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AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – According to information from the Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee’s website, a two-day Barrio Cleanup event is expected to run on Friday and Saturday, with a range of local businesses and agencies offering food and equipment.
On Friday, organizers said that volunteers will meet at T Anchor Lake from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., across the street west of Bowie Middle School. Breakfast burritos, donuts, lunch, and water are expected to be provided by Happy State Bank and leather gloves will be donated by Xcel Energy.
On Saturday, said organizers, volunteers will meet from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the west Bowie Middle School parking lot. Breakfast burritos, donuts, and water are expected to be provided by Happy State Bank and the TriState Fairgrounds will provide plastic gloves and trash bags.
Also on Saturday, organizers detailed that the City of Amarillo will provide free adult and animal vaccines at the event location.
More information on the Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee, its events, and volunteer opportunities can be found on its website. | 2022-09-08T16:47:17Z | www.myhighplains.com | Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee hosts 2-day cleanup | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/barrio-neighborhood-planning-committee-hosts-2-day-cleanup/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/barrio-neighborhood-planning-committee-hosts-2-day-cleanup/ |
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The city of Canyon announced Thursday that the Kylie Hiner Memorial Park Committee recently surpassed its fundraising goal for the park, giving the committee the chance to schedule the groundbreaking for the park.
According to a news release from the city of Canyon, the groundbreaking for the park will be hosted at 11 a.m. on Oct. 20 in Conner Park. This new park will be a fully accessible playground in Canyon, including accessible equipment like a zipline and an eclipse net climber. The site will also include panels that explore tactile and musical experiences.
The committee raised $1.3 million for the project, outraising its initial goal of $1.1 million. According to the release, donations were raised and coordinated by the Southwest AMBUCS Amarillo, Texas area chapter of National AMBUCS, Inc.
“The Kylie Hiner Park will help children in all 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle,” Vance Hall, the playground committee chairman for Southwest AMBUCS, said in the release. “It will take a load off of the park that is in Amarillo, and will bring in children to this part of the area. Brothers and sisters who have siblings with special needs will be able to play on this playground together.” | 2022-09-08T16:47:23Z | www.myhighplains.com | Canyon to break ground on new accessible playground | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/randall-county/canyon-to-break-ground-on-new-accessible-playground/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/randall-county/canyon-to-break-ground-on-new-accessible-playground/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo City Council will meet Thursday for its second special meeting in a week, officially making decisions surrounding the 2022-23 fiscal year’s tax rate and city budget.
The agenda states that the meeting will occur at 1 p.m. Thursday at the third floor City Council chamber in City Hall, located at 601 S. Buchanan Street. Items that are expected to be discussed and voted on during Thursday’s meeting include:
A Public Hearing on the tax rate;
A second reading on the adoption of the 2022-23 city of Amarillo budget;
A second reading on the adoption of the 2022-23 city of Amarillo tax rate;
Ratification of the city of Amarillo’s 2022-23 tax rate and budget.
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According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, the Amarillo City Council unanimously approved the first reading of both the tax rate and the budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year during Tuesday’s special meeting. During that meeting, the council made the decision to decrease the proposed tax rate to $0.40628, giving the city the ability to fund everything in its 2022-23 budget, along with debt for the new athletic field lighting and the new City Hall facility. | 2022-09-08T19:29:37Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo City Council decides on tax, budget for 2022-23 | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/amarillo-city-council-to-decide-on-tax-budget-for-2022-23/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/amarillo-city-council-to-decide-on-tax-budget-for-2022-23/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — An Amarillo man has pleaded guilty in Amarillo Federal Court to a violation of “Interstate Threatening Communications,” after he made a series of threatening phone calls and online submissions to Chabad Lubavitch Headquarters in December 2021.
According to the documents, filed Sept. 7 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas Amarillo Division, Christopher Brown threatened the organization through phone voicemails and online messages under the pseudonym Madrikh Obidiah. According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, the Chabad Lubavitch organization is a Jewish organization that provides spiritual guidance and assistance to Jewish people.
In voicemails, phone calls and online messages, Brown threatened to kill three individuals involved with the organizations and stated that he was going to “blow (the individuals’) heads off.” According to the factual resume, FBI agents arrested Brown at his residence in south Amarillo on Dec. 8, 2021.
According to Brown’s plea agreement, the maximum penalties the Court can impose include:
Imprisonment for a period not to exceed five years;
A fine not to exceed $250,000 or twice any pecuniary gain to the defendant or loss to the victim(s);
A term of supervised release of not more than three years, which may be mandatory under the law and will follow any term of imprisonment;
Restitution to victims or to the community, which is mandatory under the law, and which the defendant agrees may include restitution arising from all relevant conduct, not limited to that arising from the offense of conviction alone;
Rebekah Jones, a woman federally charged with assaulting a federal officer using a deadly or dangerous weapon during the day in which Brown was arrested, is facing trial for her charges later this year.
According to previous reports, Jones allegedly pointed a gun at an FBI agent when officers were attempting to arrest Brown on Dec. 8, 2021. At the time, the agent allegedly was able to free the gun from Jones.
According to documents filed in August, Jones faces trial at 9 a.m. Nov. 8 in Amarillo Federal Court. According to previous reports, Jones faces up to 20 years in federal prison on the charges. | 2022-09-08T22:41:08Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo man pleads guilty to violating ‘interstate threatening communications’ | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/crime/federal-court/amarillo-man-pleads-guilty-to-violating-interstate-threatening-communications/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/crime/federal-court/amarillo-man-pleads-guilty-to-violating-interstate-threatening-communications/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with Amarillo College recently announced that the college’s Board of Regents approved a pay increase for all full-time faculty, along with full and part-time staff in 2023.
According to a news release from the college, officials also raised the college’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, which is expected to take effect for around 170 full and part-time employees at the college who are making less than $15 an hour up to the minimum wage in November.
Officials said the 3% pay increase will take place in January and will include all qualified employees, including those whose wages are being adjusted to the new minimum wage. The release said that funding for the pay increases will come from the college’s general fund.
The college’s Board of Regents also approved two additional compensation-related measures, one providing inflationary relief and the other providing a retention payment to staff members. According to the release, inflationary relief will be distributed in November, when full-time employees will receive $2,000 and part-time employees will receive $250. Retention payments, which will be distributed in June 2023, are for full-time faculty and staff who were employed by the college as of Aug. 20.
“We’re not only competing with other employers for new talent,” said Cheryl Jones, vice president of human resources, “but we also are being challenged to retain the outstanding workforce that we have. Through these payroll initiatives, approved by our Regents, we are paying attention to the struggles of our employees, and we are positioning the College to continue to be a great place to work. This demonstrates that the culture of caring at Amarillo College is not something we extend only to our students; It extends throughout our workforce as well.”
For more information about Amarillo College, visit its website. | 2022-09-08T22:42:20Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo College Board of Regents approve compensation-related measures | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-college-board-of-regents-approve-compensation-related-measures/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-college-board-of-regents-approve-compensation-related-measures/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A report, cited by the Texas Tribune, states that six law enforcement officers were affiliated with the far-right group the Oath Keepers including Amarillo Independent School District Police Department Chief Paul Bourquin.
An article from the Texas Tribune states that the Anti-Defamation League Center of Extremism published a report Tuesday going over 38,000 names on leaked documents from the Oath Keepers and six names of law enforcement officers surfaced including Bourquin.
Via Amarillo Independent School District’s website
MyHighPlains.com received the following comment from Bourquin, with him stating:
I have a vague recollection of joining Oath Keepers more than a decade ago at the urging of a fellow first-responder. After receiving emails from the organization on my personal email account, I quickly came to realize that the group was not what I expected it to be, so I unsubscribed. I haven’t had any affiliation or even thought or heard about the group since then, until I was contacted by national news media in the last couple of days. I’m saddened to learn the media are now associating me with the group and extremist views based on a website form I filled out a long time ago.
Amarillo ISD Chief Paul Bourquin
The Oath Keepers is a far-right group that was founded in 2009 by Stewart Rhodes. The group asks its members to vow to defend the Constitution “against all enemies, foreign and domestic,” promotes the belief that the federal government is out to strip citizens of their civil liberties and paints its followers as defenders against tyranny.
Multiple people associated with the Oath Keepers have been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack. | 2022-09-08T22:42:26Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo ISD Police Chief listed as affiliated with Oath Keepers | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-isd-police-chief-listed-as-affiliated-with-oath-keepers/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-isd-police-chief-listed-as-affiliated-with-oath-keepers/ |
Destination Medicare: Educational Seminar for the Community
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — If you’re at or near the age of 65, you’ll probably be looking into Medicare.
The Area Agency on Aging is putting on two seminars to talk about Medicare.
The first one is happening September 20th from 9 a.m. to Noon and then September 29th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
These will be happening at the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission. You can call (806) 331-2227 to sign up or visit either of the links below to register. | 2022-09-09T00:18:03Z | www.myhighplains.com | Destination Medicare: Educational Seminar for the Community | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/destination-medicare-educational-seminar-for-the-community/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/destination-medicare-educational-seminar-for-the-community/ |
by: David Gay, Kaley Green
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — During the second of two special meetings of the Amarillo City Council within a week, the council unanimously voted in favor of establishing the 2022-23 tax rate and city budget during Thursday’s second reading of both ordinances. The 2022-23 tax rate and city budget will be implemented starting in October.
The council unanimously adopted the city’s 2022-23 budget of $490.8 million in expenditures and a projected revenue budget of $455.4 million. The council also unanimously approved a tax rate of $0.40628 for the upcoming fiscal year. This upcoming fiscal year’s rate is a lower figure than the 2021-22 rate of around $0.44.
Even with the decrease, city officials expect an increased amount of revenue to come into the city, because of area property values increasing. Laura Storrs, the chief financial officer and assistant city manager for the city of Amarillo, said Amarillo residents should see a decrease of around $3 a month for a $100,000 home, and an overall tax bill decrease of around 1.5%.
What does this budget/tax rate cover?
According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, the $490.8 million budget approved during Thursday’s meeting included normal city operations, along with the funding for the following items:
Parks funding for maintenance, mowing, enhanced equipment and more;
Increasing costs of utilities, fuel and materials;
Funding for improvements to athletic field lighting across the city;
Funding for the new City Hall facility.
Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson stressed the importance of this budget increasing the pay for those who have commercial driver’s licenses who participate in the city’s Solid Waste department, aiming at returning to twice-a-week trash pickup. Nelson also highlighted the other services that the city’s portion of the tax bill pays for, including first responder service, water and street repair.
“I’m really glad that our staff worked really hard this year, to put us in a position where we could decrease that tax rate, but not decrease the services we’re providing to citizens,” Nelson said.
What does this budget/tax rate not cover?
According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, the Amarillo City Council proposed a ceiling tax rate of $0.49086 in August, covering all the expenditures and projects that the lower tax rate passed Thursday does cover. An additional project that the ceiling tax rate would have covered if it was implemented was the improvements and the expansion of the Amarillo Civic Center Complex.
According to previous reports, the Amarillo City Council approved a measure that would have given them the opportunity to use tax notes for the project. However, ongoing litigation in Potter County, led by Amarillo Businessman Alex Fairly that challenges the legality of the use of the notes, as well as a citizen-led petition calling for the Amarillo City Council to repeal the ordinance has stopped the city’s ability to move forward with the project as of now.
Amarillo City Manager Jared Miller said the $0.08458 difference in the tax rate to include the Civic Center Project’s impact was always the projection at the start. Miller said as it is currently being envisioned to be paid for, that rate will “move just a little bit from year to year, and then it’ll start going down after about five or six years.”
However, if the project does move forward, officials previously said the tax rate would not increase due to the Civic Center project until the 2023-24 fiscal year.
“Because of the timing and the way, all of the different things that we’re working through to evaluate and determine whether or not we’re going to move forward with the Civic Center when we’re going to move forward with it,” Miller said, “we know that we can delay and defer rather, implementing that tax rate necessary to pay for the debt service on the civic center until October of 2023.”
While the Civic Center project continues to be a priority for the City Council, Nelson said that the overall timing of the project continues to be uncertain. She stressed that as soon as there is certainty on the timing of the project, they can move forward and issue debt. However, certain things will have to be revisited regarding the project, in the midst of fluctuating construction costs and increasing interest rates.
“The Civic Center is an important project, it’s important for the growth and the future of our city. It’s something that has to be done, but there’s timing involved,” Nelson said. “While we’re waiting for things to resolve, and we move forward on that project, we can roll the next season of that to the next budget year… Until all of that is resolved, we do not want to collect taxes from taxpayers until we’re ready to move forward.”
Through the 2022-23 budget, however, Miller said the city of Amarillo will have the capacity in the budget “to be able to move forward with the project immediately upon getting a green light.”
According to previous reports, Fairly recently told MyHighPlains.com that it is “business as usual” surrounding the ongoing Civic Center funding-related litigation in Potter County. | 2022-09-09T00:18:45Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo establishes 2022-23 tax rate, budget | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/amarillo-establishes-2022-23-tax-rate-budget/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/amarillo-establishes-2022-23-tax-rate-budget/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — When it comes to gymnastics, you have to have discipline, dedication, and precision, and two Amarillo sisters are proving just that by competing at a national level, and one was even selected to compete on the world stage.
Chandler and Blake Graham are only 13 and 15, but they are already making moves in the world of tumbling & trampoline discipline of gymnastics.
“If you stick with it, I mean look at where I’m at now, it’s amazing!” said Chandler Graham.
“I didn’t know I would stick with it this long, but I’m glad I did. There are so many cool skills you learn and it’s so awesome to do all these skills and I love it,” said Blake Graham.
Chandler was recently selected to represent USA Gymnastics on the 2022 World Age Group Competition Team, where she will be one of four 13-year-olds representing the United States.
Blake was recently selected to the USA Gymnastics Junior National Team and was selected as an “elite specialist” in the Double Mini Trampoline category.
“Blake, by representing the Junior National Team her first step will to attend several training camps with the National Team coaches and the other athletes across the country representing Team USA. Later, she may have the opportunity to have international assignments. Chandler has already received an international assignment,” said Jamie Graham, Blake and Chandler’s mom.
That World Age Group Competition will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria and a GoFundMe has been started to help raise funds to get chandler the 6,500 miles to Europe.
Courtesy: Jamie Graham
“It’s crazy to me! It’s so exciting to me! I mean, Bulgaria. I mean, just saying that oh my gosh! I’m going there. It really means a lot to have the support and I really appreciate all these people and it’s incredible and I can’t thank these people enough,” said Chandler.
Both Blake and Chandler train two hours a day Monday through Thursday and Blake said you have to be committed to the sport.
“If you don’t have a good attitude or if you don’t have good mental health, then it’s really hard to stick with it, so having a good attitude about it and wanting to come here and loving what you do is very important about it,” said Blake.
Their coach, Tim Hall at All American Gymnastics said the sisters are a joy to train.
“They walk through the door, they have a smile on their face, they have a natural leadership quality about them. So, when they walk through the door, the other kids look up to them because they are giving them a push or helping hand or ‘you can do it!'” said, Hall.
Chandler said Blake inspires her and others and pushes her to get better.
“She is definitely the person I look up to the most. The most thing is when I’m struggling or when I’m down on myself she is always there, she is my biggest supporter. I love her so much. She is always there for me, said Chandler.
On top of being great athletes, the sisters are also fantastic students at Austin Middle and Tascosa High School as well as competing in sports their as well.
Jamie Graham said it all comes down to discipline.
“It’s part of the gymnastics. It’s taught them discipline, it’s taught them commitment,” said Jamie. | 2022-09-09T04:54:40Z | www.myhighplains.com | Discipline and precision: Sisters compete on national level with USA Gymnastics | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/discipline-and-precision-sisters-compete-on-national-level-with-usa-gymnastics/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/discipline-and-precision-sisters-compete-on-national-level-with-usa-gymnastics/ |
Hot temps to end the workweek with cooler temps this weekend
Starting the end of the workweek with temps in the 50’s and 60’s. It was a starry night with sunny skies persisting into this afternoon. Highs for today will range in the 80’s and 90’s. Cloud cover will begin to increase by the overnight hours as a cold front moves into the region. There is a chance for a few t-showers to the far NW in New Mexico tonight. Overall, more rain is on the way for Saturday and into the early hours of Sunday. Note that we are not expecting to see rain all through that time and it will be a very hit or miss chance. Behind the front, we will see that cooler airmass and temps will fall into the 70’s for some this weekend! A nice change of pace before we return back to the heat for next week. There is a general chance for some t-showers from the SPC with the main hazards being some gusts up to 50 mph with thunderstorms that develop. | 2022-09-09T12:11:48Z | www.myhighplains.com | Hot temps to end the workweek with cooler temps this weekend | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/hot-temps-to-end-the-workweek-with-cooler-temps-this-weekend/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/hot-temps-to-end-the-workweek-with-cooler-temps-this-weekend/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – According to the Amarillo Public Library, the upcoming weekend will be filled with deals available to Friends of the Amarillo Public Library and other community members at the Friends of the APL Brown Bag Book Sale.
The schedule for the weekend, as published by the library organizers on social media, included:
Friday, Sept. 9 – Friends Only Night
Downtown Amarillo Public Library
Friends of the Amarillo Public Library members can fill grocery bags with books, movies, and music for $7.50 per bag or three bags for $20.
Saturday, Sept. 10 – Open to the Public
Members of the public can fill grocery bags with books, movies, and music for just $7.50 per bag, or three bags for $20.
Sunday, Sept. 11 – Bargain Day
Members of the public can fill grocery bags with books, movies, and music for $5 per bag.
As described by library officials, the Brown Bag Book Sale is held several times per year and has acted as the main fundraiser for the Friends of the Amarillo Public Library. The weekend event will be the first in-person book sale hosted since 2019, and officials noted that “Amarillo Reads” vouchers from the summer of 2019 and forward can be used at the sale.
