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The 9th Annual Lighting of The Citadelle's Waterfield Walk

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The Citadelle Art Foundation Director Wendie Cook welcomes guests to Monday night’s annual Christmas lighting event, and invites them to guess how many lights are wrapped around the garden’s trees for this eagerly-anticipated occasion. The answer—4,072 feet— elicited more than a few oohs and aahs.

Though the hot apple cider and other delicious refreshments served Monday evening are long gone now, the Waterfield Walk lights will remain on each evening through Christmas for visitors wishing to stroll through the gardens.

PHOTOS BY LAURIE EZZELL BROWN | THE RECORD

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Broadband, jobs, school vouchers and more: State, local leaders reflect on the topics driving conversations in rural Texas

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LUBBOCK—Rural Texas is home to more than 3 million people. If it were an independent state, it would be the 33rd largest in the nation.

It is steeped in tradition and mythology. From the High Plains in West Texas to the Piney Woods in East Texas, it is as unique as it is sprawling.

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A sweet start for Panhandle Gives

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A second batch of batter was needed at Monday night’s well-attended kick-off for The Panhandle Gives. The seven charities participating in this enhancement program by the Amarillo Area Foundation will be eligible for additional funding based on all donations raised through Nov. 29.

Among the local nonprofit organizations participating in The Panhandle Gives—and highlighted in last week’s Record report—are the Citadelle Art Foundation, Edward Abraham Memorial Home Foundation, Canadian River Art, River Valley Pioneer Museum, Canadian Community Center, and Rachel’s Little House.

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The hands that give are never left empty

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The hands that give are never left empty. In a time of turmoil, there is no greater gift we can give than the gift of service and compassion. While some of us lie in wait to pounce on the next deal, some lie in their beds with the sound of a grumbling stomach. Siblings pull each other closer for warmth under thin blankets. Mothers and fathers tirelessly work overtime to provide for their children, only to find that it wasn’t quite enough this month.

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Counting down the days

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It’s that time of year. Christmas music dominates the radio, social media is suddenly enamored with Elf on the Shelf sightings, and a sense of magic and wonder floats in the air.

Canadian residents will be as busy as Santa’s elves this season—from the highly-anticipated turkey dinner at the WCTU Christmas Bazaar and shopping under Canadian’s beautiful downtown Christmas lights, to Santa’s visit to the Palace Theatre and an afternoon and evening of games and hot chocolate at Sunset Park, the opportunities to enjoy this holiday season with your family and friends are abundant.

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County commission still wrangling jail door-lock replacement project

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No one can argue that the locks on the jail doors at the County Law Enforcement Center need to work properly. However, upon learning during July’s budget planning sessions that an earlier estimate of only $77,000 to replace those malfunctioning locks had suddenly increased to nearly half a million dollars, the Hemphill County Commissioners Court balked. They suggested that Sheriff Brent Clapp look for other ways to cover some of those costs, and consider a phased-in plan for their replacement.