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Early voting is underway in March 1 Republican and Democratic primaries, ends next Friday

4 years ago By News Staff

Early voting in the March 1 Republican and Democratic primary elections continues at Hemphill County courthouse this week and next.At midweek, 92 early ballots had been cast—only 4 by mail—only about 4 percent of the county’s 2,319 registered voters.

Filing ends this Friday in May 7 elections

4 years ago By News Staff

Filing in the May 7 local elections for city council, and school, hospital and water district boards, will end this Friday, Feb. 18. As of last Wednesday, Feb. 9, candidates had filed for each of the open seats on the school and hospital district boards, but open seats on the water district board and city council have drawn no candidates.

County commissioners enact countywide burn ban Monday

4 years ago By News Staff

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.

News Briefs

4 years ago By News Staff

CHS Classroom Annex available for community tornado shelter CISD Superintendent Lynn Pulliam is reminding the public that the CHS classroom annex is available as a community tornado shelter. Dr.

DPS troopers arrest two on felony drug, weapons charges

4 years ago By News Staff

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.

Candidate Q&A: Precinct 4 County Commissioner and Justice of the Peace

4 years ago By News Staff

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.

2022: The state of economic development in Canadian and Hemphill County

4 years ago By News Staff

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.

Vacancies at the ‘low-income’ Oasis Cove apartment complex

Canadian Apartment complex is gone, but its new owners are arguing over the bill

4 years ago By News Staff

The empty and abandoned 32-unit Canadian Apartment Complex has been razed. Demolition is complete, the property has been cleared, and the land is ready once again for productive use.

Rate of COVID cases in Hemphill County is slowing

4 years ago By News Staff

Hemphill County Hospital reported a significant decline in COVID-19 positive cases this week, noting that only 12 new cases have been confirmed for in-county residents, and only two in out-of-county residents. More positive news came from Canadian ISD, which has reported only two new cases in the last seven days, with only one active case remaining. There have been 269 cases reported at CISD since the start of the school year. In its 14-day report, the hospital is reporting fewer tests conducted in the lab, fewer positives, and lower positivity rates—a good sign, they noted, but added, “It’s definitely not time to let our guard down.”

Hemphill County Hospital Briefs

4 years ago By Report By Cathy Ricketts

In their Jan. 25 meeting, the Hemphill County Hospital Board addressed the following matters, including renewing contracts, reviewing financial reports, and hearing a COVID-19 update from CEO Christy Francis.

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