For more information on the event, call 806-378-3051. Further information on the Amarillo Public Library, its events, and its services can be found on its website. | 2022-09-09T15:12:53Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo Public Library hosts first in-person book sale since 2019 | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-public-library-hosts-first-in-person-book-sale-since-2019/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-public-library-hosts-first-in-person-book-sale-since-2019/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Zoo has a few events to keep your children in tune with nature this back-to-school season.
There is a new preschool program for kids ages 3-5 called AEPP (Animal & Environmental Preschool Program). It is a nature-based program designed to connect children to nature through hands-on activities, animal encounters, and inquiry-based learning. AEPP is a six-week program meeting once a week on a designated day and time. The total cost is $100 for the full six weeks.
The Amarillo Zoo is inviting our homeschool families to “Homeschool at the Zoo”. It is a bi-monthly program that invites students 6-12 to explore diverse animal habits and their unique ecosystems. | 2022-09-09T15:13:34Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo Zoo shows off Sallie the Hognose snake | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/amarillo-zoo-shows-off-sallie-the-hognose-snake/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/amarillo-zoo-shows-off-sallie-the-hognose-snake/ |
The Rams have been in a renaissance ever since Snead hired McVay in 2017 as the youngest head coach in the Super Bowl era. Los Angeles has enjoyed five winning seasons, four playoff berths, three NFC West titles, two Super Bowl appearances, and one league title in the ensuing half-decade, going 55-26 with seven postseason victories. | 2022-09-09T16:54:58Z | www.myhighplains.com | Sean McVay, GM Les Snead extend deals with Rams through 2026 | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/sports/ap-sean-mcvay-gm-les-snead-extend-deals-with-rams-through-2026/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/sports/ap-sean-mcvay-gm-les-snead-extend-deals-with-rams-through-2026/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Tri-State Fair and the Turn Center hosted the Exceptional Rodeo.
The event provided an opportunity for children with special needs and disabilities to participate in rodeo-like activities.
“It’s absolutely heartwarming to watch the smile on these kids faces when they get to pet a goat or ride a horse, maybe for the first time. So, it is truly as much of a rewarding experience for the folks working the event as it is for those participating,” said Dennis Horn, President of the Tri-State Fair Exposition.
Organizers said the rodeo forms new friendships and everyone involved had a great time. | 2022-09-09T23:42:36Z | www.myhighplains.com | Tri-State Fair, Turn Center hosts Exceptional Rodeo | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/tri-state-fair-turn-center-hosts-exceptional-rodeo/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/tri-state-fair-turn-center-hosts-exceptional-rodeo/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas State Bison Music Festival, more commonly known as BisonFest, will celebrate its 11th year on Saturday, September 24th with four amazing bands slated to rock the day and night away in Quitaque.
This year’s all-star lineup includes the Panhandlers, which is a new group featuring Josh Abbott, John Baumann, William Clark Green and Cleto Cordero, all acclaimed songwriters and well-known musicians.
The Dirty River Boys, West Texas Exiles, and Mason and The Gin Line will also be hitting the stage during the full-day event.
Aside from great music from a great lineup, participants will also enjoy food vendors, shopping, and craft booths set up along main street Quitaque.
Now in its eleventh year, the event draws thousands of music-lovers from across the Tri-State region with the ultimate goal of restoring the Official Bison Herd of the State of Texas.
Located in Caprock Canyons State Park, the bison are direct descendants of the herd started by famed Cattleman Charles Goodnight in 1878. Against all odds, this one single herd of genetic-related Southern bison have managed to survive all these decades.
Help us protect and preserve this Official Texas State Bison Herd by joining us Saturday, September 24th for BisonFest 2022!
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit BisonFest.com. | 2022-09-09T23:45:33Z | www.myhighplains.com | Bisonfest 2022, What You Need to Know | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/bisonfest-2022-what-you-need-to-know/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/bisonfest-2022-what-you-need-to-know/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Independent School District Board met Friday morning and approved beginning construction on phase two of the Austin Middle School Shoring Project.
Phase two of the shoring project will focus on expanding shoring to the remainder of areas throughout the buildings including locker rooms, restrooms and other areas that were previously closed.
Doug Loomis, Amarillo Independent School District Superintendent, said actions that took place during Friday’s meeting focused on ensuring the safety of students, faculty and staff.
“We began a shoring project that would shore up the foundation and we’re expanding that shoring project today, to more parts of the school to ensure that our school is safe and that our kids will be able to go to school, for the next five to 10 years until we find a permanent solution for Austin Middle School, said Loomis.”
Phase two of the shoring project allows students to continue going to school at Austin Middle School as more areas throughout the school open that have been closed due to instability in infrastructure.
As previously reported phase one of the shoring project focused on shoring the foundation of buildings by placing jacks beneath the foundation to provide more support. Phase one of shoring was met to cover 37,000 square feet in the 70-year-old buildings.
With an approved contract for phase two of the project students, faculty and staff are ensured that Austin Middle School is safe and a viable campus for students, faculty, staff and the community.
The total cost of phase one and two of the shoring project is estimated to be around $2 million. Shoring is a temporary solution for the next five to ten years. Eventually, the board said it will have to make a permanent decision. | 2022-09-10T00:49:16Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo ISD board approves phase 2 of Austin Middle School Shoring | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-isd-board-approves-phase-2-of-austin-middle-school-shoring/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-isd-board-approves-phase-2-of-austin-middle-school-shoring/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Fire Department is hosting a Civil Service exam to enter the next AFD Fire Academy on Oct. 1, at 9 a.m., at the Civic Center, 400 S. Buchanan – South Exhibit Hall Entrance #1 or #2.
AFD said the exam will be a general aptitude test, including math, reading comprehension, and mechanical questions. In addition, the top scorers of the exam will be asked to schedule and pass a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), an oral interview, a background check, a physical, and a drug screen.
The deadline to register is Sept. 28, and those applying must be at least 18 years old to test, but not more than 35 years of age on the date of hire.
AFD said a High School diploma (or equivalent) and a valid Class C Texas driver’s license are required. Candidates who have honorably served in the United States armed forces, scoring a 70% or above, will receive five additional points on their final grade.
The next AFD Fire Academy begins in January 2023.
More information can be found here or by calling 806-378-4294. | 2022-09-10T02:50:04Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo Fire Department hosting exam for next fire academy | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-fire-department-hosting-exam-for-next-fire-academy/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-fire-department-hosting-exam-for-next-fire-academy/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Police Department reports that investigators with the homicide unit are investigating an officer-involved shooting early on Saturday morning in south Amarillo.
According to APD, around 4:45 a.m. on Saturday an off-duty officer overheard a crowd of people nearby his residence at the intersection of Nasa Avenue and Explorer Trail. According to the report, there were people screaming and a physical fight. The off-duty officer intervened and attempted to stop the assault. A male involved in the altercation got into a vehicle. The suspect peeled out and jumped a curb heading toward the officer and the crowd of people.
According to APD, noticing the danger to the crowd, the officer fired into the vehicle striking the suspect.
APD said the suspect is now in custody at a local hospital being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
APD stated that the Amarillo Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating the case, as with all officer-involved shootings. | 2022-09-10T21:21:23Z | www.myhighplains.com | APD: officer-involved shooting in south Amarillo | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/apd-officer-involved-shooting-in-south-amarillo/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/apd-officer-involved-shooting-in-south-amarillo/ |
Sunday, Sept. 11, from 7 p.m. to midnight I-40 westbound will be reduced to one lane from Washington Street to Avondale Street in order to relocate portable concrete barriers.
Monday, Sept. 12, the right lane of I-40 eastbound will be closed from Grand Street to Pullman Road for patching repairs.
The following lane closures are scheduled to facilitate work on the metal beam guardrail fence:
On Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 12 and 13 the I-40 westbound entrance ramp from Georgia Street is scheduled to close from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, Sept. 14 the I-40 westbound entrance ramp from Paramount Boulevard from is scheduled to close 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
TxDOT encourages drivers to travel with caution and to slow down through work zones. TxDOT also adds that dates and times fro projects can change due to weather, emergency work, and other unexpected events. | 2022-09-11T19:15:34Z | www.myhighplains.com | TxDOT ‘Know Before You Go’ lane closure report for this week: Sept. 11 | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/txdot-know-before-you-go-lane-closure-report-for-this-week-sept-11/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/txdot-know-before-you-go-lane-closure-report-for-this-week-sept-11/ |
by: Dailyn Wells, Jack Kessler
DALHART, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to Horizon Funeral Home, the celebration of life for Yahir Cancino, the Dalhart football player who died after a head injury, will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. at Dalhart Memorial Stadium.
Horizon added that Cancino would lay in state on Monday at the First Baptist Church from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For more information about Yahir Cancino’s funeral service and his life, visit here. | 2022-09-11T21:40:55Z | www.myhighplains.com | Funeral for Yahir Cancino to be held at Memorial Stadium | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/dallam-county/funeral-for-yahir-cancino-to-be-held-at-memorial-stadium/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/dallam-county/funeral-for-yahir-cancino-to-be-held-at-memorial-stadium/ |
Good evening, folks!
We had some moisture moving through the area overnight. Everyone that saw some rain stayed below half and inch of rain. Stinnett had the highest observation at 0.52″. Our weather pattern will change once again. After a glimpse of some fall weather this weekend, temps will rebound into the 80’s and 90’s for next week. We aren’t forecasting much rain unfortunately. There is a chance for some late t-storms across W/SW parts of the Panhandle on Monday. As our weather pattern changes, we will be tracking some breezy to windy days ahead. There is a good chance for the next seven days to have wind gusts up to 25 mph. | 2022-09-12T00:11:36Z | www.myhighplains.com | Summer-like temps return for the next workweek | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/summer-like-temps-return-for-the-next-workweek/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/summer-like-temps-return-for-the-next-workweek/ |
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AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Every day is already worth celebrating, informing people about what day of the week a National or International day falls on is just a reminder. Every week we’ll have a full slate of days to celebrate and deals to capitalize on. This week will feature Cheeseburger Day, Country Music Day, and Chocolate Milkshake Day, as well as a few celebrity birthdays.
September is not only recognized as “National Suicide Prevention Month,” but also as “Read A Book Month.” Read a Book Month encourages everyone, both adults and children, to read as many books as they can in order to learn new things, live creatively, and open their minds to new forms of philosophy and possibilities. Obviously, this isn’t the only month when people should be reading new books, but it should be the start of a thirst for knowledge and joy that can come from between the pages of a book. Books have served as a testament to the spread of knowledge, the sharing of stories, and the expansion of the mind by recording and transmitting ideas over the years. Hard to believe books used to be viewed as a distraction just as a cellphone is viewed today.
According to Celebrate Every Day (CED), the National and International days are for the week of September 12.
Whether you are a video game nerd or someone who rarely plays video games, National Video Games Day allows you to celebrate this form of entertainment. You can play old-school games, try out new games, or finish a level that has been bothering you for a long time! It’s entirely up to you, and no one will tell you that you’re getting too much screen time. Despite the stigma put on video games, there are a number of advantages to playing them. Video games can be beneficial to your health although not all games on the market today are educational, some that involve teamwork and problem-solving have been shown to improve the gray matter in your brain, eventually growing it. Playing video games can help you improve a variety of skills, ranging from communication to problem-solving.
In 1885, the term “milkshake” first appeared in print. A milkshake is an alcoholic beverage described as a “sturdy, healthful eggnog type of drink” blended with eggs, whiskey, and other ingredients during this time period. Customers were served the drink as a tonic and a treat in pharmacies. By 1900, pharmacies were selling this “healthy drink” with chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla syrup. People began to request this “new treat” with a scoop of ice cream in the 1900s. Hamilton Beach drink mixers were first used in soda fountains in 1911. Steven Poplawski invented the electric blender, also known as a drink mixer, in 1922. Because of the invention of the blender, milkshakes began to take on their current chipped, aerated, and frothy appearance. Milkshakes were popular in the 1920s and 1930s.
The United States Senate established National Celiac Disease Awareness Day to raise awareness of this condition, stating in their resolution that we all “should become more informed and aware of celiac disease.” Celiac disease was discovered in 1888 by Samuel Gee, a pediatrician who recognized that the symptoms he was observing were all related to his patients’ diet. His birthday was chosen as the yearly celebration for National Celiac Disease Awareness Day in honor of this man and the lives he has helped to improve through awareness and education about this disease.
Uncle Sam Day is observed in the United States. On September 13, 1766, the man behind the iconic image and fascinating nickname for the United States government was born. Sam Wilson, a New York meatpacker, was born on September 12, 1766, and supplied soldiers with barrels of meat during the War of 1812. Wilson prominently stamped “U.S.” on the barrels to identify the meat for shipment. It wasn’t long before the soldiers dubbed the food “Uncle Sam’s delivery.” As is typical of such nicknames, their popularity grew.
International Chocolate Day was created to learn about, celebrate and enjoy everything that has to do with chocolate. Chocolate plants have most likely existed since the dawn of time. However, it wasn’t until around 4000 years ago that the Olmec people of Mesoamerica, known today as modern-da Mexico, began brewing cocoa beans. Drinking chocolate was a rare and special delicacy at the time, used in cultural rituals as well as for medicinal purposes. Aztecs and Mayans became involved, and cocoa beans were eventually cultivated and used as valuable currency for trading.
National Cream-Filled Donut Day on September 14th recognizes one of the most unique donuts ever made. The Cream-filled donut comes in so many varieties. Bakeries can be unique when it comes to their fillings, and also branched out with their toppings, too.
National Gobstopper Day
Many people associate the presence of Gobstopper candy with childhood! Indeed, jawbreakers, the forerunner to the brand-name Gobstopper, have been one of the most popular candies in the Americas and the United Kingdom since World War I and II. However, the term “Gobstopper” did not become popular until the 1960s. The Everlasting Gobstopper, a creation of Roald Dahl’s 1964 fictional world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, was a magical candy that changed colors and flavors when sucked on but never actually disappeared! In 1976, the candy known as “Gobstopper” was created in a similar format to a lawbreaker.
National Quiet Day was created to remind us to slow down and listen to silence. You are encouraged to simply not speak during this celebration, and preferably to take the risk of not communicating at all. The sounds of our voices, and indeed our active interaction with others, have served to keep us spiritually silent and separated from the world around us, and in some strange ways from the very people with whom we interact every day.
National Double Cheeseburger Day was created to commemorate the birth of the double cheeseburger, and the cheeseburger in general. It may seem natural to people today to add cheese to a hamburger, but a hamburger was originally a very simple affair. A hamburger originally contained just meat, bread, and condiments. Lionel Sternberger of Pasadena, California is credited with inventing the cheeseburger According to CED.
The lymphatic system is a complex network of vessels that comprise our lymphatic system. They spread to every tissue in our body. The vessels contain lymph, a colorless fluid. This intricate system of fluid and vessels functions as a lymphocyte transport system. These specialized white blood cells are responsible for fighting infection. Once lymphoma grows, it attacks the lymphocytes, making our bodies ability to fight infection difficult. These cells can be found all over our body, not just in our lymph nodes. Lymphocytes are found in our bone marrow, spleen, and blood. Lymphoma is classified into two types: Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
National Tackle Kids Cancer Day allows you to contribute to pediatric cancer research. To honor the TKCD, people can form a community and raise funds for pediatric cancer research. Only 4% of federal cancer research funds are dedicated to pediatric cancer research, According to CED. Tackle Kids Cancer Day provides us with a platform to make our voices heard. The day can benefit the Children’s Cancer Institute (CCI) at Hackensack University Medical Center’s innovative research and other patient care programs.
Mayflower Day is a commemoration of the Mayflower ship, one of the first ships to arrive in what is now the United States. The ship’s crew endured nearly ten weeks at sea after departing from Plymouth, England on September 16, 1620. Despite the captain’s intention to land in Virginia, the Mayflower arrived in Massachusetts after 66 days and was docked. The ship veered off course due to storms on the high seas, as well as some navigational errors made by the crew. The Mayflower brought the first Pilgrim or Puritan settlers to America, first to Cape Cod and then to Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts. The ship carried 30 people.
Its origins can be traced back to the Aztecs before the 16th century. Guacamole is derived from the word “huacamolli,” which translates literally as “avocado sauce.” It’s not only a tasty addition to a savory spread, but it’s also good for you! This is due to the fact that “guac” is made from avocados, which are nutrient-dense and full of healthy fats that help the body lower bad cholesterol, all of which contribute to having a good time and living as long as possible.
National Working Parents Day
National Working Parents Day honors working parents and parents who work outside the home to provide for their families. The United States According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 61 percent of families with children have both parents working outside the home. When the youngest child reaches the age of six, the percentage rises to nearly 65 percent. The percentage drops to around 56% if the youngest child is under the age of six. Working parents face a number of challenges. While juggling daycare and schedules, they struggle to find time for each other and their children. It is frequently a delicate balancing act that requires excellent communication skills, patience, and a great deal of love.
International Country Music Day
International Country Music Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to some of the world’s best country musicians. Whether you are a big fan of country music or not, you should listen to some on this date. Country music, also known as country and western, is a popular genre of music that has been around for a long time. Its roots are in old-time music and blues, as well as various types of American folk music. Tejano, Texas country, New Mexico country, Red Dirt country, Cajun, and Appalachian are all examples.
Constitution Day, Citizenship Day
On September 17th, Constitution Day and Citizenship Day commemorate the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become citizens of the United States. On this day in 1787, members of the United States Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution.
It is possible that the history of dance predates the history of humanity. Dancing appears to be an innate part of life, as evidenced by how even the smallest toddlers love to bop to the beat when they hear music. Dance appears to have been recorded for the first time in human history in cave paintings in India as early as 8000 BC. Since 3300 BC, paintings of Egyptians dancing on the insides of caves and rock shelters have been discovered.
