2022 primary election dates
Saturday, Jan. 1 First day to apply for a ballot by mail in the March 1 primary election Monday, Jan.
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Senate resolution recognizes Dec. 18 as ‘Wreaths Across America Day’
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Senate unanimously passed a resolution, introduced by U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King, designating Saturday, Dec. 18, as “Wreaths Across America Day.”
Christmas in Canadian
PART I Following a bountiful and lip-smacking 113th Annual WCTU Bazaar on Friday—a longstanding holiday tradition—it was only logical to continue Canadian’s seasonal celebration with one of its newest events: the 2nd Annual Santa Claus Shuffle 5K Run and Elf Walk.
Canadian members and Canadian Water Well
Canadian members and Canadian Water Well employees made the season a bit brighter this week. Spearheaded by John Julian, this crew hung the beautiful lighted 9-foot wreath on the Canadian River Wagon Bridge last weekend for all to enjoy. PHOTOS BY DAWN WEBB
Kathy Dumbauld seeks election to Justice of the Peace office
Kathy Dumbauld announced her candidacy this week for Hemphill County justice of the peace in the Republican Party primary on March 1, 2022. “I have been lucky enough to be appointed to the position of justice of the peace by the county commissioners before the elections,” Dumbauld said.
Lisa Johnson announces run for Hemphill County Judge
Lisa Johnson is announcing her candidacy for Hemphill County Judge in the March 1, 2022, Republican primary. Johnson is serving her third term as Hemphill County and District clerk, which ends on Dec.
Candidate filing ends Monday in Texas’ primary elections
Time is running out on the filing period for Texas 2022 primary elections. The deadline for candidates to register with their respective party chairs for a place on the March 1, 2022, primary ballot is Monday, Dec. 13, at 6 pm.
News Briefs
AMARILLO—Utility customers in the Texas Panhandle, including Xcel Energy customers, are encouraged to contact Panhandle Community Services, which serves the top 26 counties in the Texas Panhandle, in the coming days to apply for utility bill assistance if they are unable to pay their utility bills.
U.S. Department of Justice sues Texas over new political maps
The U.S. Department of Justice is throwing its weight into the legal fight over Texas’ newly-drawn maps for Congress and the state House, filing a lawsuit Monday that claims Texas lawmakers discriminated against voters of color by denying Latino and Black voters equal opportunities to participate...
Number of new COVID-19 cases rises here in midst of holiday season
The number of Texans hospitalized with COVID-19 is at one of its lowest points since the beginning of the pandemic, and the number of hospitals reporting full ICU units has levelled off, according to The Texas Tribune (https://apps.texastribune.org).
