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Whataburger finally opens in Canyon
The wait Canyon's new Whataburger is finally over. It opened its double drive-thru at exactly 11 a.m. Tuesday morning, amid employees' cheers. "It feels like a big commitment," Cynthia Rodriguez, new operating partner, said. "I know we are going to conquer Canyon with friendliness, quality and cleanliness, being consistent 24 hours and run our shifts with the culture in mind of pride, care and love." The new fast-food establishment is located at 100 N. 23rd Street across from West Texas A&M University. Whataburger corporate people, including Kyler Franklin, field marketing partner, were on hand for the grand opening.
WPHS reflects on 9-11-2001 events
AMARILLO - In what has become somewhat of a tradition for West Plains High School, staff members rallied together Wednesday morning to honor and remember the events of 9-11-2001 and the impact it made on our country and the world. On September 11, 2001, on a bright blue, sunny morning in New York City, a commercial passenger airliner was hijacked by dissidents who were members of a radical Islamic group called al-Qaeda and headed up by their leader, Osama bin Laden. The plane crashed into one of the towers of the World Trade Center. Shortly after, a second commercial plane, also packed with innocent passengers, plowed into the second tower. Thousands were killed as the buildings exploded and eventually imploded, being reduced to rubble and ashes that billowed into the streets. Many first responders died in the line of duty, attempting to rescue those in the towers. Many of those who lived, faced lifelong health ramifications from which they never recovered.
Randall County Sheriff's Office receives state accreditation
Randall County Commissioners got a welcome visit from Canyon Police Chief Steve Brush last week with some good news for the County and Canyon. Brush said that Randall County Sheriff's Office was well-known throughout Texas for leading the way and setting higher standards for sheriff's offices, but for the first time, they have been publicly credited for their hard work. The Police Chiefs Association named RCSO as the second sheriff's office to receive accreditation in the state of Texas. "It was a long, hard process," Randall County Sheriff Chris Forbis said. "Our officers went through all our internal reviews, procedures, policies and warrants to meet the goals to be accredited."
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Someone Call Security
Stephen Cox is not an imposing figure. Still, he has the countenance and features to be a Clark Kent look-alike, even if considerably smaller in stature. You remember Clark, right? He's the guy who morphed quickly from his role as a reporter for a large metropolitan newspaper into Superman, the movie and comic book figure who flew around Gotham City beating the daylights out of the bad guys. Cox, now thirty-something, even has eyewear like Kent's. The distinguished San Antonio music educator appears to be much younger than his actual age, but he - like Kent - remains super cool in all circumstances, though never donning a cape, leaping over buildings in a single bound or putting the hurt on anybody. ... ***
CORRECTION: Thompson named Texas A&M VMDL resident director
The Canyon News published an inaccurate headline for the Alexis Thompson resident director story in the Sunday, September 8 edition. The headline said that Thompson was named the WT Ag Dept. resident director. The correct headline is that Alexis Thompson named Texas A&M VMDL resident director in Canyon. Thompson began her new role in Canyon on Sept. 1. The Canyon News regrets the error and will do a better job going forward.
West Plains overpowers Clint Horizon 63-14
ANDREWS - When West Plains' offensive attack gets going, it's like playing NCAA Football 2024 on the Playstation. Fast and furious ... with lots of electrifying plays. Fresh off a season-opening 56-21 loss at Seminole, West Plains quickly got rid of that bad taste with a 63-14 victory over Clint Horizon Thursday night in Andrews. The Wolves' offense, led by three-year starting quarterback Reid Macon, scored 56 points in the first half and never once punted in the game.
Canyon's defense clamps down on Andrews with second-half shutout
Bend but don't break. That was the message Canyon Eagles head football coach Todd Winfrey voiced to his team at halftime despite trailing 16-15. The message was taken with a forceful approach as Canyon's defense pitched a shutout and the offense rolled off 17-straight points to secure the 32-16 victory over the Andrews Mustangs Friday night in the home opener at Happy State Bank Stadium. With the win, Canyon improved to 1-1 on the season. Andrews moved to 1-1 with the loss.
WT hires 32 new faculty members
West Texas A&M University’s faculty roll has increased by more than 30 new scholars as the 2024-2025 academic year begins. “We are excited to welcome a talented group of new faculty members this year,” said Dr. Neil Terry, provost and executive vice president of academic affairs. “They will play an essential role in advancing student success and academic excellence at WT.” New faculty members have been hired in each of WT’s six Colleges: the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business, the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences, the College of Engineering, the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities, and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Additionally, several new administrators are in place for the academic year.
Strong Panhandle support raises $220,000 for WT Ag Day
When bidding at the live auction started, the West Texas A&M University Agricultural Development Association was just $77 shy of raising $2 million for recruiting Ag students since 2005. By the end of the live and silent auctions Saturday, the association raised at least another $220,000, according to association president Ryan Butler. "Ag Day is one of the best days of the year as a Buff," Butler said. "As a graduate or a friend of WT, we have the opportunity to give back in three ways ... time, talent and resources. Today, we got to see a combination of those three come together to raise over $200,000 for future and current Buffs. "This board and the graduate students worked so hard to make today possible. I just want to say thank you to everyone who was a part of yet again another successful Ag Day."
Canyon Area Library preps for festive fall season
The Canyon Area Library has a full schedule for the fall. To celebrate Smokey the Bear's 80th birthday, the library is conducting a month-long Smokey Bear Reading Challenge. Children are challenged to read for 300 minutes from Sept. 4 until Sept. 28. Those who meet the challenge will receive tickets to enter a drawing for a four-pack of tickets to Maxwell's Pumpkin Patch. With the theme "Under the Sea," babies and their mothers/caregivers are invited to the "baby prom/car seat safety check" at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Babies can come in costumes, fancy clothes or even their pajamas. There is no "dress code." However, there will be a photo opportunity, dance floor and snacks. "There's talk of a disco ball; we just have to make it," Canyon Area Library Program Coordinator Lizzy Beckett said.
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