Community

Sometimes, traditions become so routine it’s hard to remember how they began. This is true even in a community that cherishes long-standing traditions.

Many returning 4th of July spectators are sure to recognize and enjoy the Smiley Johnson Municipal Band on the Courthouse lawn the morning of the “Star-Spangled Salute” parade.

While many know how the band has evolved throughout the years, some might not. It’s important to remember this history so the tradition can be loved for years to come.

AMARILLO, Texas –– The internationally acclaimed "Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition” arrived in Amarillo June 9 and runs through July 23. It will be the inaugural exhibit at the newly renovated Sunset Center in Amarillo---now called Arts in the Sunset. This globally successful exhibit has been all around the world, from Shanghai to Chicago, Phoenix, Berlin, Vienna, and more.

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online at artsinthesunset.org.

Child well-being in Texas is on the ropes, with a new study showing significant declines in third grade reading, eighth grade math proficiency and the number of young children attending preschool and Kindergarten.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is out with its 2023 Kids Count Data Book, focusing on what it calls the nation's "broken child care system."

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium will be thundering July 17 with the return of some of the country’s best drum and bugle corps. 

The Citadelle Art Museum is introducing its new intern, Gabriel Halloway. He is in the process of earning his Master’s degree in Museum Science from Texas Tech University and will be doing a nine-month practicum with the staff at The Citadelle. 

Executive Director and Curator of Art of The Citadelle Art Museum Wendie Cook said, "We hope you’ll welcome Gabriel if you see him out and about in Canadian. We'd love to invite you to the museum to meet him."

Canadian City Manager Joe Jarosek notified The Record this morning of his staff’s efforts—now underway—to suppress the growing mosquito population in town. The problem has been compounded by the abundance of precipitation this area has received over the last three weeks.

Terry Allen, a visual artist and songwriter, is the subject of a new exhibition at the Amarillo Museum of Art. Scheduled for May 20 through August 27, the show includes prints, drawings, and other works on paper spanning more than 40 years of creative output. Also in the exhibition is a mixed media sculptural installation on loan from Ree and Jun Kaneko, title Metronome (“Dugout” Stage III), 2001. Terry Allen and Jun Kaneko both attended Chouinard Institute of Art in Los Angeles in the 1960’s and have remained friends since. 

Kaylee Scates and Sandro Sanchez of Amarillo were united in marriage at 6 o’clock on the evening of April 8, 2023, in a double ring ceremony held at the Jones Pavilion in Canadian. Kyler Scates of San Marcos, brother of the bride, officiated.

It’s that time of year for young fisherguys and gals! The Children’s Fishing Tournament 2023 will take place on Saturday, June 3, at Lake Fryer in Ochiltree County. The event is hosted annually by the Wolf Creek Improvement Board.

No permits will be needed that day. It is a free fishing day for all ages. Registration begins at 8 am at the pavilion located east of The Lobo restaurant. There is a fee of $1 per contestant. All proceeds are dedicated for improvements to the lake.

Denise Pruitt of Bangs and Jack Pruitt of Gatesville announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Ryli Pruitt of Bangs, to David Morales of Canadian. He is the son of David and Isabel Morales of Canadian.

The bride-elect graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Tarleton State University. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in speech-language pathology at West Texas A&M University.