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Citizens of Hemphill County, Texas: It has been my honor to serve as your Sheriff for the past 4 years.  I would like to announce my intention to run for a second term as your Sheriff.

Misdemeanor Arrests Kelton Baggett, 21, Pampa; driving while intoxicated; 10/29/23; TXDPS Canadian Felony Arrests Lisa Janell Smith, 53, Canadian; warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; 10/25/23; TXDPS Canadian Citations

Hemphill County residents are invited to join the members of American Legion Zybach-Owens Post 56 on Monday, November 6, for an introductory meeting to learn about plans for the inaugural presentation of Canadian’s Bridge of Honor.

Misdemeanor Arrests None Felony Arrests None Citations • Gabriel Rivera-Martinez, Canadian; no driver’s license (when unlicensed); 10/18/23

Early voting now underway Early voting is now underway for the Nov. 7 general election. Voters will decide the fate of 14 proposed amendments, including measures to provide property tax relief and raise the homestead exemption to $100,000.

MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 18, 2023) – Xcel Energy today announced it has been selected for a $100 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy to boost its work to reduce and mitigate the threat of wildfires and ensure the resiliency of the grid through extreme weather.

Early voting in Texas’ November 7 constitutional amendment election begins on Monday, October 23, and ends on Friday, November 3. Voters in Hemphill County may cast early ballots by personal appearance at the Hemphill County Courthouse.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued more than $1.77 billion this year to agricultural producers and landowners through its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a critical piece of the Department’s efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry...

Misdemeanor Arrests • Rose Martha Garza, 32, Canadian; driving while intoxicated, open alcohol container; 10/15/23; HCSO Felony Arrests • Luis Perez Vargas, 24, Canadian; burglary of habitation; 10/15/23; HCSO Citations • Raychel Renee Faulkner, Higgins; disregards warning signs or barricades;...

Luis Vargas-Perez, 24, of Canadian, was arrested early Sunday morning following a break-in at the Kyle Northcott home on Sixth Street.