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“They can help carry things in and talk to the people receiving the meals.”

Posted November 11th, 2007 by Nell Williams in Meals on Wheels keeps on rollin' with help: A grateful recipient, Leigh Allen gets her lunch from driver, Virginia Bonifield, a Meals on Wheels driver for 15 ... via The Canyon News, Canyon, Texas

“I didn't feel like the last logo was up to par”

Posted November 11th, 2007 by Travis Harsch in New city design gift of graphic artist: Jerry Martin volunteered to design the city's new logo. via The Canyon News, Canyon, Texas

“I"m a twenty-year military retiree. I started out in the infantry and the last nine years I was a recruiter for the Army”

Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 11. If you did not know already, it is Veteran's Day and there are thousands of servicemen and women who live in the panhandle alone. via KVII-TV Amarillo

“We believe there are some victims who did not file a police report. We're looking for people who might have been broken into because we might have some of their property”

About 30 motor-vehicle burglary cases from Canyon to Lubbock have been solved, Lt. via Amarillo.com

On Thursday November 1, 2007 the Canyon Police Department along with West Texas A&M Police Department collectively solved a large number of motor-vehicle burglaries that were reported during the months of ... via KVII-TV Amarillo

“There was no validity to any of it”

Rumors of a threat against students at Canyon High School continue to circulate, most recently at Canyon Junior High School, a school district spokeswoman said. via Amarillo.com

“I think more conservative ruled”

Not everyone came away entirely satisfied Tuesday as the Baptist General Convention of Texas concluded its annual meeting in Amarillo. via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

School transportation is a big business in Canyon ISD, and we take our responsibility for children very seriously. via The Canyon News, Canyon, Texas

“This is something everybody has to take a stake in. ... If we're looking out for each other, no one should die of cold.”

The goal is raising awareness and giving a blanket and heater. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Adult Protective Services started their second annual "Warm Hearts, Warm Homes" blanket ... via Amarillo.com

“We're really enjoying it. She's (daughter) enjoying it a lot also. So it's a fun time for the family”

If you saw a few hot air balloons decorating the Amarillo skyline on Saturday afternoon, that's because the second-annual Amarillo Invitational Balloon Rally took-off yesterday and will continue through Sunday. via KVII-TV Amarillo

“People have been going crazy over it”

In fact, you will probably leave smiling. Debbie and Jim Walters own the Golden Spur Steakhouse, which serves a menu that ranges from salads to certified Angus beef. via Amarillo.com

“A bad guy could open an account and as long as he makes the minimum payment on the account, it may not be noticed for years.”

Posted October 25th, 2007 by The Canyon News... in Local News Canyon police had a lighter week of interesting calls than usual last week, but the surge in identity theft cases continued. via The Canyon News, Canyon, Texas

“A special guest, Texas Rep. Warren Chisum, will lead the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Caprock Visitor Center at 2 p.m.”

In celebration of 25 years, the Caprock Canyons State Park will hold a grand opening of its new $1 million Visitor Center. via Lubbock Avalanche

“Are we as good as Houston, Austin? No. Dallas? No. We don't have the same professional infrastructure”

The talent is here, but where are the films? Amarillo isn't Hollywood or Austin, an independent film mecca, but local actors, producers and others wonder why the independent film industry isn't increasing ... via Amarillo.com

“Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.”

Posted October 21st, 2007 by Karla Abernethy... in Local Opinions "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord. via The Canyon News, Canyon, Texas

“A student chooses a town as well as choosing a university.”

Posted October 21st, 2007 by Cheryl Malcolm in Local Opinions I have probably had a couple dozen calls from friends asking whether or not the Chamber survived the Fair on the Square. via The Canyon News, Canyon, Texas

Twenty two hot air balloons will fly over the Amarillo skies during the last weekend of of October. via MyHighPlains.com

Posted October 14th, 2007 by Nell Williams in WTAMU News WTAMU dedicates new pedestrian mall Where the buffalo roam: West Texas A&M's new pedestrian mall was dedicated Thursday as part of homecoming ... via The Canyon News, Canyon, Texas

Happy Monday everyone! How was everyone's weekend? Chat live with Tiffany Davila and the rest of your community and let us know your thoughts on today's top stories E-Way Dale- believe me, I feel your pain. via KVII-TV Amarillo

Kristen Potter and Jacob Roberts were married Aug. 25, 2007, at Ransom Canyon Lake House in Ransom Canyon, Texas, with the Rev. via Carlsbad Current-Argus