Batman Day is a worldwide event. Imagine the most iconic superhero of all time, and we’re sure you’re thinking of Batman and Batman alone. Of course, we’re all familiar with his iconic appearance, classic partner Robin, and ever-popular Batmobile. As a result, every year on the third Saturday in September, which falls on September 17 this year, we celebrate Batman and the timeless storytelling of his life through comic books and movies.
Today is celebrated annually on the 18th of September. This celebration of one of the most iconic and delicious foods of the U.S.A. has been taking place every year since the early part of the Roaring 20s era. While its plain cousin, the hamburger was likely invented somewhere around 1900 in the United States, it is believed that putting the cheese on top didn’t enter the picture until 1924.
Today highlights the number of people living longer with HIV/AIDS. Out of the 1.2 million people living with HIV infection in the U.S., an estimated 24 percent are age 55 or over. Another focus of the campaign includes those diagnosed after the age of 50. According to the AIDS Institute, increased awareness of an aging population is necessary. Finally, the day also aims to increase support for the growing number of grandparents becoming guardians of children losing their parents to HIV/AIDS.
Tauheed K. Epps, AKA 2 Chainz,
Epps, is an American rapper born on September 12, 1977. 2 Chainz is a rapper who is well known across the music industry and beyond. He has been active in the music scene since 1997.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 16: Rapper 2 Chainz performs onstage during 2022 Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium at Georgia State University on July 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Jennifer Kate Hudson
Hudson is a famous American singer and actress born on September 12, 1981, known for greatness in the music and film industry.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 12: Jennifer Hudson is seen at the 75th Annual Tony Awards press room at 3 West Club on June 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
Emmitt Perry, Jr., now known as Tyler Perry,
One of the most successful African-American filmmakers and entertainers was born on September 13, 1969. Overcoming a tough childhood, Perry rose through the ranks to become one of the most influential personalities in the entertainment industry with his plays, television shows, and feature films.
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, known as Nas
Born on September 14, 1973. The award-winning American rapper Nas is among the most influential rappers.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 01: Nas performs onstage during the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture at the Louisiana Superdome on July 01, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)
Amy Jade Winehouse
Born on September 14, 1983, was a British singer and songwriter. Singing in the soul, jazz, and rhythm and blues genres, Winehouse had a range that many considered prodigious.
LONDON – FEBRUARY 14: Singer Amy Winehouse arrives at the BRIT Awards 2007 in association with MasterCard at Earls Court on February 14, 2007 in London. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Henry Charles Albert David, Prince Harry
Duke of Sussex, was born on September 15, 1984. When he was born, he was third in line to succeed his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, to the British throne, behind his father and older brother, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge.
DUBLIN, IRELAND – JULY 11: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex visits Croke Park, home of Ireland’s largest sporting organisation, the Gaelic Athletic Association on July 11, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Born on September 16, 1992, started his career in theater when he was a child and was offered a record deal when he was a teenager. Jonas founded the Jonas Brothers with his siblings Kevin and Joe and went on to star in Disney Channel’s “Jonas” television series (2009).
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 07: Nick Jonas attends the Cedars-Sinai Board Of Governors 50th Anniversary Celebration at SoFi Stadium on August 07, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/WireImage)
Born on September 16, 1968. He is an American singer, actor, and producer. Anthony is also the top-selling tropical salsa artist of all time.
Born on September 16, 1986, is an actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Ezra Fitz in the famous television show “Pretty Little Liars.”
Lance Armstrong,
The former world-class road-racing cyclist was born on September 18, 1971, in Richardson, Texas. He began his sporting career at the age of 12 as a swimmer at the City of Plano Swim Club.
July 24, 2000 Sports Illustrated via Getty Images Cover:Cycling: Tour de France: US Postal Service Team Lance Armstrong in action, wearing general leader yellow jersey during mountain stage. Stage 14: Draguignan – Briancon.France 7/15/2000CREDIT: Mike Powell/Allsport (Photo by Mike Powell /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images/Getty Images)(Set Number: D41367 TK1 )
Join me back here next week with a fresh slate of days to celebrate on Myhighplains.com. | 2022-09-12T04:23:33Z | www.myhighplains.com | Upcoming celebrity birthdays National, International days for this week: Sep. 12 | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/entertainment-news/upcoming-celebrity-birthdays-national-international-days-for-this-week-sep-12/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/entertainment-news/upcoming-celebrity-birthdays-national-international-days-for-this-week-sep-12/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – According to the latest report from GasBuddy, Amarillo gas prices fell 8.7 cents over the last week to an average of $3.11/gallon on Monday. Those prices were reported to be 27.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and 35.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
GasBuddy reported that the cheapest station in Amarillo on Sunday was priced at $2.99/gallon while the most expensive was $3.45/gallon, a difference of 46 cents. The lowest price in Texas on Sunday was $2.75/gallon while the highest was $4.73/gallon, a difference of $1.98/gallon.
Nationally, gas prices fell 7.6 over the last week to average $3.67/gallon on Monday. The national average was down 26.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and was 52.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. On average, the national price of diesel declined 5.5 cents in the last week to stand at $5.01/gallon.
Lubbock- $3.03/gallon, down 9.3 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.12/gallon.
Oklahoma- $3.20/gallon, down 9.1 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.29/gallon. | 2022-09-12T13:31:41Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo gas prices fall 6.7 cents, average $3.11/gallon | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/gas-tracker/amarillo-gas-prices-fall-6-7-cents-average-3-11-gallon/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/gas-tracker/amarillo-gas-prices-fall-6-7-cents-average-3-11-gallon/ |
via the Amarillo Professional Firefighters Local 542
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Professional Firefighters Association announced that it will participate in the “Fill the Boot” fundraising event to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
According to an announcement from the association, the Amarillo firefighters will be at various intersections from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in order to collect donations for the “Fill the Boot” campaign.
“Amarillo Firefighters provide high-quality fire and rescue services to the community that we serve,” said the announcement, “Raising funds to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association is an opportunity for the Amarillo Firefighters to support others in need.”
As noted on the Muscular Dystrophy Association website, the organization has worked to “transform the lives of people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases, through research, care and advocacy” since its founding in 1950. | 2022-09-12T13:31:47Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo Firefighters Association volunteers in ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-firefighters-association-volunteers-in-fill-the-boot-campaign/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-firefighters-association-volunteers-in-fill-the-boot-campaign/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — One of Amarillo’s favorite events returns this year as opportunity school is jazzing up LIPS live and in-person.
The show will be on October 6 at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center Grand Plaza. They will have a speakeasy, jazz vibe with a mix of live music and the classic LIPS antics.
Former Opportunity School student and professional jazz musician Marlin McKay and his jazz ensemble will perform throughout the evening. They will also have live and silent auctions, food, heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and incredible lip sync acts.
For information on sponsorships, general admission, and reservations, visit www.opportunityschool.com. | 2022-09-12T13:32:18Z | www.myhighplains.com | LIPS returns to an in-person show this year | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/lips-returns-to-an-in-person-show-this-year/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/lips-returns-to-an-in-person-show-this-year/ |
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KAMR/KCIT) — The federal sentencing for the Borger family who pleaded guilty for their involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack at the U.S. Capitol has once again been pushed, now from the end of September to mid-October.
According to documents filed in the District of Columbia’s Federal Court earlier this month, the sentencing hearing for Kristi Munn, Joshua Munn and Kayli Munn, originally scheduled for Sept. 30, is now rescheduled in person at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 12. The sentencing hearing for Thomas Munn and Dawn Munn, originally scheduled for Sept. 30, is now rescheduled in person at 11 a.m. on Oct. 12.
Borger family’s federal sentencing for Jan. 6 involvement delayed
Each of the members of the Munn family pleaded guilty to “Parading, Demonstrating or Picketing in a Capitol Building” earlier this year. According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, the five members of the family were shown through photos, videos, social media posts and messages, to have traveled from Borger to Washington D.C. and entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
According to previous reports, the respective charge to each of the members of the Munn family brings a maximum sentence of six months in prison, a term of probation of not more than five years, a fine along with restitution, helping pay to the $1,495,326.55 in damage to the U.S. Capitol. | 2022-09-12T15:50:56Z | www.myhighplains.com | Munn family federal sentencing delayed to mid-October | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/crime/federal-court/munn-family-federal-sentencing-delayed-to-mid-october/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/crime/federal-court/munn-family-federal-sentencing-delayed-to-mid-october/ |
You may be prompted if it’s time for the update in the coming days, but you can also install iOS 16 sooner by going into your phone’s settings, tapping “General” and then “Software Update.” Apple says the update will be available on Monday, Sept. 12, though it’s not clear what time it will be pushed out to devices. | 2022-09-12T17:57:06Z | www.myhighplains.com | You can unlock these new iOS16 iPhone features Monday | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/entertainment-news/you-can-unlock-these-new-ios16-iphone-features-monday/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/entertainment-news/you-can-unlock-these-new-ios16-iphone-features-monday/ |
DONLEY COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the 100th Judicial District Court in Donley County sentenced an Amarillo man to prison after he violated probation.
According to a news release from the 100th Judicial District Court, 38-year-old Amarillo resident Rueben Campus was sentenced to 16 months in prison for the state jail felony offense of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
This comes after Campos was arrested in May 2021 in Donley County and placed on probation in July 2021. According to a news release, the state of Texas filed a motion asking that Campos’s probation be adjudicated in October 2021, alleging that there were five violations on his probation.
During a hearing in late August, Campos admitted he violated the probation conditions and was ultimately sentenced to 16 months in prison. According to the release, he was also ordered to pay a $2,500 fine and $305 in court costs. | 2022-09-12T17:57:18Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo man sentenced to 16 months in prison in Donley County | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/donley-county/amarillo-man-sentenced-to-16-months-in-prison-in-donley-county/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/donley-county/amarillo-man-sentenced-to-16-months-in-prison-in-donley-county/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Dillard’s announced it is teaming up with the High Plains Food Bank for a fashion gala before the grand opening of its new store at the Westgate Mall on Nov. 10.
Dillard’s is celebrating its new store at a Grand Opening Fashion Gala on Nov. 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in partnership with the High Plains Food Bank.
Dillard’s said its guest will have access to an exclusive fashion show, a private shopping experience, a swag bag, music, dining, and more. Gala tickets went on sale at Dillard’s Westgate Mall customer service on Sept. 9 with a portion of the Gala proceeds benefitting the High Plains Food Bank. Space is limited and the $50 ticket is completely redeemable in merchandise at Dillard’s Westgate Mall the night of the Gala. | 2022-09-12T19:59:23Z | www.myhighplains.com | Dillard’s, HPFB team up for fashion gala | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/dillards-hpfb-team-up-for-fashion-gala/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/dillards-hpfb-team-up-for-fashion-gala/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with West Texas A&M University, along with Amarillo College, announced a new program Monday, aimed at increasing the number of teachers throughout the Texas Panhandle.
Officials from West Texas A&M University said in an announcement that the One2Teach program is expected to reduce the time and the cost for high school students who want to become teachers in the Texas Panhandle region. Area districts participating in the program include the Amarillo Independent School District, Canyon ISD, Dumas ISD and Hereford ISD.
“We think this new collaborative effort addresses the significant challenges of recruiting teachers and of student debt,” said Beth Garcia, the assistant dean of graduate programs and professional certifications at the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences. “High school students who know they have a passion for teaching but are concerned about the cost and time of pursuing that degree now have a pathway to their own classroom that will begin even before they earn their high school diploma.”
Students who participate in the program are expected to be able to save as much as 36% of the cost of a college degree and reduce the time between high school graduation and teacher certification by as much as 25%. This comes from students completing 30 semester credit hours of dual-credit classes in their junior and senior years of high school, completing core course requirements and intro education courses for one year at Amarillo College and two years of training and teacher preparation at West Texas A&M University.
“These students will be purposefully and intentionally advised on their dual-credit courses while in high school, then will finish their teacher preparation program in just three years,” said Dennis Sarine, AC’s director of teacher preparation & early childhood education. “Our area communities will benefit from a pool of highly qualified new teachers who are committed to beginning their careers in their hometowns.”
The announcement said that the students who complete the program will receive “priority placement and guaranteed interviews” at their home district. For more information, visit West Texas A&M University’s website. | 2022-09-12T19:59:29Z | www.myhighplains.com | WTAMU, AC collaborate on Panhandle teacher program | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/wtamu-ac-collaborate-on-panhandle-teacher-program/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/wtamu-ac-collaborate-on-panhandle-teacher-program/ |
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the Randall County Fire Department recently released information on a two-vehicle accident occurring in the county Monday afternoon.
According to a tweet made by the department, the Randall County Fire Department is responding to a two-vehicle accident in the 10600 block of S. Osage Street. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and expect traffic delays or detours. | 2022-09-12T21:53:07Z | www.myhighplains.com | Randall County Fire responding to two vehicle accident, delays expected | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/randall-county/randall-county-fire-responding-to-two-vehicle-accident-delays-expected/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/randall-county/randall-county-fire-responding-to-two-vehicle-accident-delays-expected/ |
via the City of Borger Facebook page
BORGER, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials from the city of Borger and the Hutchinson County Office of Emergency Management said that emergency personnel are currently on the scene of a leak that is causing the evacuation of “a few local businesses.”
According to a post made on the city of Borger/Hutchinson County OEM’s Facebook page, emergency personnel are on the scene of a leak from the area of the downtown rail yard on South Main Street.
The post reads that “a few local businesses” have been evacuated and parts of Main Street and Hedgecoke Street, located south of Wilson Street, have been closed as a precaution. Officials said crews are assessing the area.
Officials said that the Facebook page will continue to post updates if the situation changes, stressing that more information will be provided to the public soon. | 2022-09-12T23:43:27Z | www.myhighplains.com | Borger officials release info on ongoing leak situation | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/hutchinson-county/borger-officials-release-info-on-ongoing-leak-situation/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/hutchinson-county/borger-officials-release-info-on-ongoing-leak-situation/ |
Opportunity School provides year-round, full-day preschool and early childhood education to children from low-income families ages birth to five at two campuses. The school began in 1969 by Sunday school class from First Presbyterian Church of Amarillo in response to a community need for high-quality educational programs for young children from low-income families. The campus at First Presbyterian Church, now known as the Central Campus, serves 64 three and four-year-olds and 16 children ages zero to three at the Downtown Women’s Center – Gratitude House. | 2022-09-12T23:44:10Z | www.myhighplains.com | LIPS is Back! Tickets Available Now | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/lips-is-back-tickets-available-now/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/lips-is-back-tickets-available-now/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Crime Stoppers asked the community for information regarding an Aug. 20 burglary in the area of the 6700 block of Columbia Lane.
According to the Crime Stoppers, at around 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 20, an unknown man allegedly burglarized a home on Columbia Lane. The man arrived in a Ford or Lincoln SUV, and later left the scene with an electric lawn mower from the home.
Anyone with information on the crime or suspect was asked to call the Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400 or submit a tip at amapolice.org or through the P3 Tips app. A tip leading to an arrest, said Crime Stoppers, could earn a reward of up to $1,000. | 2022-09-13T15:42:30Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo Crime Stoppers searching for burglary suspect | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-crime-stoppers-searching-for-burglary-suspect-3/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-crime-stoppers-searching-for-burglary-suspect-3/ |
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Randall County Commissioners’ Court published the agenda for its Sept. 13 meeting, in which the court is expected to discuss and possibly adopt the 2022-23 budget for the Randall County Assistance District #1.
According to the agenda, the meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday in the Randall County Commissioners’ Courtroom, and anyone wishing to attend the meeting may do so by computer, tablet, or smartphone through this link.
Further, the agenda said that the public was invited to attend either personally or remotely and offer comments on the agenda items. Those attending remotely may click on the “Raise Hand” button on Zoom to participate or may raise their hands in the in-person meeting. | 2022-09-13T15:42:42Z | www.myhighplains.com | Randall County discusses 2022-23 budget, taxes | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/randall-county/randall-county-discusses-2022-23-budget-taxes/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/randall-county/randall-county-discusses-2022-23-budget-taxes/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the Amarillo Salvation Army released information on an upcoming fundraiser at an Amarillo restaurant that is aimed at raising money for the organization.
According to a news release from the Salvation Army, Bubba’s 33 will host a dine and donate event, along with a food can drive, starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., those who eat at Bubba’s 33 will be able to let their server/bartender know that they are here for the Salvation Army and 10% will go towards the organization.
If individuals bring in $4 or more of canned goods or nonperishable items, they will get a coupon for a free appetizer on their next visit to Bubba’s 33, according to the release. | 2022-09-13T19:49:45Z | www.myhighplains.com | Bubba’s 33 to host Salvation Army fundraiser | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/bubbas-33-to-host-salvation-army-fundraiser/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/bubbas-33-to-host-salvation-army-fundraiser/ |
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — During Tuesday morning’s regular meeting, the Randall County Commissioner’s Court officially adopted the county’s 2022-23 budget and the fiscal year 2022 tax rate.
This comes after the court approved a 6.10% tax decrease for its proposed rate in early August. During Tuesday’s meeting, the court unanimously approved the proposed rate, which is $0.41713. The total rate consists of a maintenance and operations rate of $0.36763 and a debt rate of $0.04950, according to previous reports.
The approved 2022 rate of $0.41713 is compared to Randall County’s total rate of $0.44421, which consisted of a maintenance and operations rate of $0.39650 and a debt rate of $0.04771. However, the 2022 approved rate was reported as a 5.98% increase over the no new revenue tax rate of $0.39360.
“The bottom line is that the commissioner’s court has been very frugal with the citizens’ money,” Randall County Judge Christy Dyer said. “We take our job very seriously to be fiscally responsible.”
Dyer said despite the decrease in the tax rate, the county overall saw an increase in its budget, with the increased costs of goods and increases in salaries. However, an increase of property value in the county caused the county to be able to see an increase in property tax revenue.
