Shorty Otis, 83, of Canadian, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Amarillo. Funeral services were held at 10 am on Monday, Nov. 21, at the Carmichael-Whatley Canadian Chapel with Donald Hill officiating. A private burial followed at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements and burial are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

TWDB agricultural water-conservation grant application period opens

Following a rigorous review of the best available scientific and commercial information regarding the past, present, and future threats, as well as ongoing conservation efforts, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is listing two distinct population segments (DPS) of the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The southern DPS of the lesser prairie-chicken is being listed as endangered. The northern DPS of the lesser prairie-chicken is being listed as threatened.

ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERS of American Legion Post 56 and all other veterans who live in and around Canadian, I want to thank the staff and students of Baker Elementary School and Canadian Elementary School for planning and hosting the annual Veterans Day ceremonies.