2024

Body By midday on Wednesday, October 30, Hemphill County election officials reported that the number of early voters here had reached 1,000, and that local voters were continuing to arrive at the courthouse.

Body On Monday, May 27, 2024, a small gathering of citizens gathered at the Edith Ford Cemetery in Canadian for Memorial Day services.

Body During Friday evening’s Canadian Middle School commencement ceremony at the high school gymnasium, Valedictorian Maddlynn Longoria was awarded the 2024 Abraham Cup by Superintendent Lynn Pulliam.

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.