It is time for the 29th annual Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge.
The business plan competition opens in January, and eligible business owners in Potter and Randall counties will have the opportunity to compete for up to $100,000 in growth funding.
To get started, participants must attend one mandatory orientation session, which covers eligibility requirements, program expectations and how to prepare their five-year business plan.
Orientation dates and RSVP details are available at AmarilloEnterPrizeChallenge.
Sign up for an orientation at AmarilloEnterPrizeChallenge.com!
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NATIONAL HANDWRITING DAY
National Handwriting Day on January 23rd encourages us to put pen to paper and write out our thoughts. According to the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association, it is a chance for all to re-explore the purity and power of handwriting. #NationalHandwritingDay
Notable Birthdays for January 23
Joseph Hewes (1730-1779) – Signer of Declaration of Independence signatory.
John Hancock (1737-1793) – The first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Walter Frederick Morrison (1920-2010) – Invented of the Frisbee.
Anita Pointer (1948-2022) – Singer of the pop group the Pointer Sisters.
Mariska Hargitay (1964-Still Living) – Actress in the long-running t.v. series Law and Order: Special Victims Unit

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Start off the new year with a breath of fresh air on Wildcat Bluff’s trails for just $1! Enjoy a hike with your family, friends, or some time to yourself, and explore the beauty of the High Plains. Trials are open from sunrise to sunset. Drop your admission fees off in our drop box or use our QR codes to pay your fees if you beat us there.


6:30PM, DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM
AMARILLO CIVIC CENTER, HERITAGE BALLROOM

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Evening details
Cocktail attire6:00 PM – Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres in the galleries
7:30 PM – Seated Dinner by Amarillo Club in the Trophy Room
After party in Club OzOn behalf of the Amarillo Museum of Art and the Board of Trustees, we are excited to announce that the 2026 Achievement in Art Exhibition and Gala will honor Oakland-based investment advisers Davis Riemer and Louise Rothman-Riemer and their unique collection of currency-themed contemporary art. We are delighted to invite you to join us for this fun and elegant evening, Saturday, January 24, 2026. This annual exhibition and gala honors notable collectors and collections, inviting the public to view interesting works of art in the beautiful setting of the Amarillo Museum of Art.
Limited tickets available.

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🪄 What Is Illusions After Dark?
Experience one of the most unique and unforgettable magic shows in Amarillo at Amarillo Magic Co. — Amarillo’s Only Magic Venue. Illusions After Dark is a 90-minute, up-close magic experience designed for


