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A one-vehicle accident that occurred late in the evening of Sunday, Jan. 23, sent the driver running from the scene, and his passenger to Hemphill County Hospital via EMS.

Lower COVID case counts may indicate that the omicron variant has reached its peak in Hemphill County, and is now on the decline, Hemphill County Hospital officials say, but they admit there are other factors that could be involved.

With just over two weeks left before the Feb. 18 filing deadline, interest has accelerated in a total 13 open seats on the city council, and school, hospital, and water district boards. Several candidates—all incumbents—have filed for another term of office.

Amarillo’s National Weather Service warned yesterday that wind chill values at the end of this week could sink well into the negative teens, and warned Panhandle-area residents to cover up and not let any skin be exposed to the elements for very long.

City Manager Joe Jarosek shared a report from the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission this week, indicating that the city of Canadian had recycled 53,660 pounds of waste, and diverted 26.83 tons from the landfill.

Thirty-nine trees—half of them Chinese pistache and half cottonwood—were planted around the rim of Wildcat Stadium last week, and will someday provide shade for generations of Canadian High School students, their families, and Wildcat fans.

Amarillo CPA Mark Kile delivered the district’s 2020-21 financial audit during their Jan. 13 meeting, pronouncing Canadian ISD in good shape financially.

Candidate filing began last Wednesday, Jan. 19, for candidates seeking a place on the ballot in the May 7 city council, and hospital, school, and water district board elections.