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Happy State Bank 30 Years of Keeping Canyon Happy SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: BUSINESS HONOR ROLL YOUR GUIDE TO LIVING IN CANYON JULY 12, 2020 DISCOVERTHE CANYON NEWS CANYON HAPPY STATE BANK 30 YEARS OF KEEPING CANYON HAPPY CanyonNews.com 1 SEE INSIDE: ECONOMIC INDUSTRY BOOMING IN CANYON • 38 | WT AG DEPARTMENT GROWING • 45 CanyonNews.com 1 2 DISCOVER CANYON | The Canyon News | July 12, 2020 CanyonNews.com 3 4 DISCOVER CANYON | The Canyon News | July 12, 2020 CanyonNews.com 5 6 DISCOVER CANYON | The Canyon News | July 12, 2020 CanyonNews.com 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 15 Harold Root loves talking about Canyon’s history CONTRIBUTORS Advertising Operations Brinna Evans, Craig Phillips 16 Q&A’s with local leaders General Manager Robert Grandfelt, Robert. Accounting Manager Shenee Clary 34 Cover story: Happy [email protected] State Bank Circulation Manager Managing Editor Sharon Heckler Tim Ritter, 38 Canyon’s growth expanding [email protected] Information Technology Director with new businesses Brett Hrebicek Regional Advertising Director Carmen Ortega, 41 United Supermarkets [email protected] Editorial/Advertising Offices takes pride in strong The Canyon News Account Representatives customer service 1500 5th Ave. Courtney Offield, Courtney. Canyon, TX 79015 [email protected] and Holly 806-655-7121 44 Canyon Farmers’ Market Clark, [email protected] www.canyonnews.com Office Manager 45 Agriculture industry huge in Shannon Cook, To advertise in The Canyon News’ Randall County [email protected] print and digital products, contact the office at 655-7121. Reporters To submit a story idea or 51 Canyon offers various Nola Hopkins and Tim Ritter inquire about freelance healthcare options writing and photography Photographers opportunities, contact The Shannon Richardson and Canyon News Managing 55 Midway Alternative High Tim Ritter Editor Tim Ritter at 655-7121 or School offers students [email protected]. Special Publications Editor career-minded opportunities Kevin Scannell, Discover Canyon is a publication [email protected] of the MRT Media Group. All 56 Historic buildings define Publication Designer rights reserved. No part of this Canyon’s square Darren Hendricks publication may be reproduced in any form without prior written 61 Canyon 101 Ad Operations Supervisor consent. Letters to the Editor are Fabian Molinar welcome but may be edited due to space limitations. 70 Business Honor Roll 8 DISCOVER CANYON | The Canyon News | July 12, 2020 WHAT MAKES LIVING IN CANYON SPECIAL? or many years, I’ve often Commissioner or a Canyon ISD Board been asked the simple of Education member. question, “What makes And, the list goes on and on how living in Canyon special?” the people of Canyon make this small Simply put … it’s town special. the people. Though, I didn’t grow up here, FCanyon people care about Canyon holds a special place in one another. my heart. Canyon people take pride in this It’s a place I like to call my small-town jewel we like to call home. hometown, even though I was born in Canyon people are dedicated Amarillo and raised in the East Texas and determined. town of Longview. Canyon people lead by example A lot of my favorite childhood and go out of their way to help others memories have been spent in Canyon. in need. From playing Yahtzee with my Canyon people are trustworthy, late grandmother, Loue Ritter, to honest and hard workers. riding in Little Orange with my late I Heart Canyon, the Canyon ISD And, most of all, Canyon people grandfather, George Ritter, while Education Foundation, Snack Pak 4 are leaders. holding on to the door as we turned Kids or any of the civic organizations, Over the years, I’ve had numerous the corners at nearly 35 miles per working alongside the people opportunities to live in bigger cities hour doing his Kiwanis Club flag of Canyon can help shape your in Arkansas and Oklahoma, but for route, my memories of Canyon life forever. the most part, there’s not a better life are priceless. As I continue to work towards than in a small town. Gramps, in my mind, was one of the serving and giving back to Canyon, I It’s those strong relationships with best in Canyon at getting things done. hope to go at it with this simple motto your neighbors and friends that If Gramps had a vision, and a lot of … Together Everyone Achieves More. impact your life for years to come. times he did, his impact on Canyon I’ve definitely been successful in my It’s going to the grocery store or any spoke volumes. career with the help of many others. of the locally-owned businesses and Gramps’ involvement with Though my personal success has people knowing your name. the Kiwanis Club paved the way taught me a great