Wildfire relief efforts
Hemphill County Disaster Relief Task Force Two working committees have undertaken the task of meeting the most pressing needs of wildfire victims in Hemphill County.
News
Canadian River Music Fest returns this June with headliners Clay Walker and Jack Ingram
The music is back. Following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, tickets are now on sale for the Canadian River Music Festival on June 11 at Jones Pavilion.
Author Taylor Moore welcomed by eager fans here Saturday
Dr. Alex Hunt, professor of Western Studies at West Texas A&M University, introduced Taylor Moore to an enthusiastic crowd at the River Valley Pioneer Museum last Saturday.
Early voting begins April 25 for Canadian school board race, statewide constitutional amendments
Early voting in the May 7 CISD school board election begins on Monday, April 25, and ends on Tuesday, May 3. Voters will have the opportunity to determine which of the six candidates in contention will fill three open three-year terms on the board.
Palmer, Zvonnikov, and Manfredi perform at Texas Crown Tuesday evening
A piano series concert, Beethoven 250, was presented at the Texas Crown Performance Hall Tuesday evening to standing ovations from the small, but appreciative, audience. Pianist David Palmer and violinist Evgeny Zvonnikov performed Beethoven’s “Sonata No.
Blood supply falls below 50 percent; donors urged to give now
Coffee Memorial Blood Center has less than half of the blood supply needed, threatening a critical blood shortage for local patients, and creating an immediate need for blood donors.
Wildfire victims discover both loss and redemption in the ashes and wreckage
LARRY AND DELOIS RISLEY Larry and DeLois Risley had evacuated their vehicles from their home on County Road 7 to his dad’s place in Wheeler after being notified of the advancing fire. Firefighters helped water the perimeter of their house down on all four sides as a precaution.
The passing of the gavel
At 8 am Friday morning, in the 31st District courtroom, retiring Hemphill County Judge George Briant administered the oath of office to his successor, Lisa Johnson, and handed the gavel over to her care.
Community Briefs
The Perryton Area Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet at noon on Friday, April, 8 at New Hope Fellowship, 2821 S. Ash in Perryton. Lunch will be provided. The program will be given by Nikki Harris, from Acorda.
As rural homeowners clear wildfire wreckage, neighbors, friends and local businesses all pitch in to render aid
The response to last week’s devastating wildfires has been swift, and has once again revealed the overwhelming generosity and kindness of this community and county, and of the residents, organizations and business owners who are always ready to lend a hand.
