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)
Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the Grand Opening of United Supermarkets – Market Street 
Date: Tuesday, September 10th
Time: 11 AM
Location: 8761 S. Coulter
Wednesday, September 11th, is the OFFICIAL Grand Opening for the public! Market Street – Coulter @ 8761 S. Coulter
SE 10th Avenue Streetscape Project groundbreaking ceremony.
Who: Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee (BNPC), City of Amarillo, and Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
What: Barrio SE 10th Avenue Streetscape Groundbreaking Event
When: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 918 South Houston Street, Amarillo, TX
Why: The BNPC board members, the City of Amarillo, and the Texas Department of Transportation are excited to announce the groundbreaking event for the SE 10th Avenue Streetscape Project. Please join us on September 10, 2024 at 918 South Houston Street, at La Plazita Park, north of Martha’s Hair Salon, for this exciting ceremony.
This project will include installing 9,900 square feet of ADA accessible sidewalks, curbs, and driveways and four ADA access crosswalks on Cleveland, Houston, Roberts, and Ross Streets, 96 trees on the north side, a 10-feet wide designated bike lane and bike racks on the south side of 10th Avenue, 90 street lamps with banner arms, six 96-inch colorful metal benches and six matching trash cans, landscaping on both sides, and at least 100 monogrammed brick pavers (see photos below). The permanent sponsored monogrammed brick pavers will be installed on the north side of 10th Avenue between Houston and Cleveland Streets. This project will cover seven blocks from Garfield Street to Ross Street.
The 10th Avenue Streetscape Project is funded by two Texas Department of Texas (TXDOT) federal grants, one grant for $1,790,434.00 and the other grant for $3,100,000 for a total of 4,890,434, a $750,517.00 match from the City of Amarillo 2016 bond funds, the $32,000 Mary E. Bivins Foundation grant (for 9 benches), The Josephine Anderson Charitable Trust grant (one bench), Los Barrios de Amarillo organization (one bench), and BNPC donations and fundraisers, which will be used to purchase one more 96-inch metal bench and 12 engraved bench plaques to recognize our generous sponsors.
Special thanks to the BNPC Vice-President, David Rosas, for sponsoring free ice cream cones and popsicles and free bottled water by the BNPC for our guests. Pastor Margie Gonzales will begin the ceremony with a prayer. The City of Amarillo will provide 12 shovels for this groundbreaking event. Guests will be present from the City of Amarillo, the BNPC, and the Potter County Commissioners Court and the public is invited.
The Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, was established in March 2017 in coordination with the City of Amarillo with a mission of preserving and revitalizing El Barrio neighborhood one corridor at a time. For more information or to get involved with the BNPC, please contact Teresa Kenedy, President, at (806) 437-6592, visit our website at amarillobarrioneighborhood.com, or email us at: bnpamarillo@gmail.com.
Present: 10th Avenue
Future: 10th Avenue
$250 for 8×8 inch ivory brick paver $150 for 4×8 inch ivory brick paver
Sincerely,
Teresa Kenedy
806.437.6592
Barrio Neighborhood Planning
Committee President
Registration for Destination Medicare is open for people turning 65, new to Medicare! This will be the last session for 2024.
The Area Agency on Aging provides a free 2 hour seminar to help people understand Medicare and information on how to navigate the enrollment, deadlines, and plan options. We offer two different dates and times, we hope that you can attend one of these sessions. In-person attendance is encouraged. Virtual, hybrid option available.
LOCATION:
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
415 SW 8th Ave. Amarillo, TX 79101
REGISTER ONLINE:
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
https://Medicare17.eventbrite.com
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
https://Medicare19E.eventbrite.com
For additional information or questions, contact:
Terrie Campbell
Medicare Benefits Counselor
Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle
(806) 331-2227
Terrie Campbell, LBSW
Benefits Counseling Program Specialist
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
PO Box 9257
Amarillo, TX 79105
Office (806) 331-2227
Fax (806) 350-7896
Randall County Sheriff’s Office
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the Randall County Sheriff’s Office will host its monthly Citizens Academy class. The class will take place at the Sheriff’s Office in the classroom, starting at 6:00 pm. The topic for March will focus on hostage negotiation and our crisis intervention team.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP.
https://forms.office.com/g/bTtUhkmnUq
Sgt. Hillary Garcia
Public Information Officer
Randall County Sheriff’s Office
9100 S. Georgia St.
Amarillo TX 79118
806-468-5755 (work)
Amarillo Sod Poodles: The Soddies kick off their last homestand of the season against the Frisco RoughRiders. (6:35 p.m. Sept. 10; continues through Sept. 15; Hodgetown, 715 S. Buchanan St.; ticket prices vary; 806-803-9547)