2021’s Big Story is not over
There was little doubt at the beginning of 2021 that we would still be writing about COVID-19 long after the last cork was popped and the last round of “Auld Lang Syne” sung.
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Canadian Community Center receives $10,000 grant The Canadian Community Center was the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Legett Foundation over the holiday season. The grant was given for general operations and was made possible through an anonymous recommendation to the foundation.
Far too little vote fraud to tip election to Trump, AP finds
ATLANTA (AP)—An Associated Press review of every potential case of voter fraud in the six battleground states disputed by former President Donald Trump has found fewer than 475 — a number that would have made no difference in the 2020 presidential election.
Former CHS student charged with murder in death of Kansas man
Former CHS student charged with firstdegree murder in death of Kansas man Former Canadian High School student and standout Wildcat athlete Dylan Weaver was one of four people arrested last month in Cowley County, Kansas, and charged with first-degree murder in the Dec. 14 shooting death of...
Red flag alerts issued as high winds, drought, near-record temperatures collide on Wednesday
Amarillo’s National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for Texas Panhandle counties Wednesday in anticipation of high winds, with gusts out of the southwest as high as 70 mph, and dry conditions.
With COVID cases on the rise again here, healthcare officials warn that area acute care facilities are full and understaffed
On Tuesday, Dec. 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a sharp increase in the proportion of coronavirus cases in this country that have been caused by the omicron variant, noting that the delta variant remains the dominant version.
Rural Texans share personal stories to inspire confidence in COVID-19 vaccines
AUSTIN—Rural Texans are playing a prominent role in a new national PSA campaign developed by the Ad Council in partnership with COVID Collaborative.
As filing ends, March 1 primary ballots take shape
Monday’s filing deadline brought a flurry of last-minute announcements by candidates in the March 1 primaries, which will determine major party nominees in the Nov. 8 general election.
Jay Moseley files for JP Office
Jay Moseley is announcing his intent to run for the office of Hemphill County justice of the peace in the 2022 Republican primary. Moseley has resided in Hemphill County for 32 years.
Jim Black announces bid for Precinct 4 commissioner
Jim Black filed this week for the office of Hemphill County commissioner in Precinct 4. Black said he had been approached by residents in the precinct more than a year ago, asking him to run.
