Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrated September 15 to October 15 to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation. The observation began in 1968 was expanded by President in 1988. In this month we give extra recognition to the impact of history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more. Latinos continue to help fuel our economy and enrich our nation as entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, entertainers, scientists, public servants, and more. Here’s to 57 years of achievements!
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Proximity: Rarely Seen Paintings from PPHM Come to WTAMU’s Dord Fitz Formal Gallery
Canyon, Texas — Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum and West Texas A&M University Art Program proudly present Proximity: Paintings from Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, a compelling new exhibition that invites viewers to consider how art brings us closer to one another, to the past, and to place. Exhibition opens August 25.
Featuring rarely seen works from the PPHM collection, Proximity showcases landscapes, portraits, and still life paintings by celebrated Texas artists including Isabel Robinson, Maurice Bernson, Olin Travis, Fred Darge, and Harold Bugbee. These paintings offer more than aesthetic beauty, they become vessels of identity, memory, and regional connection.
“In curating this exhibition, I wanted to highlight not only the individual artists but also the relationships their work creates,” says Deana Craighead, Curator of Art at PPHM. “These paintings reflect a shared geography, a shared history. In many ways, they help define who we are – then and now.”
In a region shaped by wide-open spaces and close-knit communities, Proximity explores how art narrows distance: between artist and viewer, between history and the present, and between the collective and the personal. It’s an opportunity to engage with the cultural richness of the Panhandle-Plains through works that have long been part of our story, yet rarely on public display.
Graduate students Kenedy Wheeler and Madilyn Ballew, serving as curatorial apprentices, have played an active role in developing Proximity as part of their coursework. Their hands-on experience includes selecting artworks, contributing to curatorial discussions, conducting research, drafting extended labels, and assisting with artwork preparation and
installation. Their contributions not only enhance the exhibition but also highlight the museum’s vital role in educating and mentoring the next generation of arts professionals in our region.
This exhibition also marks a continued partnership between PPHM and WTAMU’s Art Program, deepening the commitment to preserving, studying, and celebrating the art of our region. Visitors are encouraged to explore the gallery and reflect on ways art connects us across time and space.
Proximity: Paintings from Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
August 25 – October 24, 2025
Dord Fitz Formal Gallery | Mary Moody Northen Hall | West Texas A&M University.
Admission is free and open to the public during regular gallery hours.
For more information, visit www.panhandleplains.org or call 806.651.2244.
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Canyon Farmers Market: The summer tradition continues weekly with live music, activities, vendors and more. The market is open weekly through Sept. 27. (8 a.m. to noon; Fourth Avenue and 15th Street in Canyon; 806-567-0746)
Telemundo Amarillo and Health the City are doing a Health Fair “Dia de la Salud”.
Date: September 20th
Location: Amarillo Civic Center – Heritage Room
Times:
8a – 11:30 Health Screening and Health Booths
11:30 – 1p Light Lunch and Panel Discussion
Language: Event will be in Spanish
$10 Tickets: Panhandle Tickets
Major Sponsors for marketing:
Atmos; Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health; Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Street Toyota; Amarillo National Bank
Free Screenings:
Blood Pressure; Body Mass Index, Glucose; Vaccinations, and more
Vouchers will be provided for: Mammograms, Cervical Screenings and Cholesterol
Additional Health Booths include:
Harrington Cancer Center; High Plains Oral & Facial Surgeons
Nakai Wellness Center; Full Smile Dental; Dr Sicher; Dillard’s ; Amarillo Pathology; City of Amarillo; Haven Health; Uniting Parents; Texas Panhandle Centers; Panhandle Breast Health; and Dr. Clinic to name a few.
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Sunset Marketown is coming back summer 2025! On Saturday mornings from June 7-September 20 we will be hosting an artisans/artists market alongside the Golden Spread Farmers Market.
A Quick Fix for Amarillo: Repair Café is Back Saturday
AMARILLO – Got a hole in that favorite pair of jeans? The City of Amarillo (COA) Repair Café may be able to save this valued piece of your wardrobe, among other cherished household items.
Jeans are one of the many items that can be repaired at the (COA) Repair Café – a free repair service for all kinds of everyday items, from lamps to computers to clothes.
“Repair Café is a lot of fun – seeing people bring in items that can be repaired and fixed to work as good as new,” said COA Senior Services Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department Kari Bachman. “Don’t throw away a household item that isn’t working properly. Bring it to Repair Café and let’s see if we can give it new life – and at the same time share repair skills with the entire community.”
The Repair Café is set for Saturday (September 20) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Warford Activity Center, 1330 N.W. 18th Ave.
Repair Cafe features volunteer fixers and participants can learn simple repair skills.
What to bring: Each family is welcome to bring one item for repair. If time allows, additional items may be accommodated. Participants must stay with their items during the repair process – this is a hands-on experience to learn alongside volunteer fixers.
Fixable items include dull kitchen knives, clothing/textiles, bicycles, household appliances under 40 pounds, wooden furniture under 40 pounds and computers/electronics under 40 pounds.
Registration is not required.
For more information contact Kari Bachman at (806) 678-8359.
Also for more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov.
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David Henry
Media Relations Manager
Office of Engagement & Innovation
david.henry@amarillo.gov
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