Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson delivered the oath of office this morning, June 13, to Dale Schafer. He is the new Commissioner of Precinct #3, replacing Curt McPherson, whose resignation was accepted by the court on June 2. A small crowd of relatives and county officials was on hand to witness Schafer’s swearing-in ceremony.

Schafer is the owner of Schafer Services, and has served this community previously on the Canadian ISD Board of Trustees, on the Hemphill County Junior Livestock Show Board of Directors, and as a veteran with the Canadian Volunteer Fire Department.

Schafer will assume his new post on June 16, and will serve until a successor is chosen by voters in the November 5, 2024, general election.