HEMPHILL COUNTY TREASURER
KAY SMALLWOOD
I am a committed member of the Hemphill County community who understands the importance of trust, accountability and service in local government. I value hard work, accuracy and treating every person with respect. I believe county offices function best when they are run with transparency, consistency, and a strong sense of responsibility.
HEMPHILL COUNTY JUDGE
LISA JOHNSON
Misdemeanor Arrests
• Addison Howard, 21, Littlefield; 02/05/26; warrant for liquor violation, Class C; HCSO
Felony Arrests
• Addison Howard, 21, Littlefield; 02/05/26; warrant for assault of hospital personnel; HCSO
Citations
Intents to Drill
OLDHAM (ALAMOSA DOME, Canyon Reef) LDX Operating Company LLC, #11 Alamosa 316, (640 acres) 1514’ FNL & 6422’ FEL, Sec 315, A Taylor Surv, A-373, 12.2 mi NE from Vega TX TD 6500’, (sgd. Rebecca Dunn 806-665-0338) Vertical Amended
Gas Completions
None
Oil Completions
None
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The local political season kicked off last month with the January 14 start of candidate filing for seats on the City Council and school, water district and hospital boards. As the final week of filing opened, only six candidates had filed for the ten open seats which will be decided in May 2, 2026 elections.
The deadline to file for a place on the General Election Ballot is this Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5 pm.
Canadian City Council
Early voting begins Feb. 17
Early voting in the March 3 primary begins Monday, Feb. 17 and concludes on Friday, Feb. 27. A full slate of contested races will be on the ballots in both Republican and Democratic primaries. The deadline to request a mail ballot is Feb. 20, according to votetexas.gov.
