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Author: Lori Crofford

Meet the New Owner Keeping Canyon Popcorn Co. Alive

June 15, 2026Lori Crofford

Canyon Popcorn Co. nearly shut its doors for good over, but a new owner stepped in at the last minute. The Canyon staple is staying open and a grand reopening is just weeks away.

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These Canyon Farmers Market Photos Will Have You Setting Your Saturday Alarm

June 15, 2026Lori Crofford

Fresh produce, homemade baked goods, dog treats, live music, and over 100 vendors on the historic Canyon Square. This is how summer Saturdays should look.

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What You Need to Know Before Your First Visit to Palo Duro Canyon

June 14, 2026google-search-news

Thousands visit Palo Duro Canyon every year without knowing how extreme the heat, wildlife, and terrain can be. Before you go, here is what you need to know.

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park: 3 trails open after last nights rainfall

June 14, 2026google-search-news

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Palo Duro Canyon State Park reports that three trails are open after last night’s rainfall. Officials said the CCC, the Triassic, and Big Cave trails are o…

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Protecting yourself while hiking in the summer

June 14, 2026google-search-news

This week, with hot temperatures, the Palo Duro Canyon State Park floor reached 107 degrees, leading to some trails closing. As we continue to enter summer, more days like this can be expected.

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Hiker spots rattlesnake swallowing bright blue collared lizard in Texas state park

June 14, 2026google-search-news

A Texas hiker at Palo Duro Canyon State Park came across a western diamondback rattlesnake eating an eastern collared lizard, with the prey’s bright blue coloring making the scene easy to spot near the trail.

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Want to Get Away This Summer? Start With These Affordable Texas Spots

June 14, 2026Johnny Thrash

Looking for a budget-friendly summer getaway? These two Texas destinations are just a short drive from Wichita Falls and won’t break the bank.

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Construction Hike For Hope set Sunday on Kiowa Trail at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

June 14, 2026Drew Powell

KVII serves the Amarillo, Texas and Panhandle region with local news, sports and weather for the city and surrounding towns, including Canyon, Hereford, Borger, Pampa, Dalhart, Dumas, Childress, Perryton, Clarendon, Texas; Guymon, Oklahoma; and Clovis, Portales, Tucumcari, New Mexico.

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Summer Birding in Texas Rewards the Patient and the Brave

June 12, 2026google-search-news

Hotter temperatures and slowed migration mean shorter windows for birding during Texas summers

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Canyon High named 2026 Texas Cup 4A Champions

June 11, 2026Dailyn Wells

The Texas High School Athletic Directors Association (THSADA) has named Canyon High School the 2026 Texas Cup champion in the 4A classification, recognizing the school as the highest-achieving athl…

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