Canyon

CANYON – A teenager suspected of planning an attack at local Independence Day festivities in Northwest Texas is behind bars thanks to a joint investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Amarillo Police Department (APD) and the Randall Co. District Attorney’s Office. On July 2, 2025, Kevin Hunt, 18, of Canyon, Texas, was detained on an emergency mental health warrant after investigators became increasingly concerned about the potential for Hunt to harm himself or others. 

Canadian’s Lady Wildcat Cross-Country team kicked off the season on Saturday with the annual Canyon Chicken Run. 

Eight girls ran on two different teams, reported Coach Aaron Marks. Team 1—whose members were Konnar McClendon, Elizabeth Guerrero, Payton Lee and Arionna Black—won second overall in its division. 

Team 2 was made up of Kate Escarcega, Esmeriah Shields, Jackie Lerma and Kimora Morales.

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Peggy Pollard, 83, completed her beautiful journey.