The Canadian Record

02/14/2025

CHS Ladycat Softball Season has began! Scrimmages have gone great and Games start TODAY. The CCC will have hot concession stand food for every home game! Below are the home games schedule for the next month!

02/14/2025

I’ve always believed that government works best when it stays out of the way and lets Texans do what they do best—work hard, build strong communities, and take care of their own.

That’s why it’s an honor to serve as Chair of the Texas House State Affairs Committee. This committee tackles the big issues—energy, border security, business regulations, and protecting the freedoms Texans hold dear. It’s also where we’ll be working on the wildfire recovery bill, making sure rural Texas gets the support it needs to rebuild and prevent future disasters.

I want to thank Speaker Dustin Burrows for trusting me with this responsibility. Texans expect straight answers and smart decisions, and that’s exactly what I’ll work to deliver.

If there’s an issue important to you, I want to hear about it. Let’s get to work.

02/14/2025

A cold front will move across the Panhandles tomorrow and colder air will once again make a return to the region. Behind the front, just enough moisture may be in place over the area for light wintry precipitation to form, with the higher potential for precipitation on Saturday night. If precipitation does occur, light snow may accumulate across the area with accumulations less than an inch expected from this system.

02/14/2025

02/13/2025

Potential for light rain and snow looks to return to the region Saturday into Saturday night. The northwest Panhandles have the highest chances to receive measurable snow, likely a tenth to half an inch. Light rain transitioning to light snow will be possible further south and east. Impacts should be minimal, but minor travel disruptions may occur wherever snow can accumulate.

02/13/2025

Lady Cat Softball home opener this Friday!

02/13/2025

February 13 - Wind chill values across the Panhandles have dropped into the single digits down to 20 below zero. These cold wind chills will continue through mid morning so if you plan to head out before noon, be prepared for these cold wind chills by dressing for cold weather!

02/13/2025

February 12th: After these very cold temperatures, we are expected to rebound into the 50's and 60's by Friday. Here's the current percent chance for various locations in the combined Panhandles to meet or exceed 60%.

02/13/2025

Introducing Zenith: A Celebration of Resilience and Empowerment in Native Women Artists

Opening Friday, February 14th, Zenith features 11 Native women artists who are showcasing their incredible work and telling their stories through art. These women are not only talented artists—they’re ambassadors for their tribes, who share their heritage and culture with the world.

The exhibit is about resilience. It’s about power. It’s about the creative force that Native women continue to bring to the art world. From painting to jewelry design, these artists use their work to express their strength, their heritage, and their lives.

Co-curated by Brent Learned, the exhibit highlights the diversity and depth of Native art today, while honoring the traditions and cultures that these artists represent. As Brent says, “Native women artists exemplify the zenith, displaying remarkable power, resilience, and creativity through their voices and their art.”

The opening of Zenith is a celebration of these women’s contributions to the art world and to their communities.

Zenith opens on February 14th, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

02/12/2025

02/12/2025

Carson County: Amarillo I-40 EAST (1 Mile east of exit 85) is CLOSED due to an overturned semi blocking the interstate.
Please use the east bound rest area to get around.

02/12/2025

Join Panhandle PBS and Amarillo Public Library
for a screening of ‘Free for All: The Public Library’

Panhandle PBS and Amarillo Public Library will present the documentary “Free for All: The Public Library,” from award-winning filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor as part of Indie Lens Pop-Up. This free, public film screening will take place Sunday, February 16 at the Downtown Library, 413 SE 4th Ave. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. and the film will begin at 3 p.m.

“Free for All: The Public Library” tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who service the public despite various challenges, viewers will meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

Indie Lens Pop-Up is the long-running film screening series that brings people together for community-driven conversations around its thought-provoking documentaries. The event series will feature both in-person and virtual screenings in more than 100 cities across the U.S. this year.

This event also takes place during “Library Lovers’ Month”—a chance for library patrons to celebrate, explore, connect, and share their love of the library. The event will have an interactive element for attendees to share their thoughts on Amarillo Public Library and its services.

“We’re so excited to continue these Indie Lens Pop-Up screenings that not only advance independent stories, but continue to bring together local communities across the U.S.,” said Beatriz Castillo, senior director of engagement operations at ITVS.

Indie Lens Pop-Up events provide a space to watch and discuss timely issues explored in its award-winning documentaries. Hundreds of these screenings are hosted in-person and virtually by partners across the nation. Since its inception in 2005, more than 7,200 Indie Lens Pop-Up events have brought an estimated 430,000 participants together to discuss issues that impact local communities.

This local event is supported by ITVS, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS.

For more information on the event, visit amarillolibrary.org or call 806-378-3054. For more on the film and Independent Lens visit panhandlePBS.org.

