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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
Tracy Sommers (she,her,hers)
West Texas Area Director
www.afsp.org/westtexas
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
tsommers@afsp.org
T: 806.670.1227
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Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle
PO Box 15127
Amarillo, TX 79105-5127
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It’s now time to reserve your spot for our 7th Annual Sister-Bear Shoot!
Your support is what allows us to continue “Providing Neurological Hope for the High Plains” and fulfilling the mission to serve those in our community.
This year’s event hosts a Friday night steak dinner and concert, September 26th from 6-11pm to be hosted at The 4th Warehouse at 314 S. Jefferson. Enjoy a steak dinner, open bar, opportunity for great prizes, live music by Tennessee Tuckness & Band, special access to our live auction, and end the night dancing away at the Scotty Alexander concert! Seating is limited, so make sure you act fast!
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Make plans to attend NAVY WEEK in Wichita Falls!
Join the Northwest Texas APEX Accelerator Center and Midwestern State University Small Business Development Center for an insightful session with the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) in Wichita Falls, TX. This event will provide valuable information for small businesses, covering DON OSBP achievements and goals, the Mentor-Protégé Program, preparation for the DON procurement process, available resources, and more.
Representatives from DON OSBP, Navy SBIR/STTR*, NWT APEX Accelerator, MSU SBDC, Texas Department of Transportation, Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce, Wichita Falls Independent School District, and Sheppard Air Force Base will be in attendance, offering opportunities to connect and learn more about their programs and services.
September 17 | 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM CDT | No cost
Location: Midwestern State University, Dillard College of Business Room 189, 2455 Hampstead Lane, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
To register, sign up HERE.
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Are you new to QuickBooks Online or making the switch from the Desktop version? This one-day, hands-on workshop is designed just for you!
September 17th, 2025
9am – 3pm
WTEC, 2300 N Western St., Amarillo, TX
Lunch is included with your registration!
You’ll learn how to:
- Create and manage your QuickBooks Online account
- Record and organize financial transactions
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Manage customer, vendor, employee, loan, and inventory records
- Use QuickBooks to support and scale your business
This workshop is ideal for small business owners, farmers, ranchers, and anyone wanting a solid foundation in QuickBooks Online.
Presented by DeDe Jones, a seasoned QuickBooks user and Risk Management Specialist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in the Amarillo District.
Please bring your personal laptop, so you can access the QuickBooks test file during the workshop. If you do not have a laptop, please notify us at least 7 days in advance. If available, one will be provided for you.
Seats are limited—don’t miss this chance to level up your business skills with expert guidance.
Sign Up Link: https://nwtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16790
**CANCELLATION POLICY** Cancellations received at least 24 hours before the event will receive a full refund. No refund will be given for cancellations less than 24 hours before the workshop.
Co-hosted by America’s SBDC at WTAMU and the WT Enterprise Center.
A member of the Northwest Texas SBDC Network. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. This event is open to all; registration may be required. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Calista Maldonado at 806-651-5151
If you have any questions, Calista Maldonado!
Thank you,
Calista Maldonado | Program Coordinator
America’s SBDC at WTAMU
(806) 651-5151
AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Crime Laboratory will host an open house and tour on Wednesday, Sept. 17 in honor of National Forensic Science Week.
During the open house and tour, media will have an opportunity to hear from members of DPS’ Crime Laboratory Division about the type of specialized work they perform in supporting law enforcement. DPS’ Regional Crime Lab Manager will also be available for interviews upon completion of the tour.
Limited space is available. Please RSVP no later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 to cindy.barkley@dps.texas.gov.
WHAT: Open house and tour
B-roll and interviews available
WHEN: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Media should arrive by 9:20 a.m.
WHERE: DPS Amarillo Crime Laboratory
4200 Canyon Drive
Amarillo, TX 79101