Justin Ward
Coming Home Program Coordinator
Community Development
806-690-5477
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport to Host TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event
AMARILLO – Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (RHAIA) will be hosting a TSA Pre-Check® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013.
Travelers will be able to enroll or renew their membership at RHAIA from October 7-10 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
The TSA PreCheck Application Program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents. The enrollment process is quick, convenient, and even faster when the application is completed online beforehand.
During the in-person appointment, applicants are required to provide identity and citizenship documents, fingerprints and a photo will be captured, and then pay for the application fee. IDEMIA offers TSA PreCheck enrollment for $76.75 and if approved, travelers get a five-year membership with the program.
Following the in-person enrollment appointment, most applicants receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) in about three to five days. The KTN number must be added to flight reservations to enjoy TSA PreCheck benefits.
TSA PreCheck was created in October 2011 as a way to provide low-risk travelers with a smoother experience through airport security. It is a great option for travelers looking to save time. Enrolled members have access to TSA PreCheck dedicated screening lanes at over 200
participating U.S. airports nationwide, and 99% of members wait 10 minutes or less in a screening lane. TSA PreCheck passengers travel with ease and keep their shoes, belts and light jackets on and keep laptops, 3-1-1 liquids and food items in their bags.
Travelers unable to make the RHAIA enrollment event but still interested in enrolling in the TSA PreCheck Application Program can complete the application online and schedule an appointment at one of IDEMIA’s 630-plus enrollment centers nationwide.
To get started visit: https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.
For more information on the TSA PreCheck program, visit https://www.tsa.gov/
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Thanks,
David Henry
Media Relations Manager
Office of Engagement & Innovation
O: 806-378-5219
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).
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
Good morning!
We are proud to announce the details of the Amarillo International Film Festival! Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to schedule an interview or live appearance. We’d love to share more about this exciting annual event!
Thank you,
Sherman
Festival Director
CONTACT:
Sherman Bass
Festival Director
Amarillo International Film Festival
Phone: 806-414-2576
Email: sherman@visitamarillo.com
| Amarillo International Film Festival Expands
With Two Screening Room and Films From Eight Countries
The Amarillo Film Society and the Greater Amarillo Film Commission, with generous support from the Tecovas Foundation and the Amarillo Area Foundation, are proud to announce the details for the second annual Amarillo International Film Festival, Oct. 9–11, 2025, at Arts in the Sunset.
Sixty-two films, including narrative and documentary features and student, narrative and documentary shorts, will fill the three-day festival. Films from Austria, Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, Russia, Spain and the United Kingdom will be included, along with films from California, Colorado, Illinois, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island and Utah. Texas filmmakers hail from Amarillo, Austin, Dallas, Denton, Euless, Rockwall, San Antonio, Spring, The Colony, Weslaco and Wichita Falls.
A VIP screening of four documentary short films will follow a VIP reception to kick off the festival Thursday evening. Two seminars will take place between film blocks: Friday’s “Making the Micro-Budget Movie” with director John Putch and Saturday’s “Filming in Texas” with Stephanie Whallon and Fred Poston.
For more information, including festival passes, full sponsor list, a detailed schedule and details for all selected films, visit amarillofilmfestival.com.
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Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle
PO Box 15127
Amarillo, TX 79105-5127
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We are so excited about our upcoming POP DROP & GIVE event at Unted Supermarkets in Canyon, Texas on Saturday October 11th 2025.
This event makes a tremendous impact on our ministry as last year we doubled the amount of food gathered up for our local neighbors and families in need.
We ended up with 1600 students at the end of last school year—and are still gathering students as we speak. CISD is growing!!—we look to grow another 11% approximately this year. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with David and Natascha Manley/PRO-Lift Garage Doors of Amarillo as they continue to bless our ministry through their efforts at the upcoming food drive! The food gathered will help so much as we provide food each weekend to students throughout 732 square miles of the Canyon School District! We are asking for pop tart donations—meat sticks, capri sun fruit drinks as well as granola bars! Any gift would be a tremendous blessing!
Thank you so much for ALL your help making this the best event possible! We are grateful!
Cindy
RE: DINO DAY AT PPHM
CANYON, TEXAS — Adventure roars back to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum with Dino Day on October 11th! From 2–5 p.m., families can enjoy prehistoric fun on PPHM’s East Lawn, in recognition of Archeology Month. Admission is $5 for everyone.
This year’s event has some exciting new additions:
- Animal Encounters with the Amarillo Zoo
- T-Rex Skull—Get up close to the king of the dinosaurs
- Fun with Fossils
- Lawn Games & Scavenger Hunt
- Dino Crafts & Face Painting
- A raffle ticket included with every Dino Day admission!
From kids to kids-at-heart, everyone will enjoy this celebration of paleontology, history, and fun.
Every ticket helps support PPHM and the work we do to share history with our community. Thank you for roaring alongside us!