News

It is time to put it into gear and hit the open road. Our Blood Institute Coffee Memorial Blood Center is kicking off its April and May donor campaign, inviting the community to make a stop along the iconic Route 66 and help fuel the journey for patients in local hospitals.

From now through May 31, all successful blood donors will receive a limited-edition Route 66 themed T-shirt featuring the slogan “Get Your Sticks on Route 66.” 

The City of Canadian is proud to announce that its Recycling Center has been recognized by Keep Texas Beautiful for 15 years of outstanding recycling efforts.

This recognition reflects the City’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, waste reduction, and providing residents with a reliable recycling program that benefits the entire community. In 2025 alone, the City’s recycling efforts saved 757 trees, conserved 311,710 gallons of water, and prevented 400,770 pounds of air pollution.

Border wall through Big Bend apparently on hold

After public outcry, a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park appears to be on hold, The Texas Tribune reported.

CANYON—West Texas A&M University’s Harrington String Quartet will close its season with a newly commissioned work that’s intimately tied to each of its members.

The quartet will debut String Quartet No. 2, “Harrington,” at its 7:30 p.m. April 10 concert in Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus. Tickets are $20. Call 806-651-2840.

Paxton calls for Hancock’s removal

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for Gov. Greg Abbott to remove acting state comptroller Kelly Hancock, calling him an “incompetent loser,” The Dallas Morning News reported. Paxton said the governor should replace him with Don Huffines, who defeated Hancock in the GOP primary race for the post earlier this month.

Misdemeanor Arrests
None

Felony Arrests
None

Citations
• Josue Sanchez, Canadian; no drivers’ license (when unlicensed), open container, speeding; 03/26/26
• Clay Lewis Cooper, Higgins; speeding; 03/26/26

American Legion Zybach-Owens Post 56 is proud to sponsor the following students from Canadian High School for the 2026 Boys State and Girls State programs: 

Boys State: Joseph Dominguez, Pedro Colomo, Brandon Soto, JW Coffee, Abram Flynn
Girls State: Samantha Benson, Maile Quisenberry, Mirabelle Brown, Landry Appel 

Intents to Drill

MOORE (PANHANDLE, Red Cave) P & F Operating, LLC, #15 Thompson, (81.03 acres) 1421’ FNL & 659’ FWL, Sec 1, Blk B10, EL&RR RR Surv, A-398, 15 mi SE from Dumas TD 3000’, (sgd. Fritdy Exavier 561-563-3826) Vertical

Gas Completions 

The Canadian ISD Board of Trustees met for their regular March meeting to review district data, hear reports on facilities and campus programs, and take action on several operational and planning items.

District Reports and Updates