Setting the Record straight Former CHS Lady Cat Denise [Lee] Roberson contacted us last week to say that she loved reading about the success of the 2021 Lady Cat cross-country team, which we reported was the first Canadian girls’ cross-country team to win District and advance to Regionals since 1996. Not so, according to Roberson, who wanted to correct the record.

The Veteran’s Monument on the Courthouse Square got a new look last week. Members of American Legion Post 56 joined Judge George Briant to inspect the two new service branch emblems that have been added. The new emblems recognize and honor the men and women of the Coast Guard and the newly formed Space Force.

It was a rough end to what has been a trying regular season due to a depleted roster for the Canadian Wildcats. Childress came into Wildcat Stadium on Friday and walked out with a convincing 34-13 victory, securing the outright District 3-3A Division II championship.

State Rep. Ken King (R-Canadian) visited with his hometown constituents on Tuesday, Oct. 26, to discuss the legislative session that had finally come to a close following three special sessions called by Gov. Greg Abbott.