Canyon Main Street

Canyon Main Street is more than a nonprofit—it’s a community movement. As part of the Main Street America and Texas Historical Commission network, we’re dedicated to preserving Canyon’s historic downtown while creating a vibrant place to live, work, shop, and gather. From family-friendly festivals and business promotions to beautification projects and cultural celebrations, we help Canyon stay connected to its roots while growing into its future.

When you support Canyon Main Street, you’re investing in:

Local businesses

Community events

Downtown beautification

Historic preservation

Economic development

Join us in keeping downtown Canyon the heart of our town—rich in history, full of life, and open to all.

What We Do

From vibrant events to thoughtful restoration, we reinvest in projects that bring our town together:

● Host Community Events

Seasonal festivals, holiday parades, downtown markets & more

● Support Local Businesses

Promotion, partnership, and tools for success in the heart of town

● Beautify Public Spaces

Streetscape improvements, lighting, signage & clean-up initiatives

● Preserve History

Celebrating Canyon’s architectural charm and cultural roots

● Boost Economic Growth

Encouraging investment and downtown vitality

Get Involved

Canyon thrives when we work together! You can make a difference by:

● Volunteering at events or on committees

● Donating to help fund downtown projects

● Becoming a sponsor or partner

● Shopping local and spreading the word!

AUDRY MILLER, Program Director

Audry Miller

Program Director, Canyon Main Street

Audry Miller stepped into the role of Program Director for Canyon Main Street in January 2025, bringing a passion for communication, community, and small-town charm.

Originally from Dumas, Texas, Audry came to West Texas A&M University to pursue her education and never left. She earned her master’s degree in Communication Studies in 2019 and has been deeply rooted in the Canyon community ever since.

Audry married her husband, Brody, in November 2019, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Ellison, in December 2021. Together, they enjoy all the warmth, safety, and friendliness that Canyon offers young families.

"I love my job because I get to have a direct impact on the things that happen in my very own community. I get to be the voice of our downtown district and advocate for our small businesses and citizens." — Audry Miller

Audry’s leadership brings new energy and heartfelt dedication to Canyon Main Street. Her commitment to preserving the charm of downtown while encouraging thoughtful growth makes her an incredible asset to both the organization and the city she proudly calls home.

What is Canyon Main Street?

In 2002 the City of Canyon was officially designated a Main Street city. The Texas Main Street Program is part of the Texas Historical Commission. It was started in 1981 and is one of the most successful throughout the United States. There are currently more than 40 states that participate in the national program which is hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The Main Street methodology addresses four areas of concern and combines activities in these areas to develop a community’s individual strategy for strengthening and redeveloping its central business district. The Four Point Approach encompasses Organization, Promotion, Design, and Business, Planning and Development. Our Canyon Economic Development Board serves as our Business, Planning and Development Committee. They strengthen our town’s existing economic assets while diversifying its economic base.

We are a part of the City of Canyon

The Canyon Main Street program is designed on community involvement and public-private partnerships to preserve a town’s unique assets and create an inviting atmosphere in town. It is also used as a powerful tool focused on economic development within the context of historic preservation. Canyon Main Street is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and also in the department of Business and Community Development for the City of Canyon.

Mission Statement: “To improve quality of life for the citizens of Canyon and the benefit of the overall community, through the enhancement and promotion of historic preservation, restoration, business vitality, tourism, cultural and arts awareness.”

Vision Statement: “We envision Canyon to have a vital active historically preserved downtown which contributes to having a sound economy for the community.”

Texas Main Street City

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The Texas Main Street Program is a powerful network of 88 communities in the Lone Star State utilizing the Main Street Four Point Approach to revitalize their historic downtowns and create positive economic impact.

The diversity of Texas Main Street Program participants provides evidence that the Four Point model used nationwide by designated programs for 40 years can work for any community with a historic downtown. A nationally-utilized operational method is implemented in designated Main Street communities to help maintain focus on the issues needing attention, but it is truly the power of the residents, all working together for this common ideal of a revitalized historic downtown that makes the program work. Volunteerism truly is the backbone of the Main Street effort. If you live in a Main Street community, we encourage you to shop local, visit your downtown and perhaps become involved in your local organization to help make your downtown something of which the whole community can be proud!

Source: https://www.thc.texas.gov/

Who We Are