Randall County expects to use this revenue towards the increased costs of goods, increasing salaries to be competitive as well as paying for road improvements and the equipment that accompanies that, Dyer said. Dyer stressed that the county did its best to keep the tax rate as low as possible, making adjustments but continuing to provide services to Randall County residents. | 2022-09-13T21:13:31Z | www.myhighplains.com | Randall County Commissioners pass new tax rate, budget | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/randall-county-commissioners-pass-new-tax-rate-budget/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/randall-county-commissioners-pass-new-tax-rate-budget/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Tri-State Fair & Rodeo is fast approaching.
Among the many things you can experience, there will be a Senior Day on September 19th from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Rex Baxter Building.
Also at the fair is a class called Pride of the Panhandle which includes low-cost recipes using ingredients grown in the panhandle. That is happening September 21st from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 2022-09-13T23:37:58Z | www.myhighplains.com | Tri-State Fair & Rodeo Hosting Senior Day | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/tri-state-fair-rodeo-hosting-senior-day/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/tri-state-fair-rodeo-hosting-senior-day/ |
NNSA Names Carlos Alvarado Production Office Deputy Field Office Manager – via NNSA
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has named a new Deputy Field Office Manager for the NNSA Production Office (NPO) according to a news release from the NNSA.
Carlos Alvarado has been named as Deputy Field Office Manager for the NPO said the news release.
Alvarado has served as the Acting Deputy Field Office Manager at Pantex since May. Previously, he was the NPO Associate Deputy Manager for Operations at Pantex where he was responsible for providing oversight of site production operations.
Alvarado received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from New Mexico State University. He is a qualified Senior Technical Safety Manager.
The NPO serves as the federal oversight for the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas, and the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. | 2022-09-14T01:47:55Z | www.myhighplains.com | NNSA names new Office Deputy Field Office Manager | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/nnsa-names-new-office-deputy-field-office-manager/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/nnsa-names-new-office-deputy-field-office-manager/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The High Plains Food Bank received a food donation from a local organization.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints donated half a truck worth of food to the food bank. The donation was made Tuesday.
“Our church has made it a priority to make sure that we’re getting food out into the communities throughout the United States to help the people who have a great need at this time,” said Loni Hall, Amarillo Communication Director for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. | 2022-09-14T03:53:22Z | www.myhighplains.com | HPFB receives food donation from local organization | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/hpfb-receives-food-donation-from-local-organization/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/hpfb-receives-food-donation-from-local-organization/ |
The wind-down agreement is the final step to ending the Red Light Program. The motion passed unanimously in during the meeting.
As was previously reported by MyHighPlains.com, The Texas Department of Transportation said local authorities were no longer permitted to install or operate photographic traffic signal enforcement systems, or red light cameras, and the use of evidence from photographic enforcement systems is prohibited.
That came after the 86th Texas Legislature passed HB 1631, becoming effective in June 2019.
As of the end of August, the cameras have not been in use by the city. | 2022-09-14T03:53:28Z | www.myhighplains.com | City Council approves wind down agreement for red light cameras | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/city-council-approves-wind-down-agreement-for-red-light-cameras/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/city-council-approves-wind-down-agreement-for-red-light-cameras/ |
Starting the morning with temps in the 50’s and 60’s. Cloud cover will continue to increase throughout the day leaving us with mostly cloudy skies for this evening. Highs for today will be around seasonal, in the mid 80’s. A trough line continues to sit across the Central Plains. This will give us another disturbance for today and tomorrow. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible for this evening through the overnight hours. We have a greater risk for some strong storms for Thursday. The SPC outlooks has the area under a marginal risk of severe weather. Main concerns will be strong winds and hail. After Thursday, we warm up once again into the 90’s. A high pressure will enter the state and sit over us. This will allow for temps to rise into the mid to upper 90’s. | 2022-09-14T10:58:23Z | www.myhighplains.com | Seasonal afternoon and isolated t-storms | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/seasonal-afternoon-and-isolated-t-storms/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/seasonal-afternoon-and-isolated-t-storms/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Throughout Amarillo’s history, it’s been somewhat of a challenge to get bona fide hip-hop and R&B acts to come to the city.
But with the Love, Laughter and Friends Fest coming up this weekend, the great people over at Nfinity Entertainment are working to change that.
But make no mistake, they’re not limiting Amarillo to a few genres of entertainment.
We sat down with Co-CEO of the company, Joshua Gilmore, to talk about the infinite opportunities to the 806.
For tickets to the Love, Laughter and Friends Fest, click here. | 2022-09-14T15:24:56Z | www.myhighplains.com | The 806 with Ro and Ron: Nfinity Entertainment | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/the-806/the-806-with-ro-and-ron-nfinity-entertainment/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/the-806/the-806-with-ro-and-ron-nfinity-entertainment/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the Amarillo Police Department released information on recent threats made to schools within the Amarillo Independent School District.
According to a news release from the department, officers were made aware of an individual making threats to schools within Amarillo ISD. The department said that officers contacted the person who made the threats. That individual was not identified by police.
The individual is not in police custody, according to the release. However, the department stressed that the person is in “a safe place where the threats cannot be acted upon.” Officials said that the department has been in contact with local school districts and other law enforcement agencies to ensure “there is no immediate danger to our children or schools due to this incident.”
“All threats and possible threats to our schools are taken seriously and fully investigated,” the release said. “If you see or hear something concerning, we encourage you to immediately reach out to your local law enforcement agency with that information.”
Officials from the Amarillo Police Department said in the release that this is an ongoing investigation. | 2022-09-14T17:31:44Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo Police investigates threats at local schools | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-police-investigates-threats-at-local-schools/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-police-investigates-threats-at-local-schools/ |
HEREFORD, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to the Texas Lottery website, a Hereford resident has claimed a $1 million Crossword ticket after playing the Texas Lottery scratch off game.
The Texas Lottery detailed that the ticket was purchased at Stripes, located at 2901 N. 1st St. in Hereford, and the winner is one of eight top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game. In addition, the lottery noted that the claimant wished to remain anonymous.
The odds of winning any prize in the Crossover game, according to the Texas Lottery, is one in 3.41, which includes break-even prizes.
Visit the Texas Lottery website for more information on ways to play. | 2022-09-14T17:31:51Z | www.myhighplains.com | Hereford resident claims $1 million through Texas Lottery | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/deaf-smith-county/hereford-resident-claims-1-million-through-texas-lottery/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/deaf-smith-county/hereford-resident-claims-1-million-through-texas-lottery/ |
Quay County speaks on recent lifesaving measures by staff
QUAY COUNTY, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the Quay County Sheriff’s Office recently acknowledged a member of its staff who provided lifesaving measures to a member of the district court’s staff.
According to a news release from the office, undersheriff Dennis Garcia was leaving the office for the day when he was notified of a district court staff member who had collapsed in the Quay County Courthouse. When Garcia found the individual, they were laying on the floor unresponsive and in need of medical attention.
The release states that Garcia began performing CPR on the individual and called for assistance on his radio. Garcia continued “lifesaving measures” until the Tucumcari EMS arrived at the scene. Officials said in the release that they believed the staff member would not have survived the incident without the lifesaving measures.
“Undersheriff Garcia`s ability to react quickly and calmly in a stressful situation, paired with his training and experience or divine intervention he was at the office at the right time, saved a life that day,” the release said. | 2022-09-14T17:32:54Z | www.myhighplains.com | Quay County speaks on recent lifesaving measures by staff | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/quay-county/quay-county-speaks-on-recent-lifesaving-measures-by-staff/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/quay-county/quay-county-speaks-on-recent-lifesaving-measures-by-staff/ |
AUSTIN (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Wednesday that the Texas Match the Promise Foundation (TMPF) now offers matching scholarships to third and fourth graders.
According to a press release from Hegar’s office, families who have an income of $100,000 or less are eligible to apply online or by mail between Sept. 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022. TMPF said participants must enroll in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund (TTPF), and fees for new enrollments are waived during September and October 2022.
The scholarships are awarded in the form of TTPF tuition units that students can use for undergraduate resident tuition and school-related fees at Texas public colleges and universities, not including medical and dental institutions.
Officials state that families who donate $500 with incomes of $75,000 or less can receive a four-to-one match with a limit of $2,000. Families who donate $500 with incomes of $75,001 to $100,000 can receive a two-to-one match with a $1,000 limit.
The 12 applicants who donate the most will receive a one-time grant worth $3,000, which doesn’t have a matching component.
Officials add that the minimum contribution for the program has been reduced to $50, and approved recipients will have until Aug. 31, 2023, to meet this requirement.
For more information on the Texas Match the Promise Foundation scholarships visit, here. | 2022-09-14T21:27:33Z | www.myhighplains.com | Texas Match the Promise Foundation increases range of scholarships | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/texas/texas-match-the-promise-foundation-increases-range-of-scholarships/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/texas/texas-match-the-promise-foundation-increases-range-of-scholarships/ |
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Through funding from a recent grant given to the center through the National Endowment for the Humanities, West Texas A&M University’s Center for Study of the American West will host two upcoming conversations surrounding Texas Panhandle history.
According to a news release from the university, the center will host two discussions from Joel Zapata, a Mellon Fellow at the School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and an assistant professor and the K. Smith Faculty Scholar at Oregon State University.
The first discussion is “Los Llaneros: Forgotten Histories of the Llano” at 3 p.m. on Sept. 22 in the Thunder Room inside the Jack B. Kelley Student Center at the university’s Canyon campus. According to the release, the second event, titled “Forgotten Frontera Community Conversation” will be hosted at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Caprock High School, located at 3001 SE 34th Ave. in Amarillo.
According to the release, the two discussions are part of the center’s “Forgotten Frontera: The Mexican American Southern Plains” initiative. According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, this initiative was funded through a $148,728 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, with the initiative aimed at highlighting the contributions of Mexican Americans in the High Plains.
“Through Forgotten Frontera, we will make these histories visible and accessible to our students, faculty and communities,” Alex Hunt, the director of the center, a regents professor of English and Vincent-Haley professor of Western Studies at West Texas A&M University, said in the release. “That’s especially important at WT, which has been a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, now boasting a population of about 30 percent Hispanic students.”
For more information on the events, individuals are asked to visit the center’s website or call 806-651-5238. | 2022-09-14T23:24:12Z | www.myhighplains.com | WT CSAW to host two history-centered discussions | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/wt-csaw-to-host-two-history-centered-discussions/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/wt-csaw-to-host-two-history-centered-discussions/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Award-winning singer-songwriter and global citizen Eli Lev’s empathic writing and infectious folk-based sensibility has been his universal passport into our collective hearts.
He’s performing at Leftwoods on September 17th starting at 9 p.m.
Eli grew up in the diverse suburb of Silver Spring, Maryland, where a blending of incongruous backgrounds made an indelible impact on his pan-culture perspective. Prior to music calling Eli, he studied in Bloomington, Indiana, taught in the US, and lived in Tel Aviv and Andorra, before returning to the US to get a Master’s Degree in English Education.
Now, Eli is setting out on new adventures. His latest 2022 release, Walk. Talk. Dance. Sing., is an inner travel monologue from the pandemic and beyond. It vibrantly blends Eli’s classic acoustic guitar and upfront vocal aesthetic with refreshingly diverse sounds, spanning pop, lo-fi rock, electronic, indie, folk, and Caribbean-kissed musicality. The refreshing five-song collection compiles his songwriting during the pandemic, capturing the highs, lows, and all the emotions in between during our global crisis. The new EP’s eclectic flair is also an homage to the life-changing power of classic mixtapes, and how a broad array of exposure to new sounds can send someone on a lifelong journey. | 2022-09-14T23:25:03Z | www.myhighplains.com | Eli Lev Performs Ahead of Leftwoods Concert | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/eli-lev-performs-ahead-of-leftwoods-concert/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/eli-lev-performs-ahead-of-leftwoods-concert/ |
Kirk Cameron & Alex Kendrick Discuss Their New Film LIFEMARK
This segment is sponsored by Kendrick Brothers, Kirk Cameron Entertainment & Fathom Events.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Based on the documentary ‘I Lived on Parker Avenue,’ LIFEMARK is the true story of a young man’s journey as he sets out to meet his birth parents.
Adopted at birth, David’s comfortable world is turned upside down when his birth mother unexpectedly reaches out to him, longing to meet the 18-year-old son she’s only held once. With the encouragement of his adoptive parents, David embarks on a journey of discovery that leads to a staggering truth from his past.
With a talented cast, including Kirk Cameron (“Growing Pains,” FIREPROOF), Alex Kendrick (COURAGEOUS, OVERCOMER), Rebecca Rogers (WALKING IN SOUTHPORT, TEXAS REIN), Dawn Long (TREASURE LIES, COWBOYS), Raphael Ruggero (THE ASSIGNMENT), Justin Sterner (“American Detective, KID COMBAT) and Marisa Hampton (THE RELIANT, “Dynasty”), LIFEMARK is a reminder that one courageous decision can change everything.
The film will be released by Fathom Events in movie theaters nationwide September 9, 2022, for a seven-day run. | 2022-09-14T23:25:16Z | www.myhighplains.com | Kirk Cameron & Alex Kendrick Discuss Their New Film LIFEMARK | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/kirk-cameron-alex-kendrick-discuss-their-new-film-lifemark/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/kirk-cameron-alex-kendrick-discuss-their-new-film-lifemark/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Hope & Healing Place is getting ready for their event called “Wings of Hope” which is happening on September 17th.
There will be a butterfly release and remember event. The butterfly carries many similarities to the grief journey, as it also transitions through many stages of its life-sometimes dark, but ultimately a beautiful celebration of life.
This family friendly event is FREE to the public- However you may reserve your own butterfly to be released in memory of your loved one for $25 by visiting the link below.
https://secure.lglforms.com/…/s/dY33KPUo_9JoSsqJbzVNIw…
Bring a lawn blanket or some chairs and all your family and friends! This is a fun time at the park to reflect, remember and celebrate the lives of the loved ones we have lost.
There will be a chalk walk, butterfly crafts, and the release of the butterflies at 11:00AM. The event begins at 10:00AM with check-in for butterflies that have been pre-purchased, kids craft-stations, the “chalk-walk” at 10:30AM, ceremony and mass release at 11:00AM.
There will be a song, a poem reading and a prayer and we will conclude ceremonies around noon. | 2022-09-14T23:25:22Z | www.myhighplains.com | Wings of Hope Event Set for September 17th | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/wings-of-hope-event-set-for-september-17th/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/wings-of-hope-event-set-for-september-17th/ |
via Amarillo Dragway Press Release
Amarillo Dragway set to host media tour, ‘Match Race Madness’
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials from Amarillo Dragway announced a media tour featuring Ray Kelly starting Thursday, Sept. 15 followed by “Match Race Madness” which will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16 and 17.
Amarillo Dragway said they will make stops throughout Amarillo with Kelly and his powerful Game X Change Jet Dragster from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The times and locations to see Kelly include:
Around 9:00 a.m. at the 806 Sports Radio, located at 301 S Polk St # 100.
Around 10:00 a.m. at the Advo Companies, located at 5241 S Washington St.
Around 11:00 a.m. at the Amarillo Fire Station 5, located at 3200 S Washington St.
Around 11:30 a.m. at the Amarillo Convention & Visitors Bureau, located at 1000 S Polk St.
Around 1:00 p.m. at the AmTech Career Academy, located at 3601 Plains Blvd.
Around 3:00 p.m. at the Amarillo Area Motorsports Hall of Fame & Museum, located at 14501 I-27.
“The jet dragster on display generates 5,000 pounds of thrust or roughly 10,000 horsepower with a top speed well in excess of 300 MPH,” said Pilot Ray Kelly. “We are excited to show Amarillo this amazing piece of engineering today and put on a show this weekend at Amarillo Dragway.”
According to the press release, Friday will kick off “Match Race Madness” around 6 p.m. and on Saturday around noon. The professional drag race show on Friday starts at 8 p.m. and on Saturday at 6 p.m. Friday night Cameron James Smith and the Band Monarch perform live. Saturday night Touching Voodoo around 9 p.m. in the pits.
Officials stated that this is a family-friendly event kids 12 and under will get in free, and parking will also be free. Amarillo Dragway said adults’ admissions are priced at $20 on Friday night and $25 on Saturday.
Photo by: Amarillo Dragway
For more information on the Amarillo Dragway media tour visit, here. | 2022-09-15T01:12:54Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo Dragway set to host media tour, ‘Match Race Madness’ | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-dragway-set-to-host-media-tour-match-race-madness/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-dragway-set-to-host-media-tour-match-race-madness/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Amarillo College has teamed up with T-Mobile to provide free cell phones to students that can also be used as hot spots for internet access.
Emily Gilbert, the director of libraries at AC, said they have 400 Samsung a32 cell phones in total and a little less than 100 still available for students to check out through the library at no cost.
Amarillo College, T-Mobile partner for new internet initiative for students
“In order to check out a device, the students will need to be currently enrolled in academic classes at AC, and they need to have a library account,” said Gilbert. “In order to get a library account, the students can bring their student ID or another picture ID up to the library. We can create an account for them and then get a device checked out to them.”
AC officials said at this point, the program is mainly funded by money allocated from the CARES Act, and some funds from Perkins Grant money.
As Myhighplains.com previously reported, AC made half of the phones available to students in the most need, and the other half available on a first-come, first-served basis.
“We hope that by the end of this semester, all 400 devices will be checked out and used by our students,” Gilbert said.
She said the goal of the program is to help students succeed.
“A lot of what we do requires our students to have internet access and if you don’t have internet access, it can really make not only school, but life difficult,” she continued. “It enables our students to be able to work on their homework, to be able to connect with their instructors, to be able to connect with the world when they’re at home, rather than having to come up to campus to do each of those things.”
Gilbert noted AC has identified that internet access can be a problem for many of their students.
“We want to be able to provide that to our students, again, so that they can have the ability to complete their educational journey successfully, and so that they can have access to the world at large as it is increasingly involved on the internet and in communication.”
