Child care centers closing across state

An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported. A survey conducted by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children of about 1,600 child care programs indicated 44% were likely to close their doors without additional funding. Federal pandemic relief funds ended for most centers in June.

“At Panhandle Community Services (PCS), our mission is to work as community leaders in the Texas Panhandle to change the lives of low-income people by bridging the gap from poverty to self-sufficiency. We want to provide information to the community about our programs. As healthcare navigators, we provide guidance and free applications for Health Insurance through the federally funded Marketplace and assist with Medicaid and CHIP applications.

An effort to replace Canadian’s 45-year-old swimming pool is gaining traction this summer from a coalition of elected officials who believe that a new facility, designed to be used year-round, could benefit the entire community in a variety of ways.

The existing municipal swimming pool was built in 1978. Its construction was funded by $300,000 in voter-approved bonds. Its estimated replacement cost today is a whopping $3-5 million.

Week of July 25-31, 2023

Misdemeanor Arrests

•Mario Herminio Manriquez, 35, Canadian; Health and Safety Violation, Class C; HCSO

Felony Arrests

None

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