02/12/2025

Travis Macias, CandidateHemphill County Hospital District Board of Directors

02/12/2025

Ashton Macias, CandidateCanadian ISD Board of TrusteesI am honored to seek re-election as a Canadian ISD School Board Trustee. Born and raised in Canadian, I am deeply invested in our community—both as a parent with children in the district and as a local business owner.

02/12/2025

Five Canadian Wildcats earn 3A All-State football team honors

BRYAN – Columbus quarterback Adam Schobel was the offensive player of the year on the 73rd annual Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A all-state football team.
Schobel threw for 3,744 yards with 55 touchdowns and only three interceptions in leading Columbus to the Division I state championship. The TCU signee rushed for 575 yards and 13 touchdowns. His cousin, John Schobel, who played linebacker, was the defensive player of the year. He had 196 tackles, 118 of them solos with 12 sacks and 17 quarterback pressures. John Schobel also signed with TCU.
Columbus coach Matt Schobel, who played at Columbus and TCU, is the TSWA coach of the year. He is the father of Adam Schobel.

FIRST TEAM
Offense
Guards – Logan Kilcrease, Franklin, 5-10, 205, jr.; and (tie) Daniel Weidner, Poth, 6-2, 255, sr.; Devonte Marshall, Jefferson, 6-4, 285, sr.
Tackles – Nick Wallace, Daingerfield,6-0, 275, sr.; Cutter Smith, Lexington, 6-2, 296, jr.
Center – Luke Bullard, Gunter, 6-2, 230, sr.
Wide receivers – Dequane Prevo, Liberty-Eylau, 5-11, 164, jr.; Braylon Fisher, Columbus, 6-0, 185, soph.
Tight end – Quandre Coates, Anahuac, 6-5, 240, sr.
Quarterback – Adam Schobel, Columbus, 6-5, 205, sr.
Running backs –– Kamran Williams, Jefferson, 5-10, 185, sr.; Grayson Rigdon, Columbus, 6-0, 195, sr.; Jason Tennyson, Malakoff, 5-11, 180, sr.
Fullback – Jayden Jackson, Franklin, 5-10, 217, sr.
All-purpose – (tie) Markeylin Batton, Atlanta, 5-11, 189, sr.; Jachen Duran, Tidehaven, 6-4, 250, sr.
Place-kicker – Preston Tarpley, Gunter, 6-1, 195, sr.
Offensive player of the year – Schobel, Columbus
Defense
Linemen – Tavion Hunter, Woodville, 6-1, 200, sr.; Hayden Farrell, Gunter, 5-10, 195, sr.; Ayden Hamilton, New Diana, 6-5, 254, sr.; Rome Rivera, Anderson-Shiro, 6-2, 210, sr.
Linebackers – Wyatt Davis, 5-11, 190, sr.; John Schobel, Columbus, 6-4, 225, sr.; Parker Poteete, Malakoff, 6-4, 190, sr.; Tate Morgan, Llano, 5-11, 175, sr.
Secondary – Julian Dominguez, Canadian, 5-9, 175, sr.; Braylen Harris, Edna, 5-11, 185, sr.; Cannon Valenzuela, Jacksboro, 6-4, 205, sr.; (tie) Carter Balak, Gunter, 6-0, sr. Myles Randle, Edna, 5-10, 180, sr.
Punter – Kohl Collins, Fairfield, 6-3, 195, jr.
Utility – Brock Boddie, Gunter, 5-9, 165, sr.
Kick returner – Jaiydyn Johnson, New Diana, 5-11, 185, sr.
Defensive player of the year – John Schobel, Columbus
Coach of the year – Matt Schobel, Columbus

SECOND TEAM
Offense
Guards – Cadeb Gonzalez, Goliad, 5-11, 255, sr.; Marcus Herrera, Canadian, 5-10, 240, jr.
Tackles – Hudson Braden, Wall, 6-2, 225, jr.; Albert Ruben III, Hitchcock, 5-11, 275, sr.
Center – (tie) Andrew Adams, Malakoff, 6-3, 232, sr.; C**ton Hurst, Idalou, 5-10, 225, sr.
Wide receivers – Camden Capehart, Winnsboro, 5-9, 155, jr.; Camdon Pitchford, Columbus, 5-10, 175, sr.
Tight end – Preston Carroll, Grandview, 6-1, 190, sr.
Quarterback – Mike Jones, Malakoff, 6-2, 190, sr.
Running backs – KJ Porter, Newton, 5-7, 185, soph.; Tyson Johnson, Winnsboro, 5-9, 185, sr.; Corey Austin, Van Vleck, 5-9, 175, sr.
Fullback – Austen Gordon, Prairiland, 5-7, 155, jr.
All-purpose – Kayden Wherry, DeKalb, 5-11, 195, jr.
Place-kicker – Leonardo Quezada, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 165, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Hunter Buehring, Edna, 6-4, 220, jr.; Ashton Daily, Woodville, 6-2, 195, sr.; Kamden Sanchez, Canadian, 5-9, 185, sr.; Malcolm Simpson, Hitchcock, 6-4, 267, sr.
Linebackers – Jaythan Hyder, Woodville, 6-1, 200, sr.; Samuel Oakland, Universal City Randolph, 6-2, 226, sr.; Jaythan Traylor, Woodville, 5-10, 190, sr.; (tie) Bryce Sliva, Tidehaven, 5-9, 185, jr.; James Studley, Malakoff, 5-9, 155, sr.
Secondary – Wade Stallones, Franklin, 6-0, 170, sr.; Rene Farias, Rio Hondo, 5-8, 150, sr.; Kenny Mosley, Daingerfield, 6-1, 185, sr.; TJ Galvan, Tidehaven, sr.
Punter – Jasper Crain, Hooks, 6-0, 192, jr.
Utility – Steele Skinner, Holliday, 5-8, 170, sr.
Kick returner – Jayvion White, Academy, 5-9, 165, jr.