deal of humility, it’s It’s going to church on Sunday, for me wanting to serve the not about what I’ve done. greeting people with a firm handshake Canyon community. It’s more about what can I do to or fist bump and flashing that million- He showed me what hard work impact others and make a difference. dollar smile. and dedication to Canyon meant And, that’s the vision and mindset It’s getting involved in the Lions through becoming a member of the that people have right here in Canyon. Club, Rotary Club, the Palo Duro Kiwanis Club and now, a Canyon Lions So, when you see or hear of Kiwanis Club or United Way and Club member. someone in need of help or just giving back to your community. It’s through serving in leadership needing a friend, remember that your It’s being a community leader or an roles as the Past President of service could touch a life and leave a educator in the Canyon Independent the Kiwanis Club and being the lasting impression. School District or at West Texas A&M Kiwanian of the Year many years Let’s take on this motto … “WE University and making a difference ago that I developed an even deeper CARE IN CANYON!” … that’s who we on a daily basis. appreciation for this small town jewel. are and who we want to be. It’s being involved in city The opportunities to serve in government as a city commissioner, Canyon are endless. Whether it’s TIM RITTER the Mayor, Randall County getting involved with Canyon Cares, CANYON NEWS MANAGING EDITOR CanyonNews.com 9 WELCOME FROM CANYON MAYOR GARY HINDERS hese are exciting times for Canyon, growing Ag school and new veterinary school Texas. buildings. Their research leads the way with We have four new developments the tallest wind turbine in North America, providing a variety of home choices for innovative research to promote agriculture with those looking to join our community. I a focus on saving precious water resources, and am proud to be able to say that an engineering department that has developed a TCanyon is one of the safest cities in Texas. Our surface to resist viruses. police force is outstanding and we live in a Canyon is a fun place to visit too. Come check out community where neighbors look after neighbors. the largest history museum in the state of Texas There is a West Texas small town friendliness here and our beloved Palo Duro Canyon, the second that sets us apart. largest Canyon in the U.S. Our restaurants have It is the tough times and challenges in life great venues for indoor and outdoor dining. The where true character really shows. Canyon has historic courthouse square is a place to spend some shone brightly during the COVID-19 crisis. I recreational time shopping. Visit our great shops Heart Canyon is a group of Canyon churches that and don’t miss the newly opened Palo Duro Canyon have come together to help thousands of school Outfitters before you head to the canyon for a world children be prepared to start back to school each class hike. After a visit here, you will want to come year. During this pandemic I Heart Canyon with back! You are always welcome. the Lions Club and other sponsors stepped up with $25,000 to help over 80 of our neighbors in the MAYOR – GARY HINDERS food service and hair stylist industries as those businesses temporarily closed. Canyon’s Economic Development Corporation also took the initiative to spend $200,000 to assist 40 businesses in town through these times. Canyon is made up of people who truly care about one another. Great things are happening in Canyon with the opening of WTAMU’s new football stadium last fall. Canyon Independent School District’s Happy State Bank Stadium will be the best high school facility in the area with renovations to be completed this fall. These renovations include new dressing rooms, new concessions and a new banquet hall with a panoramic view of the field. WTAMU continues to expand with a rapidly 10 DISCOVER CANYON | The Canyon News | July 12, 2020 WELCOME FROM CANYON ISD SUPERINTENDENT DR. DARRYL FLUSCHE elcome to Canyon, Texas! The people in Canyon are about building community. Here, you will find an inherent value of being a good neighbor. When I visit with school leaders from other parts of Texas orW from other states, they tell a story of when they visited the Panhandle of Texas. Their story boasts these sentiments “...one thing the Panhandle has going for it - more than anywhere else is, its people.” Our culture holds a strong sense of pride in the hearts of a hard-working people who pitch in for a neighbor in need. Growth and progress abound in the Canyon ISD community. Each year Canyon ISD sets a new record for enrollment due to the many subdivisions that are slated to break ground or have homes under construction.
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