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When you support local businesses, you support our neighbors, friends, and family. Drive-thru, curbside, carryout and delivery are all options at many local businesses in Canyon. Check out these Shop & Dine lists provided by Canyon Main Street and see where you can show your support today! #ThinkLocal #BuyLocal #BeLocal

Thursday, October 29, 2020 - City of Canyon COVID-19 Daily Update Good morning, Canyon. The Canyon-Amarillo area is operating at Coronavirus (COVID-19) Level RED. This level indicates a sustained increase plateau or widespread transmission in active COVID-19 cases and stressed local hospital capacity in the Amarillo area.... If you are looking for more guidelines offered by the CDC, you can find those here www.coronavirus.gov For more questions and answers, visit https://amarilloalerts.com/frequently-asked-questions. For daily COVID-19 Report Card updates, please go to https://amarilloalerts.com/ For more information and updates from the City of Canyon, be sure to go to our website http://www.canyontx.com/611/COVID-19-Related-News-Updates The City of Canyon is following the Orders as put in place by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - City of Canyon COVID-19 Daily Update Good morning, Canyon. The Canyon-Amarillo area is operating at Coronavirus (COVID-19) Level RED. This level indicates a sustained increase plateau or widespread transmission in active COVID-19 cases and stressed local hospital capacity in the Amarillo area.... If you are looking for more guidelines offered by the CDC, you can find those here www.coronavirus.gov For more questions and answers, visit https://amarilloalerts.com/frequently-asked-questions. For daily COVID-19 Report Card updates, please go to https://amarilloalerts.com/ For more information and updates from the City of Canyon, be sure to go to our website http://www.canyontx.com/611/COVID-19-Related-News-Updates The City of Canyon is following the Orders as put in place by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

This is the Canyon-Amarillo Area Coronavirus Report Card for October 27, 2020. For more information regarding COVID-19 please visit: - Amarillo Area (Potter/Randall County): Amarillo Department of Public Health at www.amarillopublichealth.org - Any other county in Texas: Texas Department of State Health Services at https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/... - Nationwide: CDC at www.coronavirus.gov - For more information and updates from the City of Canyon, be sure to go to our website http://www.canyontx.com/611/COVID-19-Related-News-Updates See more

October 27th, the City of Canyon was informed by Amarillo Public Health that there has been a total of 713 confirmed positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Canyon with 266 cases active, 441 recovered, and 6 deaths. These numbers are for all of those in the Canyon zip code (79015) and not just Canyon proper. 79015 - 686 cases - 432 recoveries 79016 WTAMU Campus - 27 cases - 9 recoveries... Due to sensitive information the City of Canyon is not provided with details on any cases. Amarillo Public Health professionals with extensive training conduct contact investigations. Once the investigation is complete, individuals who spent time with an infected individual are contacted. The City of Canyon is following the Orders as put in place by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. See more

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - City of Canyon COVID-19 Daily Update Good morning, Canyon. The Canyon-Amarillo area is operating at Coronavirus (COVID-19) Level RED. This level indicates a sustained increase plateau or widespread transmission in active COVID-19 cases and stressed local hospital capacity in the Amarillo area.... If you are looking for more guidelines offered by the CDC, you can find those here www.coronavirus.gov For more questions and answers, visit https://amarilloalerts.com/frequently-asked-questions. For daily COVID-19 Report Card updates, please go to https://amarilloalerts.com/ For more information and updates from the City of Canyon, be sure to go to our website http://www.canyontx.com/611/COVID-19-Related-News-Updates The City of Canyon is following the Orders as put in place by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

The City of Canyon, a progressive, growing community, is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Public Works. Canyon is currently the fastest growing community (per capita) in the Texas Panhandle. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and opportunity for advancement. Starting salary ranges between $73,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering; significant exper...ience in the delivery and management of infrastructure projects; the ability to effectively communicate with City staff and leadership; and have demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with developers, contractors, vendors and the public. Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works, the Assistant Director is responsible for assisting in oversight of the operations and maintenance of public works infrastructure and processes (water production and distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, streets, solid waste and storm water management). The Assistant Director will also provide technical and informational support to the Departmental Divisions, Director, City Management, and the City Commission. The candidate must be highly motivated and demonstrate the City of Canyon’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Excellence, Respect and Teamwork. The City of Canyon is the home to West Texas A&M University, PanhandlePlains Historical Museum, and the world-famous outdoor musical drama Texas. Canyon is located just 12 miles from beautiful Palo Duro Canyon, the 2nd largest canyon in the United States. With its small town charm, excellent public school system, and location only minutes away from the larger City of Amarillo, it is ideal for any person seeking the best of both worlds. Applications and detailed job description may be obtained on-line at http://tx-canyon2.civicplus.com/146/Job-Postings and will be accepted through November 20, 2020. EEOE. See more

Parks Help Needed! The City of Canyon is taking applications for Parks dept part time custodial position until 10/30/2020. 3-4 days/wk., 30 hrs. per week, weekend and evening duties as necessary. Pay starts @ $9/hr. Valid driver’s license required. Duties include cleaning and maintaining all pavilions and restrooms in the City of Canyon parks and other duties as assigned. Applications and job description may be acquired http://tx-canyon2.civicplus.com/146/Job-Postings. EEOE.

This is the Canyon-Amarillo Area Coronavirus Report Card for October 26, 2020. PLEASE NOTE: Today’s APHD COVID-19 Report Card includes a decrease of 952 net active cases in Potter County. This number is due to recoveries from the Nathaniel J. Neal Unit in Potter County. The tests were performed by the state on Sept. 24-25. The Nathaniel J. Neal Unit is a state facility. For questions or information, please contact the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (www.tdcj.texas.gov/u...nit_directory/kn.html) or the Neal Unit at (806) 383-1175. For more information regarding COVID-19 please visit: - Amarillo Area (Potter/Randall County): Amarillo Department of Public Health at www.amarillopublichealth.org - Any other county in Texas: Texas Department of State Health Services at https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/ - Nationwide: CDC at www.coronavirus.gov - For more information and updates from the City of Canyon, be sure to go to our website http://www.canyontx.com/611/COVID-19-Related-News-Updates