AMARILLO – The City of Amarillo (COA) Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is again joining the national campaign to help pet adoption – NBC’s Clear the Shelters initiative.
Clear the Shelters runs from Aug. 10 through Sept. 30.
This will be the 10th year for the campaign nationally – with more than 1 million animals adopted across the country during Clear the Shelters in 2023.
“Clear the Shelters is a wonderful program that really helps increase public awareness of pet adoption,” said AAMW Outreach Coordinator Samantha Bennett. “We look forward to participating in this event every year. It really helps highlight the need in the Amarillo community for pet adoption, in addition to the many services provided here at AAMW.”
AAMW is providing a Clear the Shelters special throughout August. Adoption fees for dogs are $25 and cats are $5. Fees include spaying/neutering, vaccinations and micro-chipping. Specific information regarding animals available for adoption at AAMW (including photos, breed, age, etc.) is available online at:
amw.amarillo.gov/adoption-and-resources/adoption-list
For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov
Thanks,
David Henry
Media Relations Manager
Office of Engagement & Innovation
O: 806-378-5219
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Amarillo Area CASA Beef Raffle!
Support Amarillo Area CASA and enter for a chance to win some amazing beef! Tickets are just $20 each. You can purchase yours through Click & Pledge, PayPal, or in our office.
Ticket Sales Period: July 1st – September 16th
For any questions, please contact Azaley at azaley@amarillocasa.org.
Don’t miss out on this delicious opportunity to support a great cause!
Save te date for this year’s Chamber BBQ Cook-Off happening at the Tri-State Fairgrounds on Thursday, October 3rd. More information is coming soon, so watch our website. We are currently signing up teams that participated in the event in 2023 and will open it up to new teams in August. If you had a team last year and have not registered yet, please contact Lindsey at (806) 342-2006 ASAP to secure your space for this year.
Find this event on Facebook and help us spread the word.
The Starlight Ranch Event Center, lo-
cated at 1415Sunrise Drive, has a full
lineup of concerts and festivals in the
works as summer transitions into the
fall months. Among performers and
events coming to the venue are a Linkin
Park tribute band (In The End – Aug. 23),
the toadies (Aug. 31), Neal McCoy (Oct.
4), Octoberfest (Oct. 5), Shane Smith
and the Saints (Oct.ll), the rescheduled
CalfFry Festival (Oct. 12),Paul Wall with
special guest Chalie Boy (Oct. 25), Wade
Bowen (Oct. 26), and more .
. Newly announced are a concert and
fundraising event. Steaks & Two Step-
pin’ returns with special guest Lane
Smith on Oct. 19, with proceeds sup-
porting Special Olympics Texas – Pan-
handle Area.
At 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at Starlight Ranch
Event Center, a “Burgers and Bash”
fundraiser organized by Andreas Pro-
ject will feature a day of activities, in-
cluding burgers, professional wrestling
matches, bounce houses, face painting,
and a fun mini-golf course. The non-
profit is committed to preventing drink-
ing and driving, as well as curbing un-
derage drinking. Gates open at 2 p.m.
with wrestling from 2:30-5 p.m.
For more information and to pur-
chase tickets, visit their website,
www.bigtexan.com/starlight-ranch-
event-center, follow on Facebook or call 806-372-6000.
AMARILLO – The City of Amarillo (COA) Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is again joining the national campaign to help pet adoption – NBC’s Clear the Shelters initiative.
Clear the Shelters runs from Aug. 10 through Sept. 30.
This will be the 10th year for the campaign nationally – with more than 1 million animals adopted across the country during Clear the Shelters in 2023.
“Clear the Shelters is a wonderful program that really helps increase public awareness of pet adoption,” said AAMW Outreach Coordinator Samantha Bennett. “We look forward to participating in this event every year. It really helps highlight the need in the Amarillo community for pet adoption, in addition to the many services provided here at AAMW.”
AAMW is providing a Clear the Shelters special throughout August. Adoption fees for dogs are $25 and cats are $5. Fees include spaying/neutering, vaccinations and micro-chipping. Specific information regarding animals available for adoption at AAMW (including photos, breed, age, etc.) is available online at:
amw.amarillo.gov/adoption-and-resources/adoption-list
For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov
Thanks,
David Henry
Media Relations Manager
Office of Engagement & Innovation
O: 806-378-5219
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Amarillo Area CASA Beef Raffle!
Support Amarillo Area CASA and enter for a chance to win some amazing beef! Tickets are just $20 each. You can purchase yours through Click & Pledge, PayPal, or in our office.
