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The Canyon News

Canyon, Randall County

Marker Text

First city newspaper, the"Echo," was printed 1889. The "Stayer" (1896), later renamed "Randall County News," was predecessor of the "News." Clyde W. Warwick, editor 45 years, 1910-1955. Won awards for outstanding weekly 1942, 1950. Special Edition (1949) was rated nation's best. Troy Martin became editor 1960. (1968)

Marker Details

Address 414 15th St.
Location Description On Canyon News Building, 414 15th Street, Canyon
Marker # 10
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code newspapers
Latitude, Longitude 34.97917, -101.929317

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