, Canadian; indecent assault; 4/25/23; HCSO Felony Arrests •Jared Fernando Barrera, 19, Canadian; six charges of sexual assault of a child; 4/25/23, HCSO Citations

PRPC and Keep Texas Beautiful Host Recycling Event

3 years ago By News Release

Keep Texas Beautiful is excited to announce an upcoming, in-person regional training in the Panhandle! This is a great time to learn from and network with area Keep Texas Beautiful affiliates and Keep Texas Recycling members. Thursday, May 4, 2023 Dumas Recycling Center 1300 S Maddox Ave

Turning ‘Lights Out’ Across Texas Helps Birds Migrate Safely

3 years ago By News Release

AUSTIN — Spring is the peak time for bird migration through Texas, but the bright lights of cities and towns can confuse birds as they fly to their northern breeding grounds.

Early voting for May 6 hospital board election now underway in new location

3 years ago By News Staff

UPDATED: In a last-minute change, Hemphill County Hospital officials reported Monday that early voting by personal appearance for the hospital board will now take place in the MedNet Room located inside the main entrance. It will be conducted from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays.

The Candidates: Cory Pittman, Colby Leach, Jesse Hanes and Whitney Jones

OIL & GAS REPORT

3 years ago By News Staff

Week of April 10-16, 2023 Intents to Drill ROBERTS (PAN PETRO, Cleveland) Latigo Petroleum, LLC, #32H Mayo Clinic ‘C’, (18193.08 acres) 268’ FSL & 1765’ FEL, Sec 3, Blk 44, T E White Surv, A-1055, 23.5 mi NW from Miami TD 8000’, (BHL: 330’ FSL & 400’ FWL Sec 1, Blk 44, T E White Surv, A-1054)...

Panhandle Area Oil & Gas Drilling and Completions Report

Five area fire departments respond to structure fire southeast of Canadian Monday

3 years ago By News Staff

On Monday afternoon, firefighters from departments in Canadian, Gem City, Allison and Crawford (Oklahoma) all responded to a structure fire located southeast of Canadian near the Oklahoma border.

Firefighers arrived in force at the rural home of Stephanie Taylor Monday

HEMPHILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER REPORT

3 years ago By News Staff

Misdemeanor Arrests None Felony Arrests None Citations •Patrick Winkler, Enid, Oklahoma; speeding; 4/13/23 •Matthew Brent Perry, Allison; speeding; 4/13/23

A Weekly Report from the Hemphill County Sheriffs Office

Aging Unbound – Celebrating Older Americans Month

3 years ago By News Release

May is Older Americans Month and the 2023 theme, “Aging Unbound,” highlights diverse aging experiences, combats ageist stereotypes and showcases how we all benefit when older adults are supported to remain engaged, independent and included.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

3 years ago By News Staff

Dueling tax proposals in the Lege The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The House bill would lower by half a home’s cap on appraisal increases.

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