Officials at AC said they piloted the program in the Spring semester, with a soft rollout of a limited number of phones.
As Myhighplains.com previously reported, AC officials have said the program is cost-effective because they do not have to keep the computer lab open 24 hours a day. They said faculty can focus on teaching instead of accommodating students facing internet connectivity issues.
Fall 2022 is the first semester that allows students to check out devices on a first-come, first-served opportunity.
According to Gilbert, AC hopes to expand the program in the future. | 2022-09-15T01:13:00Z | www.myhighplains.com | Free hot spots available for Amarillo College students | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/free-hot-spots-available-for-amarillo-college-students/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/free-hot-spots-available-for-amarillo-college-students/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Seven area high school seniors have been named as semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program said a news release from the Amarillo Independent School District.
According to AISD, seven of its high school seniors in Amarillo and the Panhandle area were the only students to earn the recognition this school year.
Michael Carathers
Mehtan Rahman
Lily Sobey
Jeffrey Zheng
Christopher Castaneda
AISD said entry by high school juniors into the 2023 Nations Merit Scholarship Program is done by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. These students have the opportunity to compete for more than 7,000 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million. | 2022-09-15T02:57:25Z | www.myhighplains.com | 7 AISD students named National Merit Semifinalist | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/7-aisd-students-named-national-merit-semifinalist/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/7-aisd-students-named-national-merit-semifinalist/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Women’s Network hosted its annual Career and Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony.
The AWN is honoring Angela Knapp Eggers, the senior director at the Laura Bush Institute of Women’s Health, with the Life Time Award.
Georgia Estrada, Potter County Constable, and Kashion Smith, The Executive Director of the Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau received the Career Award.
“Well, this is the oldest women’s orginization that works business network in Amarillo. It is just a huge honor that I would be recognized in my career by a group of women at this caliber. I definitely am humbled by the experience,” said Smith.
The Career Achievement Award Program has been honoring women who have achieved a Major Career Advancement within the previous year since 1981. | 2022-09-15T04:37:21Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo Women’s Network annual awards ceremony | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-womens-network-annual-awards-ceremony/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-womens-network-annual-awards-ceremony/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Police Department released information on an ongoing investigation surrounding a Wednesday night fatal shooting on North Grand Street.
According to the police department, officers were called to an apartment complex in the 2800 block of North Grand Street at around 11:26 p.m. on Wednesday on reports of a shooting. A 17-year-old boy was found at the location suffering from a gunshot wound, according to police, and later died from his injuries after being taken to a local hospital.
Police said that the Amarillo Police Department Homicide Unit interviewed “multiple people involved with this incident,” but no arrests have yet been made. Officials noted that the investigation is ongoing. | 2022-09-15T15:30:32Z | www.myhighplains.com | Police investigate after North Grand Street shooting kills teen | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/police-investigate-after-north-grand-street-shooting-kills-teen/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/police-investigate-after-north-grand-street-shooting-kills-teen/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A fall tradition is back as Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm prepares for its 15th season this year, beginning September 24.
The 80-acre farm is home to over 30 attractions like a giant maze, low ropes course, cornhole, a wagon train ride, apple cannons, bunny village, hayrides, and of course a pumpkin patch. They will also have helicopter rides this year on October 8 and 9. In addition, Maxwell’s will be home to food trucks, a variety of farm animals, and three huge fireworks displays.
They will be open every Saturday and Sunday from September 24 through October 30. The sunflowers are expected to bloom on September 24 and 25 and on October 1 and 2.
For more information and a map to the farm, you can check out maxwellspumpkinfarm.com | 2022-09-15T15:31:11Z | www.myhighplains.com | Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm prepares for its 15th Season | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/maxwells-pumpkin-farm-prepares-for-its-15th-season/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/today-in-amarillo/maxwells-pumpkin-farm-prepares-for-its-15th-season/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Fire Department released details on a fire that temporarily closed Washington from I-40 to 15th Thursday morning.
According to the department, firefighters were called to the area of 1611 S Washington, near the former Arnold Burgers location, on reports of flames and heavy smoke at around 4:25 a.m. When crews arrived, they found a trash fire between the Arnold Burgers building and its neighbor to the north. However, no fire was found in the buildings.
While Washington was temporarily closed as crews responded to the fire, department officials noted that there were no injuries. It appeared that people had intentionally set a campfire in the area, said officials, that “got out of control.” | 2022-09-15T18:02:26Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo firefighters respond to fire near former Arnold Burgers location | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-firefighters-respond-to-fire-near-former-arnold-burgers-location/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-firefighters-respond-to-fire-near-former-arnold-burgers-location/ |
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CLOVIS, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) — The City of Clovis announced that it’s partnering with the High Plains Humane Society and Best Friends Animal Society for a pet adoption weekend from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Clovis Animal Shelter.
The event, located at 2203 E. Brady, will be part of National Adoption Week. According to the City, the organization is working to save the lives of dogs and cats in America’s shelters by 2025.
“The City is excited to partner with Best Friends Animal Society and the High Plains Humane Society
during National Adoption Weekend,” stated Mayor Mike Morris. “Our goal for the promotion is to
encourage area residents to come to the shelter and to provide a forever home for the animals at the
Best Friends Society released data that detailed the increase in animal intake along with the decrease in pet adoptions in the U.S., and said that shelters are encouraging individuals to adopt and not shop for their next pet in order to help make a difference.
“There is a growing shelter crisis across the country and the animal welfare community won’t just sit by
and let innocent pets die,” said Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society. “In fact, it’s quite the
opposite. We’re joining forces with our vast network of shelters and rescues across the country to host
our third National Adoption Weekend since May to incentivize people to get out and adopt.”
According to the City, it has become difficult in recent years to adopt due to staffing shortages, limited shelter hours, and reduced adoption events.
Adoption will be free to the public at the event and you can visit the High Plains Humane Society’s Facebook page to learn more about the pet adoption process. | 2022-09-15T18:28:26Z | www.myhighplains.com | Clovis to host free pet adoption event | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/curry-county/clovis-to-host-free-pet-adoption-event/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/curry-county/clovis-to-host-free-pet-adoption-event/ |
BIG SPRING, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — US Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) will speak at the Ports-to-Plains Alliance’s annual conference on Friday in Big Spring at 10 a.m. at 200 East Third Street.
According to a news release from the office of the senator, Cruz will speak at the conference to talk about his efforts to designate the I-27 Ports-to-Plains corridor as a potential “Future Interstate” making it eligible to receive additional federal funds. The funds would be used to complete the I-27 highway expansion project.
In 2021, Cruz, along with Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), introduced the Ports-to-Plains Highway Act which aimed to designate a portion of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor as a future addition to the interstate highway system. The legislation was co-sponsored by Cruz and Cornyn in 2020.
The Ports-to-Plains Corridor is aimed at facilitating an additional North-South route to effort the transportation of goods and people. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Bureau of Transportation Statistics states that the bolstering of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor could potentially increase nationwide freight moved by trucks by 44% by 2045.
A study by TxDOT and Ports-to-Plains Advisory Committee states that upgrading the Ports-to-Plains Corridor could potentially result in a 76% return on investment, $4.1 billion in annual travel cost savings, 22,110 new jobs, and a $2.8 billion annual increase in state GDP. | 2022-09-15T21:06:17Z | www.myhighplains.com | Senator Ted Cruz to speak at Ports-to-Plains conference | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/political-news/senator-ted-cruz-to-speak-at-ports-to-plains-conference/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/political-news/senator-ted-cruz-to-speak-at-ports-to-plains-conference/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the city of Amarillo’s Public Health Department recently announced that the department has Monkeypox vaccine in stock for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements.
This comes after the department reported the first probable case of Monkeypox in the Amarillo area in late August. According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, the initial case was detected through testing at a commercial laboratory. The department said at the time that they conducted a follow-up on the case but stressed that the general public is not considered at risk.
According to the public health department, Monkeypox is a rare, but potentially serious, viral infection from the same family of viruses that causes smallpox. The virus can cause lesions, sickness and discomfort, but is rarely fatal. Signs of the virus include a rash that can look like pimples or blisters in places on the body like the face, chest, hands or feet. Symptoms include fever/chills, headache, exhaustion and muscle aches.
Officials said Monkeypox is transmitted in the following ways:
Direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs or body fluids;
Respiratory secretions during prolonged face-to-face contact or during intimate physical contact such as kissing, cuddling or sex;
Touching items such as clothing or linens that previously touched the infectious rash or fluids;
Pregnant women to their fetus.
Officials said individuals can protect themselves from Monkeypox spread through the following ways:
Avoid close skin-to-skin contact, especially where there are visible sores or rashes;
Avoid contact with objects or materials, including bedding, towels or clothing, that a person with Monkeypox used;
Do not share eating utensils or cups with a person who has Monkeypox;
Limit your number of sex partners to reduce the likelihood of exposure;
Wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Officials with the city of Amarillo’s public health department said the JYNNEOS vaccine is the only one licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration for individuals 18 and older for the prevention of smallpox and monkeypox. The vaccine is also approved for those under the age of 18 under an emergency use authorization act. Officials said the vaccine is given as two shots, 28 days apart.
If a person is interested in receiving the Monkeypox vaccine from the city of Amarillo’s public health department because they think they have been exposed, are at risk or would just like to be vaccinated, they are asked to fill out an online form on the department’s website.
For more information, and to register for the Monkeypox vaccine, visit the public health department’s website. | 2022-09-15T23:29:18Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo Public Health provides info on Monkeypox vaccine | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-public-health-provides-info-on-monkeypox-vaccine/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-public-health-provides-info-on-monkeypox-vaccine/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Switching careers can be scary, especially when it’s forced by a financial crisis across the world. Check out the new episode of Hey Amarillo here.
A conversation with Leslie Massey, a Farmers Insurance Agent in Amarillo and co-owner of The Shop, an event venue. After an early career selling online advertising for the newspaper, Massey changed careers after the 2008 financial crisis. She explains to host Jason Boyett how she built up her insurance business, the challenges the industry is facing today, and why she also helps manage an event venue. They also discuss her home, which was originally built by the legendary gambler Amarillo Slim. This episode is sponsored by SKP Creative, KWTS “The One,” and La-Z-Boy Furniture. | 2022-09-15T23:29:37Z | www.myhighplains.com | Leslie Massey Interviewed on Hey Amarillo | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/leslie-massey-interviewed-on-hey-amarillo/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/leslie-massey-interviewed-on-hey-amarillo/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — George Jackson isn’t new to the Amarillo area, he’s been in the running for Music Director of the Amarillo Symphony for months.
Now he is officially the 18th Music Director to lead the group. Read more below about him and his vision for the Symphony.
The Amarillo Symphony is also set to celebrate their season opening performance on September 16th & 17th. It will feature renowned New York pianist Jeffrey Biegel in Mozart’s last piano concerto, No. 27 and also presenting Shostakovich’s masterpiece Symphony No. 5. You can purchase tickets for that here.
Don’t forget that season tickets are on sale now, and you can purchase those here.
The Amarillo Symphony proudly announces our 18th Music Director, George Jackson. Jackson was chosen by the Music Director Search Committee, comprised of board members, community representatives, and musicians, led by Jeff Booth.
Jackson is rapidly emerging as a versatile and inquisitive conductor, with a strong podium presence and an intelligent approach to repertoire. Based out of London, England, he is increasingly sought-after as a guest with European orchestras and opera houses, who appreciate his fearless conducting and thorough rehearsal technique.
“When I first conducted the Amarillo Symphony earlier this year, I knew immediately that this was a very special orchestra,” said Maestro Jackson. “I was impressed by their unique curiosity and hunger in their music-making and the possibilities offered by the outstanding Globe-News Center. It excites me how seriously the community of Amarillo takes its orchestra, and I am humbled to have been entrusted with the next chapter, particularly in celebrating the Symphony’s centenary next season. I am incredibly lucky to find a new musical family to call home and look forward to many happy years ahead.”
Alongside his conducting responsibilities, Jackson will drive the Symphony’s artistic vision and musical programming as it transitions into its Centenary year and he will form an integral part of the orchestra’s community outreach efforts. | 2022-09-15T23:29:43Z | www.myhighplains.com | New Amarillo Symphony Director Joins Studio 4 Ahead of Season Opening Performance | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/new-amarillo-symphony-director-joins-studio-4-ahead-of-season-opening-performance/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/new-amarillo-symphony-director-joins-studio-4-ahead-of-season-opening-performance/ |
USDA grants $95 million to enhance farming using technology
ST. LOUIS (KAMR/KCIT) — USDA officials announced that their partnerships with Climate-Smart Commodities program will award Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) a $95 million grant.
According to the press release, FSH plans to launch a program that aims to advance the adoption of cover crops and conservation tillage in the 20 states that produce over 85% of the nation’s corn and soybeans.
USDA said the grant is enough to double FSH’s goal of crop acres in the U.S. to 30 million by 2030.
Officials state that farmers can receive three years of declining cost-share payments that can help them transition to utilizing cover crops.
FSH officials will work with a data insights publishing company (DTN) to monitor crops through a digital platform using satellites that can provide farmers with an “eco-score”.This can benefit the marketing of crops by adding a documented source of sustainability.
FSH partners with the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Pork Board, and the United Soybean Board aiming to improve soil health across the U.S.
USDA adds that the grant will fund cost share and technical assistance for cover crops to 8,000-10,000 farmers on 1.44 million acres of corn and soybeans.
Officials state that to execute this grant, FSH requires technical assistance from the National Association of Conservation Districts, The Sustainability Consortium, Soil Health Institute, University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, DTN, National Center for Appropriate Technology, and Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural America.
For more information on USDA’s Climate-Smart Commodities program visit, here. | 2022-09-15T23:30:27Z | www.myhighplains.com | USDA grants $95 million to enhance farming using technology | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/top-stories/usda-grants-95-million-to-enhance-farming-using-technology/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/top-stories/usda-grants-95-million-to-enhance-farming-using-technology/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — As the litigation continues in Potter County surrounding the use of anticipation notes for the Amarillo Civic Center Complex expansion and renovation project, Amarillo Businessman Alex Fairly has taken his message to Austin, recently testifying in front of both the Texas House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee along with the Texas Senate Committee on Local Government.
During the respective testimonies, Fairly laid out the case that his lawsuit brings forward to state lawmakers, none of which represent Texas Panhandle residents, questioning whether or not the city of Amarillo followed the law when they issued $260 million in anticipation notes for the city’s Civic Center Complex project, an amount which officials claim is the largest set of anticipation notes in the state’s history.
According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, the Amarillo City Council passed an ordinance during the May 24 City Council meeting, approving the use of these notes, coming after Amarillo citizens voted against Civic Center-related bond measures in 2016 and in 2020. Fairly’s lawsuit in Potter County challenges the legality of this decision and the city subsequently filed its own lawsuit, asking a judge to validate the city’s decision to use the notes in this way. The two lawsuits have since been combined.
As the litigation process moved forward, a group of Amarillo citizens came together in August to begin a petition process aimed at overturning the Civic Center-related ordinance, a process that is outlined in the Amarillo City Charter. According to previous reports, a petition signed by around 12,575 individuals was delivered to the city of Amarillo in August.
What was involved in Fairly’s presentation to both committees?
In both opportunities Fairly had to testify in front of Texas lawmakers, Fairly spoke about the potential of abuse from cities and entities being able to issue debt that does not require voter approval, something he believes that the city of Amarillo did with the anticipation notes for its Civic Center project.
Fairly said it ultimately comes down to accountability, asking the lawmakers whether or not entities have the right to tax citizens without telling people what is going on.
“In a single vote, on May 24, with no public hearing and no second reading… the city of Amarillo more than doubled Amarillo’s ad valorem tax-supported debt,” Fairly said during his testimony to the Texas House of Representatives.
Fairly claims that the city plans to refinance the anticipation notes with a 30-year refunding bond, something he said does not require taxpayer approval. Fairly said regardless of whether or not he wins the lawsuit, he believes the city of Amarillo outlined an “end-around” roadmap for entities for an easier way to fund projects like the Amarillo Civic Center Complex project.
“I think they made some overreaches,” Fairly said in front of the house committee regarding the city of Amarillo. “We think they made some technical mistakes and we honestly think they were dishonest or misleading about some things that they did that day, so we’ll see how that goes.”
However, Fairly did stress that he believes that Texas Government Code 1431, the portion of the code that outlines the use of anticipation notes, is ultimately “good law.”
“The spirit of 1431 is, you’ve got a problem, you don’t have time to mess and fight with people who don’t think we ought to have a new fire… station or whatever. It seems like good sense to me,” Fairly said. “But, there’s a way to squeeze a Civic Center in there. I think usage ought to be addressed. I think it could be improved.”
How did the Texas House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee respond?
State Rep. Hugh Shine, R-Texas District 55 said that a tax anticipation note, or TAN, is exactly what it means, an anticipation of revenue that is coming in. Shine stressed that he has never heard of an entity using TANS for the purpose of coming around and financing them with “some other form of indebtedness.”
“When I look at what you’ve presented here and listened to your testimony, I mean to me, there are all kinds of red flags that go up on this deal,” Shine said. “So, my message to any other municipality out there who is thinking about pulling this stunt, I think they better be on guard because this would be something that the AG’s office would be on top of pretty quick, in my opinion.”
State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-Texas District 116 said that anticipation notes do a lot of good throughout the state and that they exist for a purpose. He said these notes are a good instrument to have if they are used following the law.
While he said he was concerned with what Fairly told the committee, Martinez Fischer stressed his need to hear from the Texas Attorney General’s Office, along with representatives from the city of Amarillo, who are both involved in the litigation.
“I’d like to know what the city of Amarillo says. I mean, I think that’s fair. But I appreciate you coming here and telling us about it,” he said. “…If there’s something that’s nefarious and not right, I think that there are a couple of avenues worth exploring and including your petition recall.”