Ticket Sales Period: July 1st – September 16th
For any questions, please contact Azaley at azaley@amarillocasa.org.
Don’t miss out on this delicious opportunity to support a great cause!
Save te date for this year’s Chamber BBQ Cook-Off happening at the Tri-State Fairgrounds on Thursday, October 3rd. More information is coming soon, so watch our website. We are currently signing up teams that participated in the event in 2023 and will open it up to new teams in August. If you had a team last year and have not registered yet, please contact Lindsey at (806) 342-2006 ASAP to secure your space for this year.
Find this event on Facebook and help us spread the word.
Caylar Harper
Director of Marketing & Workforce Initiatives
caylar@amarilloedc.com
806-379-6411
Funding Opportunities for Workforce Development
Amarillo, Texas – August 21, 2024 – Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (Amarillo EDC), in collaboration with the Texas Workforce Commission, is hosting an informative presentation focused on state funding opportunities designed to support the upskilling and reskilling of the local workforce. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in the Buckingham Room inside of Amarillo Area Foundation. A complimentary breakfast will be provided.
This presentation aims to inform the community about the various funding options available to small and local businesses for employee training programs. These programs are essential for increasing employee retention rates and enhancing recruitment efforts, contributing to the overall growth and economic stability of the community.
Following the formal presentation from the Texas Workforce Commission, a peer panel who have successfully navigated the grant-seeking process and initiated employee training programs will share their experiences. Their insights will offer valuable guidance on how these funding opportunities can drive company growth and positively impact the local economy.
While the event is open to the public, Amarillo EDC and Texas Workforce Commission particularly encourage community leaders, business owners and management, nonprofit agencies, and educational institutions to attend. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about resources that can help build a strong, more skilled workforce.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Time: 8:30 A.M.
Location: Amarillo Area Foundation – 919 S Polk St Amarillo, TX 79101 (Buckingham Room)
RSVP: RSVP Form or call 806-379-6411
For more information, please contact Caylar at caylar@amarilloedc.com or 806-379-6411
The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (Amarillo EDC) is the primary economic development engine of the Amarillo community, responsible for industry growth and job creation through business attraction and retention initiatives. The mission of the Amarillo EDC is to attract businesses to Amarillo which offer highly skilled, highly paid positions; to expand and retain existing local businesses in Amarillo; and to foster a business environment conducive to entrepreneurship. Learn more at www.amarilloedc.com.
Caylar Harper
Director of Marketing & Workforce Initiatives
Amarillo EDC | 806-379-6411
Randall County Sheriff’s Office Receives “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency” from the Texas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program
The Randall County Sheriff’s Office received the award of “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency” from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. In 2006 the Accreditation Program was created to evaluate a Law Enforcement Agency’s compliance with over 173 Best Business Practices for Texas Law Enforcement. These Best Practices were carefully developed by Texas Law Enforcement professionals to assist agencies in the efficient and effective delivery of service and the protection of individual rights. These Best Practices cover all aspects of law enforcement operations including use of force, protection of citizen rights, vehicle pursuits, property and evidence management, and patrol and investigative operations.
This voluntary process required the Randall County Sheriff’s Office to conduct a critical self-review of the agency’s policies, procedures, facilities, and operations. Beginning in June of 2023, the Sheriff’s Office began the lengthy process to become an “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency” by preparing proofs of compliance for each of the Texas Law Enforcement Best Business Practices. Upon completion of the internal review, an outside audit and review was requested. The on-site review is conducted by trained Police Chiefs from other areas of our state. The result of this review was then sent to the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Committee for final analysis and decision to award “Accredited” status.
In August 2024, the Sheriff’s Office was notified that it had been awarded the coveted “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency” award. The Randall County Sheriff’s Office becomes the second Sheriff’s Office in the state to be accredited. This process provided for an independent review of the Sheriff’s Office operations. It should assure the citizens of Randall County that its Sheriff’s Office is continuously showing dedication to the craft of law enforcement.
The official award presentation will take place during Commissioners Court at 501 16th St., Suite 305, Canyon, TX, on September 10, 2024, at 9:00 am. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office will be honored at the Texas Police Chiefs Association annual conference in April.
Thanks,
David Henry
Media Relations Manager
Office of Engagement & Innovation
Sgt. Hillary Garcia
Public Information Officer
Randall County Sheriff’s Offic
9100 S. Georgia St.
Amarillo TX 79118
806-468-5755 (work)