A group of arts education advocates today announced the formation of a statewide advocacy and grassroots campaign—the Texas Arts Education Campaign (TAEC) txartsed.org. TAEC will educate Texas voters and lawmakers on the importance of fine arts (music, art, theatre, and dance) in preparing K-12 students.

“We had a fantastic day on Saturday (Feb. 6) with seven solos and three ensem-bles competing at the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest here at Canadian Middle School auditorium,” said CHS Band Director James Edwards.

3RD SIX WEEKS “All A” Honor Roll Senior: Abi Black, Reagan Cochran, Peyton Dockray, Sam Fry, Rachel Leatherman, Alondra Ortega, Jackie Perez. Junior: Miguel Alvarez, Karen Aragon, Leo Avila, Kennedi Cook, Maude Culwell, Ulyses Escamilla, Pamela Escarcega, Briley Merket, Teaghan Morales.

Canadian’s tennis players took on schools, both big and small, at Amarillo ISD’s tournament Saturday with success, while gaining valuable experience against tough opponents. In Bracket A action: The duo of Hayze Hufstedler and Everett Hadaway won two matches, defeating Allen/Langford from Pampa 8-5 for the boys-doubles’ consolation medal.