How did the Texas Senate Committee on Local Government respond?
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt R-Houston, the chairman of the Texas Senate Committee on Local Government, said a $260 million tax anticipation note is a “blockbuster,” saying that Fairly’s claims against the city of Amarillo are “preposterously bad public policy.”
“It’s going to have real implications in the state and not only to the citizens of Amarillo if this kind of process can happen,” he said.
State Sen. Drew Springer R-Weatherford said that if the notes go through in this way, entities can bring forward projects and “never go out for a vote again,” with the approach that the city of Amarillo took being the “faster, quicker (and) easier” way to do things.
State Sen. Bob Hall R-Rockwall said what stood out to him about this is Fairly’s claim that the city of Amarillo went against the public’s wishes through this approach. Hall said that the government serves as an entity to be a servant to the people, and when the people speak, they are obligated to listen to them.
“To me, there is no higher bar set than the public’s opinion in a vote. When the public takes a vote on something, that should be the end of it,” Hall said during the hearing. “…The consequences are on them, not on us…. When it happens and there’s a vote taken, that should be the end of it. (It) may come back around again, when they realize that the building has crumbled or something, whatever it is, happens, then the people can decide whether it’s worth it to them to have their taxes raised.”
While she also believes this is a measure that should be looked at, State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt D-Austin provided an example of a situation where the anticipation notes process worked, giving Travis County the ability to build a recent courthouse project even though citizens voted down a bond.
Eckhardt said entities should be able to look for other ways to deliver services when the initial way to deliver the service did not work.
“This mechanism can be used well. I understand the concern about going around voter approval, but the state doesn’t build courthouses. The state doesn’t build schools and we can’t function without them,” she said. “I think we could function without a civic center, but there are bricks and mortar infrastructure we absolutely have to have, even when a bond fails… We are all looking for good stewardship of the tax dollar. Locals are not universally evil, running around looking for ways to squander your money. That will get you un-elected pretty quick.”
According to previous reports, a trial in the anticipation notes-centered litigation continues to be scheduled for 9 a.m. Oct. 4 in Potter County District Court.
However, lawmakers at the end of the testimony in front of the Texas House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee said that the committee plans on taking a look at the use of anticipation notes by entities, regardless of the outcome of the lawsuit.
MyHighPlains.com reached out to the city of Amarillo regarding Fairly’s recent testimony and to see if the city plans on reaching out to the committees and/or state lawmakers to provide their own perspective on the ongoing litigation and the city’s point of view on the use of the notes. City of Amarillo officials responded by saying that they have no comment on the pending litigation. | 2022-09-15T23:30:33Z | www.myhighplains.com | Fairly testifies to Texas lawmakers about ongoing litigation | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/amarillo-civic-center-complex-project/fairly-testifies-to-texas-lawmakers-about-ongoing-litigation/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/amarillo-civic-center-complex-project/fairly-testifies-to-texas-lawmakers-about-ongoing-litigation/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Amarillo College officials announced that Caviness Beef Packers Ltd. (CBP) has been awarded with the 2022 Amarillo College Foundation Chairman.
According to an AC press release, CBP has been a strong supporter of Amarillo College Foundation (ACF) donating over half-million dollars.
The Chairman’s Award recognizes an individual, family, or organization, in the community who displays the mission of the ACF through giving and service. The award was announced during the AC Foundation’s 58th Annual Meeting held on Sept. 13 at the Amarillo Club.
The Chairman’s Award is given annually to an individual, family, or organization in our community who has exemplified the mission of the Amarillo College Foundation through giving and service. | 2022-09-16T01:39:24Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo College awards, 2022 Amarillo College Foundation chairmen | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-college-awards-2022-amarillo-college-foundation-chairmen/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-college-awards-2022-amarillo-college-foundation-chairmen/ |
via San Jacinto Elementary School’s Facebook
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Independent School District (AISD) is inviting the community to celebrate San Jacinto Elementary School as it turns 100 on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the school, located at 3400 W. 4th.
AISD detailed that retired teachers, principals, alumni and their families are all invited to share stories and special moments about their time at the school.
In addition, there will be scrapbooks and memorabilia on display from the past 100 years. | 2022-09-16T13:37:36Z | www.myhighplains.com | Community to gather as San Jacinto Elementary turns 100 | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/community-to-gather-as-san-jacinto-elementary-turns-100/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/community-to-gather-as-san-jacinto-elementary-turns-100/ |
by: James Clark, Erin Rosas
“Officers discovered a male victim with multiple stab wounds to the head, back and leg,” police said. He was airlifted to Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo with serious injuries. Officers found someone identified as a suspect still on scene, police added.
“It was determined an approximately 40-year-old male had hidden in the attic of the original apartment where the stabbing took place,” police said. Officers from the Hereford Police Department, the Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Department and Texas Game Warden were on the scene “calling out to the suspect to come down from the attic.”
Police stated, “After the suspect attempted to exit the roof of the apartment building, he later surrendered without further incident to law-enforcement.”
The suspect suffered serious injuries from stab wounds to the face and neck and was flown to a Lubbock hospital for medical attention, police said.
The Hereford Police posted a press release on their Facebook page. | 2022-09-16T13:37:42Z | www.myhighplains.com | Suspect airlifted to Lubbock hospital after stabbing in Hereford, victim to Amarillo | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/deaf-smith-county/suspect-airlifted-to-lubbock-hospital-after-stabbing-in-hereford-victim-to-amarillo/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/deaf-smith-county/suspect-airlifted-to-lubbock-hospital-after-stabbing-in-hereford-victim-to-amarillo/ |
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — West Texas A&M University announced that it will celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II with a tree-planting ceremony on Friday at 12 p.m. at the south side of Old Main on the campus.
WT detailed that the ceremony will be part of the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) Initiative which will mark the 2022 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
According to the QGC website, the tree-planting initiative was set to conclude on December, which will be the end of the Jubilee year, but was extended to begin on October 2022 and end in March 2023. | 2022-09-16T13:37:48Z | www.myhighplains.com | WT to celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/wt-to-celebrate-the-life-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/wt-to-celebrate-the-life-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/ |
via the Tri-State Fair and Rodeo
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Organizers published the schedule and route for the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo Parade, planned for Saturday at 10 a.m. in Downtown Amarillo.
According to information from the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo website, the parade route will track north up Polk Street, turn east on 3rd Avenue, and end in the north parking lot of the Amarillo Civic Center. The theme for the year was noted as “Honor the USA,” with judges set to be stationed along the parade route to give out awards to the top two floats.
The parade route published on the website can be found here and seen below.
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The parade will also air on KAMR Local 4 News on Saturday morning. Further, KAMR Local 4 News and FOX 14 viewers may print out a discount coupon for Viewer Appreciation Night on Thursday, Sept. 22. | 2022-09-16T15:52:06Z | www.myhighplains.com | Tri-State Fair & Rodeo presents Saturday parade | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/tri-state-fair-rodeo-presents-saturday-parade/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/tri-state-fair-rodeo-presents-saturday-parade/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The City of Amarillo announced that the next phase of the Community Investment Program Project will impact the traffic on Western Street on Sept. 20.
The city detailed that the project will shift traffic from the east side of Western Street north of 45th Avenue to the newly constructed lane on the west side of the street.
Drivers, according to the city, should continue to stay alert and use extreme caution in construction zones and be aware of posted signs that are related to construction in those areas. In addition, residents may need to take a different route due to lane closures and delays.
The city added that the project is expected to be completed by the end of December, depending on weather conditions.
Visit the project website here for more information and details on roadway improvements for Western Street. | 2022-09-16T17:58:53Z | www.myhighplains.com | Next phase of road work to impact Western Street | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/next-phase-of-road-work-to-impact-western-street/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/next-phase-of-road-work-to-impact-western-street/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Police Department released information on an early Friday morning accident on I-40 in which a person in a wheelchair was struck and killed by an unidentified vehicle.
According to the police department, officers responded to the 3200 block of I-40, North Frontage Road, at around 12:12 a.m. on Friday and found 65-year-old Gregory Gene Moore dead at the scene. Moore had been in a wheelchair in the outside lane of traffic and had been struck by a westbound vehicle that left the scene, said police.
The police department noted that the incident is under investigation by the Traffic Investigations Unit. Anyone with information about the incident was asked to call 806-378-4250, or offer an anonymous tip to the Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400 or through the P3 Tips App. | 2022-09-16T17:58:59Z | www.myhighplains.com | Police investigate after 1 struck, killed by vehicle on I-40 | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/police-investigate-after-1-struck-killed-by-vehicle-on-i-40/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/police-investigate-after-1-struck-killed-by-vehicle-on-i-40/ |
TAOS, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) – The New Mexico State Police released information on the arrest of a Taos man for what officials said was his eighth offense of driving under the influence of liquor and/or drugs.
According to the department, a New Mexico State Police officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at around 10 p.m. on Sunday on Tewa Street in Taos. After making contact with the driver, 60-year-old Pete Pedroncelli, the department said the officer smelled “a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath.” After a DWI investigation, officials said Pedroncelli was taken into custody.
Officials reported that a criminal history search showed that Pedroncelli had been arrested and convicted seven times for DWI offenses. While Pedroncelli refused to provide a breath sample, officials said that a search warrant was approved and executed for his blood. He was booked into the Taos County Adult Detention Center and charged with “Aggravated Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and or drug.”
“The New Mexico State Police is committed to keeping New Mexico’s roads and highways safe from impaired drivers.” said officials, “If you see a vehicle, and you suspect the driver is under the influence, contact your local law enforcement agency immediately. You can also dial #DWI (#394) from a cellphone, or call 911.” | 2022-09-16T17:59:35Z | www.myhighplains.com | New Mexico police arrest Taos man for 8th DWI offense | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/new-mexico/new-mexico-police-arrest-taos-man-for-8th-dwi-offense/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/new-mexico/new-mexico-police-arrest-taos-man-for-8th-dwi-offense/ |
via National Blue Ribbon Schools
On Friday, U.S. Department of Education Miguel Cardona recognized 297 schools in the nation as National Blue Ribbon School, which included 31 Texas schools. Gruver, Happy, Muleshoe, and Vega schools were among those on the list from the High Plains.
Recognition, according to the department, was based on the “school’s overall academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.”
The following are the Texas schools that were recognized:
“As our country continues to recover from the pandemic, we know that our future will only be as strong as the education we provide to all of our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have gone above and beyond to keep students healthy and safe while meeting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. These schools show what is possible to make an enduring, positive difference in students’ lives,” concluded Cardona.
The department noted that the National Blue Ribbon School Program has honored around 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools, as the award serves as an example of the hard work and dedication of students, educators and families.
In addition, the department explained that the National Blue Ribbon flag displayed on a flagpole or entryway at a school is a recognizable symbol of the school’s effective teaching and learning.
Schools are recognized in one of the two following performance categories based on student scores, subgroup student scores, and graduation rates:
You can find a complete list of the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools here while additional reports on the national program can be found on MyHighPlains.com. | 2022-09-16T19:56:02Z | www.myhighplains.com | 31 Texas schools honored as ‘Blue Ribbon Schools’ | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/texas/31-texas-schools-honored-as-blue-ribbon-schools/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/texas/31-texas-schools-honored-as-blue-ribbon-schools/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Bubba’s 33 is always giving back while providing a great lunch or dinner.
On September 17th they are hosting a dine & donate along with a canned food drive.
It’s happening 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and anyone who brings in $4 or more of canned goods will receive a free appetizer on their next visit. | 2022-09-16T23:38:17Z | www.myhighplains.com | Bubba’s 33 Helping to Give Back to Salvation Army | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/bubbas-33-helping-to-give-back-to-salvation-army/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/bubbas-33-helping-to-give-back-to-salvation-army/ |
Rock & Orchestra? Flashback! Performing on September 30th
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A lineup of all-star Amarillo musicians will join with the West Texas A&M University Symphony Orchestra for a special Homecoming concert.
Flashback!, a band comprised of some of the region’s most beloved musicians, will perform songs by ’70s rock giants Electric Light Orchestra as part of the celebration of Homecoming 2022: WT Through the Decades. Joining them will be the WT symphony, performing specially written orchestral accompaniment, as well as other WT musicians.
The “Don’t Bring Me Down” concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus.
General admission tickets are $10 or free for WT students, faculty and staff with a Buff Gold Card. To purchase, visit wtamu.edu/orchestra. Buff Card holders may claim their tickets at the School of Music office in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex.
A portion of proceeds will benefit the WT Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Mark Bartley, WT’s director of orchestral activities, the Lilith Brainard Professor of Music and associate director of the School of Music, said the “Don’t Bring Me Down” concert is an incredible educational opportunity for students.
The concert also will feature faculty members Dr. Susan Martin Tariq, professor of music; and Dr. John Shanks, associate professor of music; and members of the WT Chorale. The orchestra will perform other ’70s hits, as well.
Flashback! members are Ingham, Chuck Alexander, Stacy Flores, Mary Lyn Halley, Bob Hopkins, Larry Martin, Tony Naples and Michelle Sanford.
The concert is made possible in part through sponsorships by United Supermarkets, Education Credit Union, Steward Construction Services, Pak-a-Sak, FirstBank Southwest, Run Business Solutions-RunBiz Dr. Shannon Herrick and Jason Herrick, InghamEcon, LLC—Karr and Elizabeth Ingham, and Tarpley Music. Fostering an appreciation of the arts is a key goal of the University’s long-range plan, WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World. That plan is fueled by the historic, $125 million One West comprehensive fundraising campaign. To date, the five-year campaign — which publicly launched Sept. 23 — has raised more than $110 million. | 2022-09-16T23:38:36Z | www.myhighplains.com | Rock & Orchestra? Flashback! Performing on September 30th | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/rock-orchestra-flashback-performing-on-september-30th/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/rock-orchestra-flashback-performing-on-september-30th/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Workforce Commission has released its unemployment data for August and the state has set new employment highs.
According to the TWC, In August 2022, Texas added a total of 16,400 nonfarm jobs. Total nonfarm employment reached 13,530,100. Texas has added a total of 726,900 positions since August 2021. The Texas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from July 2022. This marks the first increase in the unemployment rate since April 2020.
The unemployment rate in Amarillo currently sits at 3.0%.
According to the TWC, that rate is under the national unemployment rate which sits at 3.8%, and the state-wide rate which sits at 4.2%.
Amarillo is tied with Austin-Roundrock for the lowest unemployment rate in the state. Lubbock is close behind with an unemployment rate of 3.5%. | 2022-09-16T23:38:54Z | www.myhighplains.com | Texas Workforce Commission: 16,400 jobs added in August | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/texas/texas-workforce-commission-16400-jobs-added-in-august/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/texas/texas-workforce-commission-16400-jobs-added-in-august/ |
Via: The Hope and Healing Place
AMARILLO, Texas(KAMR/KCIT)— Officials with the Hope and Healing Place announced on social media that they will host “Wings of Hope”, a butterfly release and remember event, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m on Saturday at the Gazebo in John Stiff Park.
Officials stated that this is family friendly free to the public. There will also be a “chalk walk” and butterfly crafts along with the release of butterflies.
The schedule for the event includes:
10 a.m.-Check in for pre-purchased butterflies, kids craft-stations.
10:30 a.m.- “Chalk walk”
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.- Mass release, poem reading, and prayer
Officials stated that the butterfly carries many similarities to the grief journey, as it also transitions through many stages of its life-sometimes dark, but ultimately a beautiful celebration of life.
LIVE: Tri-State Fair & Rodeo presents Saturday parade | 2022-09-17T14:34:02Z | www.myhighplains.com | Hope and Healing Place to host ‘Wings of Hope’ Saturday | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/hope-and-healing-place-to-hostwings-of-hope-saturday/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/hope-and-healing-place-to-hostwings-of-hope-saturday/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – According to the latest report from GasBuddy, gas prices in Amarillo rose 24.3 cents per gallon in the last week to reach an average of $3.35/gallon on Monday. Those prices were noted as 1.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and 61.5 cents higher than a year ago.
GasBuddy price reports highlighted that the cheapest station in Amarillo on Sunday was priced at $3.10/gallon while the most expensive was $3.69/gallon, a difference of 59 cents. The lowest price in Texas on Sunday was $2.49/gallon while the highest was $4.69/gallon, a difference of $2.20.
Nationally, gas prices fell 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week to reach an average of $3.64/gallon on Monday. The national average was down 25.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and 45.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Nationally, the price of diesel declined 7 cents in the last week to reach $4.93/gallon.
Oklahoma- $3.27/gallon, up 7.8 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.20/gallon. | 2022-09-19T13:37:54Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo gas prices rise 24.3 cents, average $3.35/gallon | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-gas-prices-rise-24-3-cents-average-3-35-gallon/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-gas-prices-rise-24-3-cents-average-3-35-gallon/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Organizers with Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm announced that it will open for its 15th Fall Season on Saturday, Sept. 24, and welcome the community to 80 acres and over 30 attractions aimed toward people of all ages.
According to the farm, the attractions are set to include a pumpkin patch and a giant maze, as well as a low ropes course, cornhole acres, a wagon train ride, apple cannons, farm animals, and more.
“We’re so excited to unveil this year’s giant maze design, which celebrates Maxwell’s 15th birthday,” said owner Larry Borger, “We also have a few other birthday surprises up our sleeves this year including helicopter rides on Oct. 8 and 9.”
Borger also said that another of Maxwell’s biggest attractions is the four acres of sunflowers, ranging in height from three to 10 feet tall. The farm also hosts food trucks and expects to put on three fireworks displays through the fall season.
Maxwell’s said that it will welcome visitors every Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 24 through Oct. 30. The sunflower fields are expected to be in full bloom on Sept. 24 and 25 and on Oct. 1 and 2.
More information can be found on the Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm website.
