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Railroad Town

In out regional history, many towns were founded or folded by the route of a railroad. Perhaps no town was more influenced by the rails than Canadian, Texas.

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Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.
  1. New Documentary "For the Record" Celebrates Small Town Newspaper in the TX Panhandle: Interview with Heather Courtney & Laurie Ezzell Brown
  2. Film captures the forces contributing to the closure of small-town Texas paper, The Canadian Record
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  4. Amtrak Going Daily Again In Kansas, Easing Worries About The Future Of Passenger Rail In The State
  5. Historic Steam Engine Riding Rails In Kansas Next Week