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4-H students to stage Dec. 6 Christmas parade The Hemphill County 4-H youth are planning a Christmas parade for the evening of Monday, Dec.
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Candidate filing is open for Texas primary elections
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The filing period for the 2022 Texas primary elections officially opened on Saturday, Nov. 13, allowing candidates to register with their respective party chairs for a place on the March 1, 2022 primary ballot.
Texas groundwater supplies are in danger
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AUSTIN—Across Texas, groundwater is being pumped out of aquifers so quickly that more wells are in danger of going dry, and more springs and surface water may begin to dry up, according to reports released Tuesday.
Panhandle Gives 2021 campaign launches next week
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AMARILLO—The 6th Annual #ThePanhandleGives campaign is Nov. 22-30. This year, 175 organizations spanning 20 counties are participating. For the second year in a row, the Amarillo Area Foundation, who hosts the event, will cover all the online donation fees. That means when you give online, 100 percent of your gift goes to the organization and will have additional money added to it from the Amplification Fund.
Timely updates made to Veteran’s Monument at courthouse
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The Veteran’s Monument on the Courthouse Square got a new look last week. Members of American Legion Post 56 joined Judge George Briant to inspect the two new service branch emblems that have been added. The new emblems recognize and honor the men and women of the Coast Guard and the newly formed Space Force.
State Rep. King rehashes lengthy 87th legislative session
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State Rep. Ken King (R-Canadian) visited with his hometown constituents on Tuesday, Oct. 26, to discuss the legislative session that had finally come to a close following three special sessions called by Gov. Greg Abbott.
EDC launches discussion of local housing issues
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The status of housing in Canadian was at the top of the Economic Development Council’s agenda last week. Invited to participate in the discussion were Mark Meek and his daughter, Jocelyn Timmons, developers of the Southern Hills residential development on the south edge of Canadian.
NicholasThomas seeks re-election to Precinct 4 post
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I am pleased to announce my intent to seek re-election to the position of Hemphill County commissioner, Precinct 4. I enjoy my service to the community. I’ve served in not so great economic times for our area, and always try to analyze and vote in the best interest of the county as a whole. I’m available anytime at 806.323.3445. I frequently hear from my constituents and all residents of the county, welcoming input. Please let me know how I may better serve you!
Tim Alexander announces re-election bid
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I am announcing my intention to seek reelection to the position of Hemphill County commissioner for Precinct 2. It has been an honor for me to serve the residents of Hemphill County for the past six years.
Speaker Phelan endorses Rep. Ken King for re-election
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Republican Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan today announced his endorsement of conservative state Rep. Ken King’s re-election campaign for House District 88.