For the latest news on local events, weather, and entertainment, check with MyHighPlains.com. | 2022-09-19T17:58:59Z | www.myhighplains.com | Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm opens for 15th Fall Season | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/maxwells-pumpkin-farm-opens-for-15th-fall-season/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/maxwells-pumpkin-farm-opens-for-15th-fall-season/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the Amarillo GOP, along with the Amarillo office of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, are hosting a Texas Panhandle Legislative Summit starting Tuesday at the Amarillo Club.
According to a news release, attendees will be able to hear from state lawmakers and officials, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar and Texas State Senate District 31 Republican candidate Kevin Sparks, about ongoing state issues. This event will also give residents the ability to interact with lawmakers and officials and let them know about various issues and concerns in the Texas Panhandle.
Events start at 7:30 a.m. and panels throughout the day cover topics including Texas Healthcare, broadband, the state’s economy, agriculture and housing. According to the release, Paxton will serve as the luncheon’s keynote speaker at 12 p.m., speaking on “A Perspective on Texas Determination and Grit – How we help each other.”
For more information, visit the Texas Panhandle Legislative Summit’s website. | 2022-09-19T17:59:55Z | www.myhighplains.com | Texas Panhandle Legislative Summit starts Tuesday | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/texas-panhandle-legislative-summit-starts-tuesday/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/texas-panhandle-legislative-summit-starts-tuesday/ |
POTTER COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – According to court documents published earlier this month, one man was indicted in Potter County in connection to the late-July death of 65-year-old Carlos Montenegro.
Court documents filed on Sept. 15 described that 27-year-old Jesus Manuel Hernandez was indicted on a murder charge in the wake of “intentionally or knowingly” causing Montenegro’s death on July 30 by shooting him. According to a criminal complaint filed in August, multiple eyewitnesses told Amarillo Police Department officers that they had seen Hernandez, or “a person meeting the description” of Hernandez, shoot and kill Montenegro.
As noted in previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, Hernandez was identified as a suspect after Montenegro’s death in the 700 block of South Ross Street. While the Amarillo Police Department SWAT Team searched Hernandez’s home, he was not found at the time. However, he was found in a Dale Street apartment, arrested on a murder warrant, and booked in Potter County. | 2022-09-19T19:56:48Z | www.myhighplains.com | 1 indicted in Potter County after late July shooting | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/1-indicted-in-potter-county-after-late-july-shooting/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/1-indicted-in-potter-county-after-late-july-shooting/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A man has been indicted in Potter County District Court in relation to a late July homicide that reportedly occurred at a school park in east Amarillo.
According to an indictment filed in Potter County District Court on Sept. 15, 30-year-old Adrian Manuel Hinojos was indicted for the alleged homicide that occurred in late July.
According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, officers with the Amarillo Police Department found the body of 53-year-old Khamphanh Phoummyphard after they received a call that a man had been assaulted at Eastridge School Park, located at 1300 Evergreen, in the early morning of July 28.
When medical personnel responded to the scene, life-saving measures were performed on Phoummyphard but were ultimately unsuccessful. According to the release, Hinojos was located as a suspect in the incident after an investigation by police. According to previous reports, Hinojos was arrested and booked at that time in the Potter County Detention Center. | 2022-09-19T19:56:54Z | www.myhighplains.com | 1 man indicted for east Amarillo homicide in July | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county/1-man-indicted-for-east-amarillo-homicide-in-july/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/potter-county/1-man-indicted-for-east-amarillo-homicide-in-july/ |
Via: TTUHSC
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) announced that the university was recently named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for from the Great Colleges to Work For® program.
Officials noted that the results were released in a special insert of “The Chronicle of Higher Education” and were based on a survey of 212 colleges and universities. 68 institutions were recognized by the program for best practices and policies, with TTUHSC included among the medium universities.
The survey, according to officials, was based on a two-part assessment process that included an institute questionnaire that evaluated employment data and workplace policies, along with survey results from faculty, and administrators.
According to officials, TTUHSC earned honors in the following categories:
In addition, TTUHSC was named to the Great Colleges Honor Roll among 42 other colleges.
“I’m honored that our great university achieved these top rankings,” said TTUHSC President Lori Rice Spearman, Ph.D. “They represent how we are working to make TTUHSC an employer of choice in each of our campus communities. That’s important to our success because our employees are among the greatest ambassadors for our university. Our positive work environment is a direct reflection of the value we place on a team-based approach to our work. I truly believe these accomplishments demonstrate we live our values and subscribe to a united vision to transform health care through innovation and collaboration.”
TTUHSC, officials said, has been recognized at the national level for innovative programs, academic achievement and innovation, achieving Carnegie Classification® status for Special Focus Four-Year Research Institutions in 2022 and is a recognized Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. | 2022-09-19T19:57:00Z | www.myhighplains.com | Report: TTUHSC named as a great college to work for | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/report-ttuhsc-named-as-a-great-college-to-work-for/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/report-ttuhsc-named-as-a-great-college-to-work-for/ |
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A West Texas A&M University music professor has published the first modern edition of an Austrian composer’s work, according to officials with WTAMU.
Officials detailed that Kimberly Hieb, an associate professor of music in WT’s School of Music, published two volumes of scores by Andreas Hofer, a church composer who worked in Salzburg Austria in the 1600s.
Hofer’s book, titled “Andreas Hofer: Ver sacrum seu flores music,” translated to “Sacred Spring or Musical Flowers” celebrates a series of Catholic feasts, added officials.
“The title relates to the time of year the book was published—springtime—but it also relates to the prevalent topic of the musical compositions, many of which celebrate sacrifice or martyrdom,” Hieb said. “A ‘Ver sacrum’ or ‘sacred spring’ was a Roman practice of making sacrifices in spring to look forward to or give thanks for a successful harvest.”
Hieb explained that this is the first modern musical edition of these compositions, as they exist today only in centuries-old partbooks, meaning individual books of music are produced for each instrument or voice rather than the modern form, which consists of one combined score.
Officials added that Hieb traveled to Austria and Germany to conduct her research and transcribe Hofer’s music from their original sources. The trips were funded by a WTAMU Foundation faculty development grant.
“Before you can even do the transcription, though, you have to track down all of the partbooks, which can be fun and take you on some journeys,” Hieb said. “The archive in Ottobeuren was particularly tricky to access since they do not have a reading room or an archivist on staff. The abbot’s secretary fetched the partbooks from the archive for me and let me work transcribing at a little table in her office.
“This project offers meaningful sources of church music that were used in Salzburg in the second half of the 17th century, a place and time that boasts lots of virtuosic violin music that has been studied and performed frequently, for example Heinrich Biber’s Rosary Sonatas,” Hieb added. “Hofer’s music dates to about a generation or so before the Mozart family was in Salzburg, but it is still indicative of the music the Mozarts would have likely heard in worship while in Salzburg.”
According to WT, the books are available from publisher A-R Editions or on Amazon while WT’s Cornette Library has physical copies and PDFs available in the music library online.
Hieb, according to WT, hosts High Plains Public Radio’s “Classical Music Amarillo” at 12 p.m. on Sunday’s, with an encore at 7 p.m. on Thursday’s. | 2022-09-19T19:57:06Z | www.myhighplains.com | WT professor publishes Austrian composer’s work | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/wt-professor-publishes-austrian-composers-work/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/wt-professor-publishes-austrian-composers-work/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Respiratory illnesses throughout the area are increasing just ahead of this year’s upcoming flu season.
Coughing, runny noses, difficulty breathing and body aches are some of the most common symptoms that people dealing with illnesses face. The problem is that the only way to know the cause of individual viruses is through testing.
With the flu, COVID-19, allergies and the common cold all sharing similar symptoms, respiratory illnesses can spread more frequently due to misdiagnoses and not knowing the actual severity.
“There is a lot of respiratory disease going around right now, said Dr. Todd Bell of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.” “There’s always viruses that are circulating, especially after the start of the new school year. So people still want to be sure that they’re checking to make sure they don’t have COVID.”
The southern hemisphere saw an earlier flu season with increased numbers of the virus. Traditionally, flu trends reflected across the southern hemisphere are mirrored throughout the United States. Doctors and health officials are preparing for the upcoming flu season by recommending getting vaccines as they become available, washing your hands and staying home if you are sick.
Some viruses are more severe than others and have little to no differentiation in symptoms.
Bell continued, “It’s one of the things that I encourage people to do on when I talk to him about issues like this is that if you’re not convinced of what the cause of your symptoms are, at least test for COVID. We’ve had so many folks and even friends of mine, that were convinced that they had sinus infections, or that their allergies were kicking up. And then long behold, they had, they had COVID. And we don’t want to be spreading that to other people. Once we start seeing the flu, then that also is another thing that we don’t want flu to be spread from person to person.”
Flu shots are typically available on Oct. 1 and can be accessed at doctor’s offices, pharmacies and the health department. | 2022-09-19T23:38:09Z | www.myhighplains.com | Increasing respiratory issues leading up to flu season | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/health-2/increasing-respiratory-issues-leading-up-to-flu-season/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/health-2/increasing-respiratory-issues-leading-up-to-flu-season/ |
Amarillo Public Library Introduces “Americans and the Holocaust” Exhibit
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — What did Americans know, and what more could have been done?
Questions being showcased through the traveling exhibit called “Americans and the Holocaust” which is on display at the Downtown Amarillo Public Library until October 23rd.
This exhibit is free to view.
This exhibition was made possible by the generous support of lead sponsor Jeannie & Jonathan Lavine. Additional major funding was provided by the Bildners—Joan & Allen z”l, Elisa Spungen & Rob, Nancy & Jim; and Jane and Daniel Och.
The Museum’s exhibitions are also supported by the Lester Robbins and Sheila Johnson Robbins Traveling and Special Exhibitions Fund, established in 1990.
When: Saturday, September 17th through Sunday, October 23rd
Where: Amarillo Public Library’s Downtown Library, 413 SE 4th Ave, Amarillo, Texas
Hours: M – TH 9 AM to 9 PM, Fri-Sat 9 AM to 6 PM. Sunday 2 PM to 6PM
In the fall of 2019, the American Library Association and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum selected 50 libraries (25 university libraries and 25 public libraries) out of over 250 applicants to host the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibit. The Amarillo Public Library is the only public library in the state of Texas among them.
The Americans and the Holocaust exhibit, tours, and related programs are all free and open to the public. | 2022-09-19T23:38:34Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo Public Library Introduces “Americans and the Holocaust” Exhibit | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/amarillo-public-library-introduces-americans-and-the-holocaust-exhibit/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/amarillo-public-library-introduces-americans-and-the-holocaust-exhibit/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — AOMS and Full Smile Dental are working together to provide free dental care for those who don’t have insurance or can’t afford some of the procedures.
This event is happening October 7th & 8th and they will provide cancer screening, extractions, checkups and more to the Amarillo and surrounding community.
You do have to pre-register for this event, which can be done here. | 2022-09-19T23:38:46Z | www.myhighplains.com | Full Smile Dental Foundation Offering Free Services | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/full-smile-dental-foundation-offering-free-services/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/full-smile-dental-foundation-offering-free-services/ |
In a statement provided to MyHighPlains.com from Dan Rogers, the Potter County Republican Chair and one of the two citizens who delivered the petition to the city of Amarillo, he said:
“All petitions were presented in booklet form with circulator affidavits attached. We presented them as we were advised by more than one election law attorney. This is another attempt to disenfranchise the voters by elected officials who despise good ordinary people. It is time we take our city and our county back. Now!”
Dan Rogers, Potter County Republican Chair
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with the city of Amarillo announced Monday that the city secretary is not authorized to submit the recent referendum petition surrounding the Civic Center funding ordinance because it does not conform to portions of the city charter.
According to a news release from the city, officials from the city of Amarillo said that the petition does not include “several elements in order to be certified and forwarded to City Council for consideration.” Some of the reasons listed included that the petition did not include a valid “affidavit of circulator,” something which officials stressed is mandatory under Article II, Section 23 of the Amarillo City Charter.
Read more about the ongoing Amarillo Civic Center Project here
A group of Amarillo citizens began the petition process, seeking to overturn Ordinance No. 7985 in August, delivering the petition to Amarillo City Hall on Aug. 29. According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, the petition was reportedly signed by 12,575 individuals, aiming at repealing the ordinance, which issued the use of tax notes to fund improvements and the expansion of the Amarillo Civic Center Complex and to bring that issue back to the voters in an election.
“Cities have no ability to depart from state and City Charter requirements for certifying a petition,” City Secretary Stephanie Coggins said in the release. “These charter requirements were established by the citizens of Amarillo and they must be adhered to. If a petition does not include all the required elements, then by law my office is not authorized to submit it to the City Council.” | 2022-09-19T23:39:19Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo Civic Center petition not authorized for submission | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/amarillo-civic-center-complex-project/amarillo-civic-center-petition-not-authorized-for-submission/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/your-local-election-hq/amarillo-civic-center-complex-project/amarillo-civic-center-petition-not-authorized-for-submission/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to GasBuddy, the average Amarillo gas price went up by more than 24 cents in the past week, but other regions are not seeing the same type of increase.
Judy Stark, the president of the Panhandle Producers & Royalty Owners Association (PPROA), said there are likely several reasons for the sudden increase.
Stark said gas prices always go back to supply and demand and with the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the supply is much lower.
“The other is…we are still seeing the effects of COVID, and with the new variants that have come out, we still see—maybe not the United States shut down as much—but there are other countries and so the gasoline still produced is a worldwide issue.”
Stark said the U.S. will also have to replace the 240 million barrels of oil released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
According to Stark, there is no concrete reason why gas prices should have increased so quickly locally. However, she said each company has the right to sell gasoline at the price they choose.
“And typically, lots of times anytime that does happen, if there’s an increase, it could be that other entities follow suit,” she said.
She continued, saying supply chain issues are still plaguing many industries, including oil and gas production. Stark said it is more expensive now and much more difficult to get supplies for pipelines.
“There’s drilling contracts that can’t be fulfilled because people are still waiting to get strings of pipe,” Stark said. “Again, it’s supply and demand, but it’s goods and services also. So it potentially could be that there may be gasoline that’s not being delivered.”
Stark said she thinks the price of oil will remain around $80 per barrel, and gas prices will potentially stay where they are, if not drop a small amount.
“One of the things that I would suggest to people is, use every advantage you can. Go to other apps, might be Gas Buddy, and look and see who has what discount that day. If you need to fill up, who’s selling the cheapest gas that day,” Stark added
She also encouraged drivers to use grocery stores with gasoline pumps attached, saying the discounts on gasoline can save them money.
Stark also noted that when oil and gas perform well, the majority of the Panhandle economy benefits.
“The top 32 counties of the Texas panhandle, the majority of them are oil and gas producers. So taxes go up, you know, so school taxes are taken from our from oil and gas producers property tax. And also the other thing that is done is those severance tax that oil and gas companies pay, all of that goes into the Texas rainy day fund,” said Stark. “Schools get more money when the oil and gas industry is doing better. Wages are significantly higher.” | 2022-09-20T00:42:58Z | www.myhighplains.com | What caused Amarillo’s sudden increase in gas prices? | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/what-caused-amarillos-sudden-increase-in-gas-prices/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/what-caused-amarillos-sudden-increase-in-gas-prices/ |
BORGER, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to the Borger Police Department, one person is in custody after an officer was shot and left with non-critical injuries Monday evening in the 1300 block of Yows.
According to police, at around 5:25 p.m., officers were called to a domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of Yows Monday.
Police said that one of the responding officers was shot by a suspect on the scene and was left with non-critical injuries.
BPD said the suspect was taken into custody and the officer who was shot was taken to the hospital. The officer is being flown to a hospital in Amarillo for non-life threatening injuries and is currently in a stable position.
The Borger Police Department is still investigating the incident. | 2022-09-20T01:22:46Z | www.myhighplains.com | 1 person in custody, officer shot in Borger | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/hutchinson-county/1-person-in-custody-officer-shot-in-borger/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/hutchinson-county/1-person-in-custody-officer-shot-in-borger/ |
A pleasant morning with temps falling into the 60’s across most of the Panhandle. Winds are light but will increase once again this morning/afternoon. Therefore, breezy conditions for today with plenty of sunshine. There is a chance for some moisture across eastern New Mexico this evening. For the viewing area, we area forecasting once thunderstorms to the far northwest. Northern and northwestern parts of the Panhandle will have a slim chance of moisture from today through Thursday. Highs for today will mostly be in the 90’s. We are forecasting two fronts to enter the viewing area. The first will move in on Wednesday and the second over the weekend. Both will drop our temps but the most significant one will be on Saturday. Breezy conditions look to persist for the next few days with some sunny skies. Finally, fall right around the corner! Fall begins Sept. 22 at 8:03 p.m. | 2022-09-20T12:15:54Z | www.myhighplains.com | The summer heat returns this afternoon | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/the-summer-heat-return-this-afternoon/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/weather-headlines/forecast/the-summer-heat-return-this-afternoon/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Matthew J. Kacsmaryk, the United States District Judge for Amarillo Federal Court, recently signed an order, adopting Richard Kazmaier’s August guilty plea.
According to the order, filed on Sept. 15 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas Amarillo Division, it states that Kacsmaryk examined the elements of the offense, which says that Kazmaier violated the Lacey Act, along with the factual resume and the plea agreement, and found that the recommendation “was correct” and adopted by the court.
According to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, Kazmaier, an assistant professor of biology at West Texas A&M University, pleaded guilty in Amarillo Federal Court back in August for violating the Lacey Act, importing various animal-related items from overseas without having the proper permits.
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The documents said at the time that Kazmaier did not declare the imported wildlife merchandise to customs authorities or obtain the required permits. According to previous reports. the documents state he imported around 358 items, including taxidermy mounts, skeletons, bones and feathers, between March 2013 and February 2020. These items came from around the world, including countries like Canada, China, Russia, South Africa and the United Kington.
The order said that Kazmaier’s guilty plea was “knowingly and voluntarily entered,” and therefore accepted. The order also said that Kazmaier’s sentence will be “imposed in accordance with the Court’s sentencing scheduling order.”
