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Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation identifying 18 agenda items for the upcoming Special Session that begins at 12:00 PM on Monday, July 21.

"We delivered on historic legislation in the 89th Regular Legislative Session that will benefit Texans for generations to come," said Governor Abbott. "There is more work to be done, particularly in the aftermath of the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country. We must ensure better preparation for such events in the future." 

Members of the local Church of Christ are preparing for Go! Weekend 2025—the annual community-wide fix-up, clean-up, rebuild, repair, revive and beautify project, which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary in Canadian. The annual day-long gathering is set for next Saturday, July 19.

Church member Cody Mathews is organizing this year’s project, walking in the footsteps of former pastor Jake Perkins, who moved south last year to become Senior Minister at Conroe’s Grace Crossing Church. 

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Kyle Henry Nash, 28, Fairview, Oklahoma; false drug test, falsification device; 07/02/25; HCSO

• Coby Rance Mason, 22, Adrian; public intoxication; 07/04/25; HCSO

Felony Arrests

AMARILLO, TX — On Tuesday, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours for July in Canadian and Borger hosted by congressional staff. 

Death toll climbs in Hill Country flooding;
legislators will investigate response to crisis

Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday he’s likely to instruct the Texas Legislature to investigate early warning systems and other governmental responses to July 4 flash flooding that killed at least 82 people in the Hill Country.

Panhandle-area residents preparing for the Fourth of July can expect plenty of local events, both new and old, this week in Canadian.    

Festivities—both before and after the Fourth on Friday—include fireworks displays, live music, rodeo, games, vendors, and the town’s annual turtle race and parade.

CANADIAN, TX—This summer, The Citadelle Art Museum is transforming its gallery into a hands-on, evolving art experience with the return of Tape Art. The exhibit, titled “Tape Art: USS Artemis: Attack of the Space Pirates,” invites visitors of all ages to pick up a roll of painter’s tape and become part of a story that’s unfolding right on the walls.

Misdemeanor Arrests

Vouchers could change homeschool landscape

The passage of the state’s first voucher program means homeschool families in Texas will soon be eligible for up to $2,000 to use toward educational costs such as tutoring or curriculum. From 500,000 to 600,000 Texas children are being homeschooled — between 8% and 10% of all school-aged children, the Houston Chronicle reported. 

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Bo Terry Cao, 43, Canadian; assault causing bodily injury to family member, and interfering with emergency request for assistance; 06/22/25; HCSO

• Raymond Kent Garza, 34, Canadian; warrant for resisting arrest, search or transport; 06/23/25; HCSO

• Gerald Paul Cookson, 60, Pampa; driving while license invalid (suspended) D/L with prior convictions; 06/23/25; HCSO