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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.

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 Citations • 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.

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.

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.

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 Citations

AUSTIN, TX — The League of Women Voters of Texas’ 2023 Constitutional Amendment Election Voters Guide can now be found at lwvtexas.org and VOTE411.org. Each of the fourteen proposed amendments is explained in clear language, along with arguments for and against each.   

AUSTIN—Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson is reminding Texans to prepare for the upcoming constitutional amendment election on November 7.

The term “Critical Mass” means the smallest amount of fissionable material that, when amassed, will sustain a self-supporting chain reaction.