
Communication and Conflict Resolution in the Manufacturing Workplace
Strong communication is the foundation of a healthy workplace. In this workshop, you’ll explore how communication styles, assumptions and stress can lead to conflict—and what you can do to resolve it. You’ll learn strategies to manage disagreements professionally, reduce misunderstandings and build a more positive, solution-focused environment.
This session is ideal for manufacturing professionals and team leaders who want to strengthen communication across roles, reduce tension and improve collaboration.
On Noon, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the WT Enterprise Center, 2300 N. Western St., Amarillo. Free lunch when you RSVP.
For more info go to: https://wtenterprisecenter.com/tmacresolution/
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We are organizing a coordinated response to support the 1,700 affected Tyson employees impacted by the recent layoffs and are asking for your participation. We are seeking hiring employers and community organizations that provide workforce, education, or essential support services to join us for this event. Event Overview
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Tuesday, January 27th
1:30PM-2:30PM
Executive Suites – Conference Room
FirstBank Southwest Building – 21st Floor
600 S. Tyler St.
Regularly- scheduled meetings will be available in person or via zoom – Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month at NOON.
Bring your own lunch and join us at the Executive Suites Conference Room or via Zoom.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a volunteer lead staff supported organization. The landscape of Alzheimer’s and all other dementia is changing exponentially because of volunteers like you. We had much to celebrate in 2025 and Amarillo/Panhandle will make our mark on the END of Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia in 2026!
Marisa Vasquez, MA | Development Manager
Alzheimer’s Association, West Texas Chapter
cell: (806) 412-0729 | ext 8027 | email: mdvasquez@alz.org
24/7 helpline: 800.272.3900 | alz.org

Mark your calendars for these 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
January 13th – February 17th
Hope Choice Center City Building: 1501 S. Taylor
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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.
January 13th – February 17th
Hope Choice Center City Building: 1501 S. Taylor
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Candidate Forum Tuesday, January 27
Texas Republican Primary Candidate Forum
Don’t be complacent be informed and bring a friend!
6:00-6:30 P.M. Doors Open Meet & Greet
6:30 P.M. Forum Begins
AMARILLO FIRST FAMILY SANCTUARY
6101 BELL STREET, AMARILLO, TX

Come join us this Tuesday 27th for the local candidate forum hosted by Amarillo Republicans & High Plains Republican Women.
*Important note: the 1-27 Candidate Forum will replace the January monthly meeting for ARW.
Meet candidates for these offices and get yard signs and brochures.
Candidates in the March 3 Elections will have several minutes to tell you why they are the best candidates for the positions.
Important Dates to Remember for Voting
February 2: Voter Registration Deadline
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DATA PRIVACY DAY
Data Privacy Day on January 28th reminds us each year to review how our data is used. It’s an excellent opportunity to take stock and evaluate our personal cybersecurity
Memorable Events for January 28
1855 – The first locomotive runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean on the Panama Railway.
1915 – The U.S. Coast Guard is created as a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
1956 – Elvis Presley makes his first national television appearance.
1958 – The Lego company patents the design of its Lego bricks.
1986 – Space Shuttle Challenger explodes 75 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, killing all seven crew members.
Seventy-five seconds after its launch, the Space Shuttle Challenger blew up, killing all seven crew members. The Space Shuttle Challenger lifts off on Jan. 28, 1986, from Kennedy Space Center
NATIONAL GIFT OF THE LADYBUG DAY
National Gift of the Ladybug Day on January 28th honors all children with critical illnesses. The day is also an opportunity to raise awareness of childhood illnesses and support the children and the families facing medical differences.
Notable Birthdays for January 28
Lewis Wilson (1920-2000) – The first actor to play Batman in the 1943 film serial Batman.
Don Fraser (1927-2019) – Famous boxing promoter Sugar Ray Robinson, Ruben Olivares, George Foreman).
Alan Alda (1936-) – Actor widely recognized as his role as Captain Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H.

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

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Phillip Flores
Sarah Barnes

