Four cases heard Tuesday in Hemphill County Court
Four misdemeanor cases were heard Tuesday in County Court, with County Judge Lisa Johnson presiding and County Attorney Kyle Miller prosecuting.
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Gov. Abbott, TxDOT, announce adoption of record $85 billion 10-year transportation plan
AMARILLO—Gov. Greg Abbott this month announced the adoption of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (Tx-DOT) 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), advancing a record $85 billion, 10-year statewide roadway construction plan.
Anniversary of Lyman Wagon Train Battle observed at Ramp Ranch Saturday
History enthusiasts gathered at Ramp Ranch southeast of Canadian on Saturday, Sept. 10, to honor the 148th anniversary of the Lyman’s Wagon Train Battle—which took place on that site and raged for five long days from Sept. 9-14, 1874.
If it’s Sept. 24, it must be Canadian River Beach Club calf fry season
The weather is cooling down, and the smokers are heating up this week as competitive barbecue cookers prepare for the Canadian River Beach Club’s 14th Annual Calf Fry and Cook-Off, which will be held once again at Jones Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Hospital board does not go gently into the new fiscal year
Without community comment, the annual hearing for the adoption of the district’s budget and tax rate for the new fiscal year is usually a routine matter. Not so this go-round on Sept. 6.
Dick Wilberforce publishes collection of Longhorn photos
For over six decades, Dick Wilberforce has photographed nature and wildlife, and has focused his lens on every living thing, from bobwhite quail and bighorn sheep to bobcats, grey foxes, and the elusive lesser prairie-chicken. He has published a series of books featuring his photographic art.
Veterinarian attacked by 7-pound monkey, lives to write book about it
A 7-pound monkey attacked a rural Texas veterinarian, and he lived to write a book about it. However, that’s only one of the 28 stories he tells.
Country Vet: Thirty Years of Treating Animals and Trying to Understand Their Owners is a humorous memoir by Randy L. Skaggs, DVM.
Rattled
THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY: This 18 to 20-inch prairie rattler was spotted lurking under a lawn mower in an alley about halfway up Willard Street, between Willard and Main, last week. It was described as a young rattler, with only one button...but still plenty lethal.
Canadian VFD invites public to join in 9/11 tribute 21 years after World Trade Center fell
The Canadian Volunteer Fire Department has announced plans for its third annual tribute to the 9/11 firefighters—this one on Sunday, Sept. 11—marking the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center.
Canadian’s post office makeover all first-class
In 2015, the USPS was offering a $1,000 grant incentive for post office beautification. Canadian’s postmistress, Marci Blau, called Kim McKinney to ask about the possibility of about putting in sod to make the barren post office façade a little more attractive. Her response was immediate: “No way.”