THIRD TEAM
Offense
Guards – Ty Shannon, Prairiland, 6-4, 280, sr.; (tie) James Bahn, Orange Grove, 5-8, 237, jr.; Demarcus Reed, Brady, 5-10, 225, jr.
Tackles – Ja’Myron Walker, Malakoff, 6-2, 250, sr.; (tie) Canon Willeford, New Diana, 6-3, 304, sr.; Ramesses Tuinei-Flora, San Antonio Cole, 6-2, 220, sr.
Center – (tie) Brody Finley, Diboll, sr.; Oliver Ortiz, Yoakum, 6-3, 285, jr.
Wide receivers – Kelshaun Johnson, Hitchcock, 6-0, 175, sr.; Finn Smith, Fairfield, 5-8, 160, jr.
Tight end – Tyler Saenz, San Diego, 6-2, 190, sr.
Quarterback – (tie) Chip Green, Littlefield, 5-10, 165, sr.; Hunter Jones, Holliday, 6-1, 180, sr.
Running backs – Peyton Brown, Tolar, 6-1, 235, sr.; Jon Denman, Palestine Westwood, 5-9, 205, sr.; Jaidyn Vineyard, Coahoma, 5-10, 205, sr.
Fullback – Korey Silar, Teague, 6-0, 185, sr.
All-purpose – Kane Stover, Poth, 5-11, 165, jr.
Place-kicker – (tie) Rolando Medina, McGregor, 5-10, 155, sr.; Clayton Vincent, Shallowater, 6-0, 185, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Serleio Creer, Liberty-Eylau, 6-3, 220, sr.; Taulepeti Valai, Universal City Randolph, 6-0, 270, sr.; Brylan White, Wall, 6-2, 225, sr.; Dylan Walker, Newton, 6-0, 230, jr.
Linebackers – Kobin Tomlinson, Jefferson, 5-10, 192, soph.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-0, 195, sr.; Carson Brown, Grand Saline, 6-2, 245, sr.; (tie) Ben Castillo, Littlefield, 5-9, 165, jr.; Parker Jones, Holliday, 5-10, 198, sr.
Secondary –Tyrece McMillan, Diboll, 5-10, 180 soph.; Ty Purcell, Bushland, 6-2, 185, sr.; Jett Taylor, Grand Saline, 6-1, 195, jr.; Tre Hansboro, Wichita Falls City View, 5-10, 160, sr.
Punter – Jaxen Ludlow, White Oak, 6-0, 170, jr.
Utility – Johnny Menefield, Brady, 6-0, 175, sr.
Kick returner – Mason Biehle, Lexington, 5-11, 165, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION
Offense
Guards – David Castaneda, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 285, jr.; Bryce Everett, Arp, 6-2, 300, sr.; Christian Gallegos, Vernon, 5-11, 250, jr.; Emanuel Hernandez, Newton, 5-8, 265, sr.; Kaden Mayo, Troup, 6-0, 245, sr.
Tackles – Lane Covington, Blooming Grove, 6-1, 255, sr.; Andrew McClain, Iowa Park, 6-4, 250, jr.; Keagan McNeil, Winnsboro, 6-2, 195, sr.
Centers – Roberto Aguilar, New Diana,6-1, 297, sr.; Keigan Ballard, Vernon, 6-3, 250, jr.; Barrett Garcia, Goliad 5-9, 230, sr.; Emmett Marlatt, Wall, 6-4, 245, sr.; Wade Treadway, Jacksboro, 6-1, 250, sr.
Wide receivers – Xzavier Barnett, Yoakum, 6-3, 190, jr.; Ashtyn Berry, Holliday, 6-4, 190, sr.; Zavier Brady, Pottsboro, jr.; Jeremiah Douglas, Crandall, 6-0, 175, soph.; Landon Gregory, Thrall, sr.; Kobe Haynes, Whitney, 6-1, 190, soph.; Dom Madron, McGregor, 5-11, 165, sr.; Lee McMooain, Universal City Randolph, 6-0, 178, sr.; Regin Wallace, Daingerfield, 5-8, 150, soph.; Desmond Whiteside, Wichita Falls City View, 6-0, 160, sr.
