Small Business Partner Applications open!
The Engler College of Business, in partnership with the WT Enterprise Center and America’s SBDC at WTAMU, is hosting its 3rd annual Buff Business Summit & Competition. High school students from across Amarillo and Canyon will be competing to solve challenges presented by local small businesses. Have a challenge to solve in your business or perhaps a new idea you want help implementing? Apply today to participate as a Small Business Partner!
There is no cost to you to participate. Applications close Monday, November 3rd. Check out the Small Business Partner FAQ for more information and apply at wtsbdc.com/buffbusiness.
Please let me know if you need anything else!
Thank you,
Calista Maldonado | Program Coordinator
America’s SBDC at WTAMU
(806) 651-5151
Small Business Partner Applications open!
The Engler College of Business, in partnership with the WT Enterprise Center and America’s SBDC at WTAMU, is hosting its 3rd annual Buff Business Summit & Competition. High school students from across Amarillo and Canyon will be competing to solve challenges presented by local small businesses. Have a challenge to solve in your business or perhaps a new idea you want help implementing? Apply today to participate as a Small Business Partner!
There is no cost to you to participate. Applications close Monday, November 3rd. Check out the Small Business Partner FAQ for more information and apply at wtsbdc.com/buffbusiness.
Please let me know if you need anything else!
Thank you,
Calista Maldonado | Program Coordinator
America’s SBDC at WTAMU
(806) 651-5151
NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
October 28th sets aside National First Responders Day to honor the men and women who act quickly when an emergency is at hand. #NationalFirstRespondersDay
NATIONAL INTERNAL MEDICINE DAY | October 28
National Internal Medicine Day recognizes the impact of approximately 300,000 Internal Medicine Physicians on October 28. Let’s take time to acknowledge a group of individuals who provide patients specialized care. #NationalInternalMedicineDay
Justin Ward
Coming Home Program Coordinator
Community Development
806-690-5477
TxDOT Traffic Alert: I-40 Exit and Entrance Ramps to be Closed for Illumination Pole Removal
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I-40 exit and entrance ramps to be closed for illumination pole removal |
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October 27, 2025
AMARILLO – On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the I-40 exit and entrance ramps from Paramount Boulevard to Georgia Street will be closed in both directions for the removal of illumination poles. The work is expected to begin at 8:30 a.m. and be completed by 5 p.m.
Please drive with caution and reduce speed through all work zones. All projects are subject to change due to weather, emergency work and other unexpected events. Allow yourself enough time to safely reach your destination if these closures affect your commute. For the most up-to-date road conditions, visit www.drivetexas.org.
| Contact Jason Britsch at jason.britsch@txdot.gov or (806) 356-3256.
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, maritime, rail and public transportation across the state. Connecting You with Texas TxDOT Newsroom |
Jason Britsch
Public Information Officer
Texas Department of Transportation
Amarillo District
5715 Canyon Drive
Amarillo, Texas 79110
(806) 356-3256 O
jason.britsch@txdot.gov
X: @TxDOTAmarillo
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Open from September 20th – January 9th at the Don Harrington Discovery Center.
Calling young artists and inventors! Immerse yourself in the mind of Leonardo da Vinci– building, sketching, testing, and designing, just like the “Renaissance Man” himself. Hands-on activity tables explore his contributions to art, science, anatomy and engineering. Will you recreate da Vinci’s work, or add an exciting twist that’s all your own?
Included with membership or general admission.
Leonardo’s Lab, a traveling exhibit, was developed by Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) and produced in partnership with the Sciencecenter (Ithaca, New York).
Amarillo Cowboy to Call City Hall Home
Hill Family Donates Amarillo Cowboy Statue to COA
Unveiling Ceremony Set for Tuesday
AMARILLO – A figure that depicts the history and tradition of Amarillo will soon call Amarillo City Hall home.
Thanks to the generosity of King and Dianne Hill, a sculpted bust titled the “Amarillo Cowboy” will adorn the third floor of city hall.
The Hills are donating the statue to the city for permanent display.
The official unveiling ceremony is set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday (October 28) outside council chambers on the third floor of city hall, Room 3400.
“Amarillo’s rich history has been built upon the strengths and values of our American cowboy,” said Mayor Cole Stanley. “I can think of no better way to honor and reflect Amarillo’s proud heritage than with this generous and thoughtful donation from King and Dianne Hill and the Hill family.”
The statue donation is the latest from the Hill family to the city, including a bust of Texas Panhandle legend and Comanche Chief Quanah Parker, which was donated in 2022 and adorns Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.
Both works of art were created by King Hill’s father, Jack King Hill
“My wife and I are pleased to share the continued legacy of my father and renowned artist, Jack King Hill, with the citizens of Amarillo and for future generations,” said King Hill. “The ‘Amarillo Cowboy’ bronze statue is a permanent symbol of the grit, determination and perseverance that created our city and celebrates the spirit of rugged individualism for which our area is known.”
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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Thanks,
David Henry
Media Relations Manager
Office of Engagement & Innovation
david.henry@amarillo.gov
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