DHDC has a grand opening for a NEW exhibit arriving next weekend on September 20th!
We’ll have food trucks, the Amarillo Museum of Art, art-based activities, and even be giving away tickets to the Hoodoo Mural Festival through raffles!
The traveling exhibit’s name is Leonardo’s Lab. It’s all about the “Renaissance Man” himself, Leonardo da Vinci! Guests will be able to build, sketch, test, and design just like him and really get to see how “Art” fits into STEAM. All these fun activities are INCLUDED in admission or Discovery Center Collective membership too!
Below are some photos, but visit DHDC.org to learn more about it! Hope to see some of y’all there.
Best,
Sophia Britto | Advancement Manager
City Council Sets Special Meeting for Tuesday
Agenda Includes Public Hearings/Final Readings
on 2025/2026 Budget and Tax Rate
AMARILLO – Amarillo City Council has scheduled a special meeting Tuesday (September 16) for a second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the City of Amarillo budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year and an ordinance for the City of Amarillo tax rate.
The special meeting will be at 3 p.m. in council chambers in Room 3400 of city hall.
The public is welcome to participate in public hearings for the 2025/2026 budget and tax rate.
To see the special meeting agenda, go to:
https://amarillotx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2759/files/agenda/5506
To see information regarding the 2025/2026 budget and tax rate, go to the Public Notices option at: www.amarillo.gov/
The special meeting will be broadcast online at:
www.amarillo.gov/view-city-council-meetings/
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
O: 806-378-5219
| Our Chosen, Squires, & Pearls programs are starting this fall, and we don’t want you to miss out! |
| Mark your calendars for these fall Mentoring Programs! |
For girls (2nd-6th grade) to find their significance, value and identity in Christ. This fun-filled six-week program, provides a chance for girls to develop relationships with their friends in a safe environment while encouraging kindness, respect, love, and grace.
TUESDAY afternoons: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
September 16th – October 21st
Hope Choice Center City Building: 1501 S. Taylor
The SQUIRES mentoring group for boys(2nd-6th grade) provides character-building lessons and activities geared toward focusing on their identity in Christ. With energetic lessons and activities, boys are taught the qualities of a Godly man.
TUESDAY afternoons: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
September 16th – October 21st
Hope Choice Center City Building: 1501 S. Taylor
Hi Maverick Friends,
We can dream of taking our kids to the beach—but now the beach is coming to us! With 20 tons of sand arriving all the way from Padre Island, over 1,500 area AISD students and Boys & Girls Club members will get the chance to roll up their sleeves, build sandcastles, and experience the creativity, teamwork, and joy that only sand, and imagination can bring.
This event will be full of hands-on fun, family-friendly energy, and inspiring community partnerships. It’s a wonderful opportunity to capture kids discovering the coast right here in Amarillo.
We would love for you or one of your team members to join us in covering this special event and helping us share the story with the wider community!
We will see you there at Shark Beach @5 PM ! (1505 E Farm to Market Rd 1151)
PRESS RELEASE
“We can dream to take our kids to the beach but now we don’t have to dream! The kids are coming to us
and 20 tons of sand is coming all the way from Padres Island,” states Donna Soria.
WHO: Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo
Along with Shark Beach
WHAT: Sandcastle Days at Shark Beach
WHEN: Tuesday, September 16th & Wednesday, September 17th
TIME: 5:00- 7:00 PM
WHERE: Shark Beach, 1505 E Farm to Market Rd 1151
CONTACT: Donna Soria, CEO
donna@maverickclub.org 806-672-2439
The Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo is excited to announce a special two-day event,
Sandcastle Days at Shark Beach, giving 4th and 5th grade Club members, along with 1500
students from area schools, the chance to experience the joy of sand and creativity right in
their own hometown.
The event will take place at Shark Beach, 1505 E Farm to Market Rd 1151, Amarillo, TX 79118,
on Tuesday, September 16th, and Wednesday, September 17th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Children will roll up their sleeves and dive into the fun of sand sculpting, exploring teamwork,
imagination, and hands-on learning in a safe and family-friendly environment. The partnership
between Shark Beach and Maverick Boys & Girls Club brings a taste of the coast to Amarillo,
offering kids an unforgettable experience close to home.
The Maverick Boys & Girls Club continues to provide innovative programs that enrich the lives
of local youth, encouraging creativity, leadership, and community engagement. Events like
Sandcastle Days at Shark Beach showcase the importance of partnerships in bringing unique
experiences to young people in Amarillo.
Members and volunteers are available for interviews.
For more information, please contact Donna Soria at donna@maverickclub.org or (806) 672-
2439.
Britten Hull
Executive Assistant
Maverick Boys & Girls Clubs of Amarillo
britten@maverickclub.org
[o] 806-372-8393
[c] 806-778-4245
KGNC-AM Texas Rangers Baseball Schedule For September 2025
All Times Listed Are Broadcast Start Time
Friday, September 12 – 6:00pm – Texas Rangers at New York Mets
Monday, September 15 – 6:30pm – Texas Rangers at Houston Astros
Tuesday, September 16 – 6:30pm – Texas Rangers at Houston Astros
Wednesday, September 17 – 6:30pm – Texas Rangers at Houston Astros
Friday, September 19 – 6:30pm – Miami Marlins at Texas Rangers
Tuesday, September 23 – 6:30pm – Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers
Wednesday, September 24 – 6:30pm Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers
Friday, September 26 – 6:00pm – Texas Rangers at Cleveland Guardians
Sunday, September 28 – 1:30pm – Texas Rangers at Cleveland Guardians
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NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS DAY
National Professional House Cleaners Day on September 17 recognizes Professional Cleaners for the necessary and skillful trade they provide every day. In homes and businesses across the country, Professional Cleaners create healthier environments. #ProfessionalHouseCleanersDay
CONTACT: Honnah Taylor
806-651-2235
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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Thank you!
Honnah Taylor
Director of Marketing & Communications
Cultural Foundation of the Texas Panhandle
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum | TEXAS Outdoor Musical
D: 806.651.2235 | T: 806.651.2244
cultural foundation | panhandleplains.org | texas-show.com