Tight ends – Lucas Jarnagin, Idalou, 6-3, 205, sr.; Drake Owens, Tolar, 6-0, 195, sr.; Landon Wells, Coahoma, 6-3, 210, jr.
Quarterbacks – Ruben Atkinson, Rio Hondo, 5-11, 175, sr.; Trip Baysinger, Liberty-Eylau, 6-0, 182, sr.; Kavian Bryant, Palestine Westwood, 6-3, 185, soph.; Trae Cueller, Yoakum, 5-9, 175, sr.; Kase Evans, Lexington, 6-3, 190, sr.; Chase Johnson, Daingerfield, 6-3, 215, sr.; DeJuan Johnson, New Diana, 5-9, 165, soph.; Lloyd Jones III, Hitchcock, 6-4, 215, sr.; Landon York, Wall, 6-3, 195, jr.
Running backs – Zachary Blue, San Antonio Cole, 5-9, 198, sr.; C**t Boyd, Grand Saline, 6-1, 210, sr.; Slayden Dickinson, Canadian, 5-10, 160, jr.; Jayden Lucky, Troy, 5-9, 170, soph.; Nicholas Luera, San Diego, 5-9, 145, soph.; Trey Mote, Llano, 5-9, 170, sr.; Dustin Barlow, Woodville, 5-9, 230, jr.; Kayson Rhea, Crandall, 5-10, 182, sr.; J.T. Washington, Maypearl, 5-9, 185, sr.
Fullback – Hunter McCandless, West Rusk, 6-0, 171, jr.
All-purpose – Jud Dotson, West Rusk, 6-0, 180, jr.
Place-kickers – Kevin Nava, Lexington, sr.; Jacob Padron, Malakoff, 5-8, 184, jr.; Bryce Wallum, Troup, 5-9, 175, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Jayden Bradford, Wichita Falls City View, 6-2, 220, soph.; Ty Domel, East Bernard, 6-3, 235, sr.; Alex Flowers, San Antonio Cole, 6-3, 215, sr.; Vaughn Hamill, Holliday, 5-11, 180, sr.; David Klander, West, 5-11, 270, sr.; Whit Martin, Edna, 6-4, 230, sr.; Marcus Olivarez, Jacksboro, 5-10, 260, sr.; Alex Rodriguez, Shallowater, 6-1, 190, sr.; Ramesses Tuinei-Flora, San Antonio Cole, 6-2, 220, sr.; John Williams, Lexington, 6-2, 220, sr.; Trent Yowell, Mineral Wells, 6-2, 205, jr.
Linebackers – Grayson Bogausch, Troy, 5-11, 170, jr.; Gavin Carroll, Grandview, 6-1, 165, sr.; Zack Carter, Lexington, 6-1, 215, sr.; Hudson Franklin, Shallowater, 6-2, 185, sr.; Trayvon Hall, Hitchcock, 5-11, 190, sr.; Kade Jenkins, Childress, 5-11, 195, sr.; Ethan Michalewicz, Wall, 6-2, 250, sr.; Kaleb Menard, Orangefield, 6-1, 210, jr. Tate Mitchell, Edna, 6-0, 195, soph.; Tobyn Noll, Poth, 5-11, 190, sr.; Tyce Payne, Vernon, 6-0, 180, fr.; Gavin Perez, Rio Hondo, 5-10, 230, sr.; Gentry Pounds, Idalou, sr.; Braylon Watson, Newton, 5-9, 205, jr.; Brett Wells, Troup, 5-8, 170, soph.
Secondary – Cash Crews, Scurry-Rosser, 6-0, 185, sr.; Trevor Floyd, Edna, 6-1, 190, jr.; Rhett Kelley, Peaster, 6-1, 170, jr.; Chris Love, Jefferson, 6-3, 175, sr.; Ralph Miller, Scurry-Rosser, 6-1, 195, sr.; Colin Peacock, Gunter, sr.; Emmatteo Pelagio, Bishop 5-9, 155, sr.; Kolton Prox, Grand Saline, 6-3, 175, soph.; Mark Tullous, Peaster, 6-1, 175, jr.; Jayvion White, Academy, jr.
Punter – Brooks Stone, Tolar, 6-0, 175, sr.

02/12/2025

An even colder day on Thursday morning as we will drop to the single digits across the Panhandles, and most areas will have wind chills below zero, with some extreme areas in the northwest getting in the -10 to -15 range.