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Trestle bridge in Canyon collapses engulfed in flames from wildfires

May 15, 2026Marisa Montoya

A well-known trestle bridge in Canyon began to collapse in flames on Thursday amid multiple area wildfires that prompted evacuations and road closures across th

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Avoid Arnot at Hungate Road due to grass fire

May 15, 2026Leslie Radford

Randall County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to avoid the area near Arnot Road and Hungate Road while agencies respond to a grass fire.

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Pictures show damage, response to Hunggate Fire in Texas Panhandle

May 15, 2026Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Staff

In pictures: The Hunggate fire had burned more than 14,000 acres by late Thursday near Canyon in Randall County.

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Area fires, heavy smoke engulf south Canyon; residents evacuate homes

May 15, 2026Tim Ritter

Canyon residents in the southern part of town were forced to evacuate their homes Thursday afternoon after the Buffalo Lake fire and heavy smoke.

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#6 Lady Buffs Roll Past CSU Pueblo at Schaeffer Park, 9-0

May 15, 2026West Texas A&M University Athletics

The #6 Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M picked up a 9-0 run-rule victory over the CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves on the opening day of the 2026 NCAA Division II South Central Regional Softball Championships at Schaeffer Park in Canyon, Texas.

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Win Tickets to See Tracy Byrd Live at the Lumberyard in Canyon June 6

May 14, 2026Aaron Savage

Tracy Byrd is headed to The Lumberyard in Canyon on June 6, and you could be there for free. Enter now for your chance to win concert tickets before the giveaway ends!

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Evacuations underway as lightning sparks massive grassfire and burns thousands of acres in Texas

May 14, 2026@foxweather

Mandatory evacuations are underway in Canyon, Texas, as a rapidly spreading grass fire scorches parts of the region. The Hungate Fire began Thursday afternoon when a storm cell moved across Randall County, producing lightning that sparked a series of grass-fires throughout the area.

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Free Jack Ingram Memorial Day Weekend concert at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

May 14, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

Texas singer/songwriter Jack Ingram will perform a free concert May 23 at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.Ingram is known for chart-topping hits like “Wherever You

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West Texas A&M University’s Attebury Honors spring graduates at year-end reception

May 14, 2026Victoria Reyes

More than two dozen of West Texas A&M University’s top spring graduates were honored during a reception on May 12, recognizing their academic achievements and contributions to the university.…

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Canyon, Texas Shines in a Golden Era of Renewal: Prestigious Main Street America Accreditation Honors Historic Downtown Revitalization, Economic Growth, and Community-Led Preservation Triumph – Travel And Tour World

May 14, 2026Anamika Talukder

Canyon earns Main Street America Accreditation for downtown revitalization, historic preservation, and small business growth success in Texas.

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