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Relaxed visitation rules announced for all hospital facilities

5 years ago By News Staff

The Hemphill County Hospital District this week released updated visitation policies for the Canadian Family Physicians Clinic, both Mesa View Assisted Living and Senior Living, and Hemphill County Hospital.

Zero local COVID-19 cases reported this week as hospital district’s mission to get more shots in arms continues

5 years ago By News Staff

Getting COVID-19 vaccines in as many arms as quickly and efficiently as possible has been the goal of the Hemphill County Hospital District, which has administered both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines in a series of clinics held here and in Pampa since Dec. 24, 2020.

Miami ISD official issues statement on student arrests

5 years ago By News Staff

On Tuesday, April 6, Miami ISD Superintendent Donna Hale released a statement in response to inquiries regarding the recent indictments and arrests of three MHS students.

State Capital Highlights

5 years ago By Gary Borders

DSHS launches Texas vaccine scheduler With anyone 16 and older now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Texas Department of State Health Services has launched the Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler. It establishes a single place to sign up for a vaccine through multiple public health agencies.

Old Glory flies and an old neon crown glows anew at The Last Cowboy’s Court

5 years ago By News Staff

When driving through town after sundown, attentive Canadian natives and long-timers are likely to recognize the glowing neon crown that tops the new metal sign announcing The Last Cowboy’s Court on US 60 at the north edge of town.

The Last Cowboy’s Court lights up the north end of town, and welcomes travelers on US 60/83 to visit.

‘Restoring the Roots’ is topic of Beef Cattle Conference April 27-28

5 years ago By News Staff

More than a year after it was first planned, “Restoring the Roots,” the Hemphill County Texas A&M AgriLife Beef Cattle Conference, is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, April 27-28.

Be it resolved

5 years ago By News Staff

In two county commissioners’ meetings held last month, Judge George Briant presented reviews of bills that are on the move in Austin, as the 87th Legislature really starts to roll, and that have earned notches on county officials’ watchlists around the state.

Area Briefs

5 years ago By News Staff

AUSTIN—The Texas comptroller’s office recently released an update to A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas (PDF), a periodic report providing an overview of Texas’ major state taxes. Every year, the state collects billions in state taxes and fees, federal receipts, and other sources of revenue.

North Plains announces energy cost recovery plan

5 years ago By News Staff

Citing the devastating effects that Winter Storm Uri had on the state of Texas, North Plains Electric Cooperative announced last week that its members would see an increase of 10 to 15 percent in future statements, in comparison to those received in 2020.

Canadian firefighters chase series of small fires this week

5 years ago By News Staff

Canadian’s Volunteer Fire Department was called out early this week to fight a series of small fires. On Monday, around 12:30 pm, the VFD sent five units to a house fire at the intersection of US 83 South and County Road T.

Firefighters were too late to save this abandoned home on US 83 South Monday

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