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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued more than $1.77 billion this year to agricultural producers and landowners through its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a critical piece of the Department’s efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry on working lands. Right now, CRP’s more than 667,000 participants received payments from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) for their voluntary conservation efforts on more than 23 million acres of private land.

Misdemeanor Arrests
• Rose Martha Garza, 32, Canadian; driving while intoxicated, open alcohol container; 10/15/23; HCSO

Felony Arrests
• Luis Perez Vargas, 24, Canadian; burglary of habitation; 10/15/23; HCSO

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• Raychel Renee Faulkner, Higgins; disregards warning signs or barricades; 10/16/23
• Melissa Lee Constancio, Canadian; no driver’s license (when unlicensed); 10/16/23
 

Luis Vargas-Perez, 24, of Canadian, was arrested early Sunday morning following a break-in at the Kyle Northcott home on Sixth Street.

Video cameras at the home showed Vargas-Perez attempting to open the front door around 4 am Sunday, before picking up a chair on the front porch and throwing it through a window, shattering both the window and storm window.

Kyle said his wife, Janis, had awakened him when she heard noises outside.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas­ — Within six months, two eclipse events will crisscross the heart of Texas. The first being an annular solar eclipse occurring Oct. 14 and featuring a “ring of fire” created by the sun’s shadow around the moon while parts of Texas will be in the path of totality.

The second eclipse is a total eclipse, occurring April 8, 2024, that will traverse across the path of the annular eclipse.

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Heizel Nicole Reza, 23, Pampa; driving while intoxicated, blood alcohol content greater than 0.15; 10/6/23; TXDPS, Canadian

Felony Arrests

None

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• Cleofas Miranda, Garland; no driver’s license (when unlicensed); 10/5/23

As we enter the cold and flu illness season, Texas physicians warn there are three viruses lurking in the air–the influenza virus that causes the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Physicians say the best way to say safe–especially for those at greatest risk of severe illness–is to vaccinate against all three.

Amarillo Public Library and Panhandle PBS are hosting a free preview screening of excerpts from the new Ken Burns film, “The American Buffalo.” The event will take place Thursday, October 12, at the Southwest Branch Library, 6801 SW 45th Ave. in Amarillo. Doors will open at 5:30 pm with the film preview starting at 6 pm. Refreshments will be provided.

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION

(Required by 39 USC 3685, PS Form 3526)

Filing Date: October 01, 2023

Title of publication: The Canadian Record

Publication Number: 087-960

Frequency of Issue: Weekly

Members of Canadian’s American Legion Zybach-Owens Post 56 are planning the inaugural presentation of the Canadian Bridge of Honor to be held on July 1-7, 2024, at the Canadian River Wagon Bridge. 

Canadian’s tribute to this area’s servicemen and women—and to others who have honorably served their country—will be brought to vivid life with a panoramic display of United States flags flying in solemn formation on the historic Wagon Bridge during the 2024 July 4th celebration.

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Steven La Verne Padget, 63, Fort Worth; possession of marijuana greater than 2 oz, less than or equal to 4 oz; 9/30/23; HCSO

• Lee Robert Smith, 38, Canadian; driving while intoxicated; 10/1/23; HCSO

Felony Arrests

None

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