As of Tuesday morning, Kazmaier is not listed on the faculty webpage for West Texas A&M University’s Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences in the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. MyHighPlains.com has reached out to the university regarding Kazmaier’s employment and the university has not returned our request for comment.
According to previous reports, Kazmaier is scheduled to be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2023, in Amarillo Federal Court. | 2022-09-20T15:49:18Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo Federal Court adopts guilty order for Kazmaier | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/crime/federal-court/amarillo-federal-court-adopts-guilty-order-for-kazmaier/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/crime/federal-court/amarillo-federal-court-adopts-guilty-order-for-kazmaier/ |
Provided by WTAMU
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — During its Homecoming Week festivities, officials with West Texas A&M University are paying tribute to university alumni of color “who have made an enormous impact professionally and in their communities.”
According to a news release from the university, the university’s Office for Diversity and Inclusion will host its “Celebration of Color” at 6 p.m. in Legacy Hall in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center on the university’s Canyon campus.
During the event, the Dinga/Hollingsworth Group at Morgan Stanley, along with Education Credit Union, will be presented with Diversity Community Service Awards for their contributions to diversity at the university. Four alumni will also be honored during the celebration, including:
Pearlene Martin, an alumna who served as the first woman president of the Amarillo Branch NAACP and a founding member of Zeta Phi Beta, the first Black sorority on WT’s campus;
J.E. Sauseda, a name partner in the Amarillo law firm Hoffman, Sheffield, Sauseda & Hoffman;
Jimmie Vaughn-Adams, the associate director of talent development and the chief of career and professional development for the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service of the Department of Defense;
David Willis, managing partner of Cedar Crest Development Co. in Dallas who was also a founding member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the first African-American president of the WT Alumni Association’s Board of Directors.
According to the release, tickets for the event are $30, including dinner. Officials are requesting that attendees RSVP for the event by Sept. 28. For more information, visit the university’s Office for Diversity and Inclusion’s website. | 2022-09-20T15:51:02Z | www.myhighplains.com | WT to host alumni diversity celebration | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/randall-county/wt-to-host-alumni-diversity-celebration/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/randall-county/wt-to-host-alumni-diversity-celebration/ |
Photo via Amarillo College Facebook
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Hispanic Student Association at Amarillo College is expected to host three events to observe Hispanic Heritage Month, which lasts from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
According to a news release from Amarillo College, Hispanic Heritage Month is aimed at recognizing the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This year’s theme for the month is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.”
The three events that the association will host during Hispanic Heritage Month include:
“La Cultura Hispana es Familia Family Fun Night,” 6 to 8 p.m. Friday on the Oeschger Family Mall, at and around the Clock Tower on the Washington Street Campus of Amarillo College;
This free event will feature folklórico dancers, mariachi music, Hispanic heritage crafts, a photo booth, face painting, games and an elote bar.
“Food Truck Frenzy,” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 28 on the Washington Street Campus of Amarillo College;
Officials said a portion of the proceeds of the sales will go towards the association.
“Loteria or Mexican Bingo” at 11:45 a.m. Oct. 6.
For more information about the college’s Hispanic Student Association, visit its Facebook page. | 2022-09-20T18:16:40Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo College celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-college-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-college-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with Amarillo College announced that its Respiratory Care program is set to celebrate 50 years of educating therapists with a reception from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 in the Allied Health Sciences Building of the AC campus at 6222 W. 9th Ave.
Officials detailed that in 1972, the city’s first respiratory therapist, Gary Gerard, joined Dr. Ted Nicklaus and Bill Young to develop the program at AC which now has around 470 graduates.
Students and faculty will be present at the “Fifty Years of Respiratory Care at Amarillo College” celebration to mark the milestone, according to officials.
“We are thrilled to celebrate 50 years of educating respiratory therapists here at AC,” Becky Byrd, director of the Respiratory Care Program, said. “Our program has produced hundreds of wonderful graduates, and their service to the communities they’ve served has been indispensable.”
Officials added that refreshments and cake will be available while attendees will have the chance to learn more about the program and career options in respiratory therapy.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, officials noted, reported that there are around 133,410 respiratory therapists working in the U.S. along with a 23-percent growth in employment opportunities for respiratory therapists.
Students who graduate from the program are eligible to take national credential exams and earn a national Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, officials said.
For more information about the reception for “Fifty Years of Respiratory Care at Amarillo College” or about AC’s Respiratory Care Program, call 806-354-6058. | 2022-09-20T18:16:46Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amarillo College Respiratory Care program to celebrate 50 years | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-college-respiratory-care-program-to-celebrate-50-years/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/amarillo-college-respiratory-care-program-to-celebrate-50-years/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The man who was taken into custody after crashing his vehicle into the front doors of BSA Hospital back in May has pleaded guilty in Amarillo Federal Court to methamphetamine possession.
According to documents filed Monday in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas Amarillo Division, William Cash Love pleaded guilty to one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.” This comes after Amarillo Police found methamphetamine in Love’s vehicle after he crashed into the hospital, according to previous reports by MyHighPlains.com.
According to the factual resume, which accompanied Love’s plea agreement, said that after Love crashed his vehicle into the front doors of BSA Hospital, he walked into the lobby holding a firearm. After BSA Security detained Love, they located a large amount of US currency. When officers with the Amarillo Police Department arrived, they searched his vehicle and located several large bags of suspected methamphetamine, suspected cocaine and marijuana.
During an interview conducted after the incident, the factual resume states that Love admitted to possessing the firearm and the suspected drugs located in the vehicle. The 1,740 grams of cocaine and 921 grams of methamphetamine were positively identified as such by a DEA laboratory.
According to Love’s plea agreement, the minimum and maximum penalties the Court can impose include:
Imprisonment for a period of not more than 20 years;
A fine not to exceed $1,000,000, or twice any pecuniary gain to the defendant or loss to the victim(s);
Restitution to victims or to the community, which may be mandatory under the law, and which the defendant agrees may include restitution arising from all relevant conduct, not limited to that arising from the offense of conviction alone;
In this case, the documents specifically refer to the forfeiture of all property seized by the Amarillo Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration on May 7, including a Taurus, Model G2C, nine millimeter, semi-automatic pistol. | 2022-09-20T23:08:07Z | www.myhighplains.com | Man pleads guilty to meth possession after running car into hospital | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/crime/federal-court/man-pleads-guilty-to-meth-possession-after-running-car-into-hospital/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/crime/federal-court/man-pleads-guilty-to-meth-possession-after-running-car-into-hospital/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Every day is already worth celebrating, informing people about what day of the week a National or International day falls on is just a reminder. Every week we will have a full slate of days to celebrate and deals to capitalize on. This week will feature National Pepperoni Pizza Day, National Ice Cream Cone Day, and the First Day of Autumn, as well as a few celebrity birthdays.
Every year on Sept. 19, we observe the goal of the day is to raise awareness about aortic dissection, a relatively unknown but potentially fatal condition. Several organizations around the world provide patients, their families, medical professionals, and the general public with a variety of resources to help them better understand the condition. Aortic dissection occurs when the inner layer of the body’s main artery (aorta) tears. Blood rushes out of the aorta through the tear, causing the inner and middle layers of the artery to split. If the individual’s blood seeps through the aorta’s outermost layer, the dissection is usually fatal.
People all over the world consider pepperoni pizza to be the standard pizza. In fact, it is the most frequently ordered type of pizza on the entire planet. Whether it’s for a birthday party or a day at the office, almost everyone knows that ordering one with pepperoni guarantees a positive response! Raffaele Esposito is credited with inventing the pizza in 1889 in Italy, though others claim the first one was sold in 1738 in Naples, Italy.
Punch is derived from the Hindustani word panch, which means “five.” Unfortunately, National Punch Day isn’t an excuse to drink five glasses of punch; rather, it honors the traditional punch base recipe of five key ingredients, which most punches still use – alcohol (usually spirits), lemon (or other fruits), sugar, water, and tea (or other spices, e.g. cinnamon).
Fried rice flavors can vary greatly because they began as a sort of catch-all recipe and are frequently made with leftovers from other dishes. It’s typically made with cold rice that has been sitting for a day or two, allowing the texture to change. Fried rice can also be flavored with eggs, vegetables, protein, and sauces. Chinese restaurants became popular in the United States in the 1850s, beginning in San Francisco, California.
String cheese is a cute little snack that is both fun and tasty to eat. This cheese is made in such a way that it can be peeled off of the cheese stick in “strings” that can then be eaten one at a time by children. It is typically made of white cheese, such as mozzarella, but it can also include a mixture of other types of cheese.
The creation of one of the world’s most perfect cookies is celebrated on National Pecan Cookie Day! The biggest (and possibly only) issue with the Pecan Cookie is that not enough people are aware of it! As a result, a special day was created to raise awareness of these delectable treats and inspire those who are already aware of them to celebrate them.
Originally, this day was part of World Alzheimer’s Month, during which organizations collaborated to create global dementia messages for the media, key stakeholders, and policymakers. The decision to extend the month was made to allow national and local Alzheimer’s associations around the world to broaden the reach of their awareness programs and events. To commemorate this day, organizations such as thepurpleelephant.com paint city buildings in Toronto, Niagara, Chicago, New Orleans, and Vancouver purple. For the month-long celebration, these organizations collaborate to develop conversation topics to help others understand the impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia. However, the day was established in 1994 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) association.
The International Day of Peace has begun with the ringing of the Peace Bell at the United Nations headquarters in New York since 1982. Peace entails far more than the absence of war. Ordinary conflicts such as disagreements with family, colleagues, and neighbors disrupt our sense of peace. Making peace with one person today, even if it is only with yourself, is an appropriate way to commemorate the day. Light a candle, reflect, forgive, and enjoy peace.
World Car Free Day was created so that we could all avoid driving on this day. While cars are convenient and provide many benefits, they also contribute a dangerous amount of pollution, so taking a day off is strongly advised. World Car Free Day is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about these issues while also assisting in the reduction of emissions. Understanding air pollution and how vehicles contribute to it is critical to understanding why World Car Free Day is so important.
The ice cream cone, inextricably linked to the history of its partner, ice cream, was created out of ‘necessity’, as many other newfangled ideas are. While an ice cream-like food was recorded as being eaten as early as the 7th century AD, the cone did not appear until much later. Many historians credit Italo Machioni, an Italian immigrant who moved to the United States in the late 1800s, with inventing the ice cream cone.
National White Chocolate Day was created so that we could celebrate this amazing sweet treat while eating as much as we wanted without feeling guilty! Doesn’t that sound like heaven? Milk solids, sugar, and cocoa butter are used to make white chocolate. It contains no cocoa solids, which are found in dark and milk chocolate. The pale ivory color is what distinguishes this type of chocolate.
Business Women’s Day celebrates the growing role that women are playing in the business world today. While there is still work to be done to ensure that women have a level playing field in all industries around the world, there is no denying that significant progress has been made. This date is ideal for commemorating those achievements and paying tribute to those who played a significant role in their accomplishment.
Native American Day, as the name suggests, honors Native Americans. They are thought to be the first Americans to settle and live in America. Before the first European explorers and settlers arrived, North Americans had populated the entire North American continent. This extended from the Pacific to the Atlantic, as well as from northern Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. It goes without saying that Native Americans have played an important role in the history of the United States, so it is only fitting that there is a day set aside to honor them. This is a national holiday in the United States.
First Day of Autumn
This year’s date is September 23. Every year, when the autumnal equinox arrives in September, we welcome the autumn season. The autumn season is known as ‘fall’ in North America. The autumnal equinox does not occur on the same day each year, but it always occurs between September 21 and 24, and it marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. The autumnal equinox corresponds with the fall harvest, and many ancient harvest celebrations take place on or near the autumnal equinox. As the sun begins to cross the equator, daylight hours will shorten in the Northern Hemisphere.
National Hunting and Fishing Day (also known as NHF) is observed to bring sportspeople together to celebrate their rich tradition of hunting, fishing, and target shooting. The United States Congress established this day in 1971, and it has been observed every year since. President Richard Nixon of the United States issued the inaugural proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day in 1972.
International Rabbit Day
International Rabbit Day was created to recognize the contributions and value that our pet rabbits bring to our lives. The day is also extremely important in terms of promoting rabbit welfare and encouraging people to provide healthy environments for their pet rabbits.
National Comic Book Day
National Comic Book Day was created so that comic book fans could enjoy and honor this form of entertainment. This day provides avid comic book fans, as well as ordinary citizens, with the ideal opportunity to read a comic book, regardless of whether this is something they would normally do. There are many extremely popular comics all over the world. One of the most popular comic books is One Piece, which has sold over 473 million copies worldwide. Eiichiro Oda has been illustrating and writing the One Piece manga series since 1999.
World Rivers Day is all about celebrating the world’s waterways. It is a day that emphasizes the importance of rivers, with the goal of raising awareness and encouraging people to protect our vital and beautiful rivers.
James Thomas Fallon Jr., born September 19, 1974, is a T.V. host, producer, comedian, writer, singer, and actor from the United States. He is best known for hosting the television show “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”
Jasiel Amon Robinson was born on September 20, 1983, and is a famous rapper known by his stage name, Yung Joc. Joc became famous after the release of his hit single ‘It’s Goin’ Down’ in 2006.
Khabib Nurmagomedov was born on September 20, 1988, in the village of Sildi in the Tsumadinsky District in Russia. He’s a former professional mixed martial artist and the longest-reigning U.F.C. Lightweight Champion — his title lasting for four years, from 2018 to 2021.
Stephen King was born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine. From an early age, King showed a remarkable talent for storytelling, writing his first short story at the age of seven. In 1967, he graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in English and began teaching high school while working on his first novel.
Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr., popularly known as T.I. — a rapper, actor, and record executive from the United States — was born on September 25, 1980. He ranks among the best-selling hip-hop performers of all time. He also helped establish the hip-hop subgenre called trap music.
Barbara Jill Walters, born on September 25, 1929, is a retired American broadcast journalist, television personality, and author. She appeared as a host on numerous television programs, including “Today,” “20/20,” “The View,” and “ABC Evening News.” | 2022-09-20T23:08:14Z | www.myhighplains.com | Upcoming celebrity birthdays National, International days for this week: Sep. 19 | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/entertainment-news/upcoming-celebrity-birthdays-national-international-days-for-this-week-sep-19/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/entertainment-news/upcoming-celebrity-birthdays-national-international-days-for-this-week-sep-19/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — It’s a party for people with Down Syndrome, their families, and every person who cares about them. The Buddy Walk was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society and has become the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the world. It has grown from 17 walks in 1995 to more than 250 walks planned for 2022 worldwide. The Panhandle Down Syndrome Guild (PDSG) has been hosting the walk in Amarillo, Texas since 2002, and it is just as successful as cities with three times as many people. This is a testament to the wonderful heart of the people of the panhandle.
The PDSG Buddy Walk® is a 1/2 mile walk around Sam Houston Park that turns into Amarillo’s best festival of the year. This year, as always, registration starts at 9 AM and the Buddy Walk® begins at 10 AM after announcements. During the event, enjoy free food, foot tapping music, face painting, bouncers, slides, a silent auction, a bungee jumping machine, a petting zoo hosted by the Highland Park ISD FFA program, and much more. As a special treat, public service heroes will be onsite with their equipment for you to see or explore, including a fire department truck, bomb squad equipment, police cruiser, and ambulances. The party lasts until 1 PM. This is the most fun you can have in a park that is legal, and is perfect for all ages. Everyone is welcome.
If you care to support the PDSG and our mission to educate and advocate, have your family and friends sponsor you with donations. Those who raise money are eligible for T-shirts and other fabulous prizes!
To participate in this event, select the “REGISTER“ button to set up a new or returning team, join a team, or register as an individual. Additional family/team members can be added by selecting the green “Add Another Registrant” button during Step 3. After you complete registration you can start your team or personal fundraising page by selecting the “Fundraising Page Set Up” button at the top of the online receipt.
Returning Team Captains please note: in Step 2 of registration, make sure to provide your user name and password when prompted to have access to your team and donor information from the last walk event. Click here for instructions.
The event will proceed rain or shine.
Registration Fees: Online registration will close 9/22 at 10pm
Adult Registration – $25 for people 16 and over, includes t-shirt
Child Registration – $15 for people 15 and under, includes t-shirt
Individual with Down syndrome – free, includes t-shirt
Best Buddy Registration – $250 premium registration includes t-shirt and special donor gift
Registration without a t-shirt – free | 2022-09-20T23:09:18Z | www.myhighplains.com | Amazing Buddy Walk Happening September 24th | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/amazing-buddy-walk-happening-september-24th/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/amazing-buddy-walk-happening-september-24th/ |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — McDonald’s has chosen the next local charity to benefit from the popular McDonald’s Gives Back Days.
On Tuesday, September 27th a portion of all sales at participating McDonald’s locations in Amarillo, Canyon, Borger, Dalhart and Dumas will go to benefit the Turn Center. This the second time the Turn Center has been chosen as the recipient.
The Turn Center provides therapy services including occupational, physical, speech and feeding therapy to families across the region.
“McDonald’s is proud to support this community organization and its vision to improve the health of Texas Panhandle children who have developmental differences,” says Clavel.
McDonald’s Gives Back Day was created during the onset of the Pandemic as a way to help panhandle area charities that may be seeing a decline in donations due to COVID-19 and other factors. So Far, more than $45,000 has been donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Amarillo, Faith City Mission of Amarillo, the Court Appointed Special Advocates Program, Opportunity School, the Downtown Women’s Center, the Turn Center, the Wesley Community Center, and the High Plains Food Bank. | 2022-09-20T23:09:28Z | www.myhighplains.com | McDonald’s Giving Back to Turn Center | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/mcdonalds-giving-back-to-turn-center/ | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/mcdonalds-giving-back-to-turn-center/ |
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