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NicholasThomas seeks re-election to Precinct 4 post

4 years ago By News Staff

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.

EDC launches discussion of local housing issues

4 years ago By News Staff

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.

Public hearing Monday on new county commissioners precinct map

4 years ago By News Staff

A hearing will be conducted by Hemphill County commissioners at 9 am on Monday, Nov. 15, to receive public comment on the redistricting of county election, justice of the peace, and commissioners court precincts.

Citadelle Art Foundation and CES second-graders collaborate on Veterans Day Art Project

4 years ago By News Staff

In what has become an eagerly-anticipated tradition, Citadelle Art Foundation Executive Director Wendie Cook and her staff worked with Canadian Elementary School secondgraders and their teachers last Friday on their annual Veterans Day Art Project.

This BES second-grader studiously compares his painting of Hayze Hufstedler to the photograph, and carefully adjusts the skin tone

Chamber crew strings lights in trees at Sunset Park

4 years ago By News Staff

In the second consecutive weekend spent stringing Christmas lights at Sunset Park, Chamber of Commerce Events Coordinator Jackie McPherson was blessed with a blue sunlit sky, light wind, and a team of nine energetic high school student volunteers who helped drape the trees.

Texas Panhandle War Museum notes anniversary of U.S. involvement in Vietnam

4 years ago By News Staff

Nov. 1 marks the anniversary the United States’ first intervention in the war between North and South Vietnam. The U.S. and other allies backed South Vietnam— assuming the role previously held by the French, who withdrew in 1955—while the Soviet Union, North Korea, and China backed the North.

Heath Mitchell easily wins four-way school board race; only 22 percent of local registered voters participate

4 years ago By News Staff

Less than 20 percent of Hemphill County’s registered voters cast ballots in the Nov. 2 general election to determine the fate of eight proposed constitutional amendments this year.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo headlines 2022 Beef Cattle Conference

4 years ago By News Staff

CANADIAN—Hemphill County Extension Agent Andy Holloway this week announced that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be the lead keynote speaker for the 2022 Capital Farm Credit/Texas A&M AgriLife Beef Cattle Conference, which is scheduled for April 26-27 in Canadian.

Hemphill Co. Hospital district adds behavioral health to its service line

4 years ago By Cathy Ricketts | The Record

Hemphill County Hospital District’s new behavioral health department has a budget and a crucial mission of advancing mental healthcare. This latest addition to the circle of care provided by the district could not have come at a more opportune time.

Hospital board closes out FY 2021 audit year, shows increase in services provided

4 years ago By News Staff

During the financial reports delivered in the Oct. 19 Hemphill County Hospital District board meeting, Jennifer Cox, with Thomas & Thomas Financial Management Services, reported $5.6 million in cash for the district, as of Oct. 15.

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