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On Monday afternoon, firefighters from departments in Canadian, Gem City, Allison and Crawford (Oklahoma) all responded to a structure fire located southeast of Canadian near the Oklahoma border.

Misdemeanor Arrests

None

Felony Arrests

None

Citations

•Patrick Winkler, Enid, Oklahoma; speeding; 4/13/23

•Matthew Brent Perry, Allison; speeding; 4/13/23

May is Older Americans Month and the 2023 theme, “Aging Unbound,” highlights diverse aging experiences, combats ageist stereotypes and showcases how we all benefit when older adults are supported to remain engaged, independent and included.

Dueling tax proposals in the Lege

The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The House bill would lower by half a home’s cap on appraisal increases. It passed overwhelmingly, 141-9. However, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, said that body will not approve it, preferring its plan to raise property exemptions from $40,000 to $70,000.

AUSTIN – Following a year in which fewer people were killed in work zone crashes in Texas, TxDOT is calling on all drivers to stay vigilant and help continue that downward trend. As National Work Zone Awareness Week kicks off, TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign is reminding drivers to stay alert and exercise caution when going through road construction and maintenance areas.

The first Cruise Night was held on Canadian’s Main Street in June 2018. It was the brainstorm of Alex Adcock, who said he was inspired by his lifelong love of anything with a motor, and his many conversations with friends like Mike Leonard and Rick Zenor, who shared similar interests.

(AUSTIN) — With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce will hold a City Wide Garage Sale this Saturday, April 15, 2023. Maps are available at The Chamber of Commerce Office and also in the silver mailbox located at the front door of the Chamber building. Thirteen garage sale sites are illustrated on the map. For more information, call the Chamber at 806.323.6234.

One of the items on the agenda of the Monday, April 10, meeting of the Hemphill County Commissioners Court was the Presentation of Resolution to Canadian Record Editor Laurie Ezzell Brown. Pictured are Hemphill County Clerk Sylvia Guerrero, Precinct #4 Commissioner Nicholas Thomas, Precinct #3 Curt McPherson, Laurie Ezzell Brown, Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson, Precinct #1 Dawn Webb, and Commissioner #2 Tim Alexander.

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