Thanks to the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) distinction there was no need for the Clinton Hospital Authority to take action on Wednesday’s agenda item seeking funds from the City of Clinton to meet matters such as employee payroll. The federally funded REH program has aided in that regard.

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- Grassfires keep local firemen busy

- Weatherford school bonds fail to pass

- Suspect sought for alleged theft

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CDN | Sam Goodwyn

Eric Flores, left, and Dakota Godspeed read emails while waiting for patrons at Acme Brick Park.

(AP) — A Mexican cartel drone incursion prompted an hourslong closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas that was lifted on Wednesday morning, the Trump administration said.

A drone image shows the extent of smoldering damage wrought to the countryside from the fire near the 75 mile marker on Interstate 40. CDN | Courtesy photo

The Clinton Fire Department has had an eventful start to the work week, after responding to two separate grassfires in neighboring areas.

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