Special Amarillo City Council Workshop Set for Tuesday
AMARILLO – Amarillo City Council has scheduled a special workshop for Tuesday (March 26) at 8:30 a.m. The workshop will be open to the public and livestreamed on the City of Amarillo YouTube channel.
The workshop will be available online at: www.youtube.com/CityofAmarillo
The workshop will be at council chambers on the third floor of City Hall.
Discussion may include numerous broad topics such as governance and ends policies, public safety, infrastructure, development, community services, parks and recreation, water resources, public works, finance, council strategic pillars and milestones, policies and procedures, the Amarillo City Charter, ordinances, resolutions and other
matters related to the desired direction and plans for the city.
The council may reach broad consensus on the mission, values, priorities, expectations and
governance policies for the city. No final decisions or vote will be taken.
City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday (March 26). The regularly scheduled work session is scheduled for 1 p.m. All meetings will be in council chambers on the third floor of City Hall.
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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Commissioner – Blair Schaffer: Potter County Precinct 2 Town-hall meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Potter County Precinct 2 Invites Community to Town-hall Meeting for Open Dialogue and Collaboration Amarillo, TX
Potter County Precinct 2 cordially invites all citizens of Amarillo and Potter County to participate in a Town-hall meeting aimed at fostering constructive dialogue and collaboration between local leaders and community members. The event will take place on Thursday, April 11th, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Kids Inc Building, located at 2201 SE 27th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79103.
The town-hall meeting will feature esteemed speakers from Potter County Precinct 2, including Commissioner Blair Schaffer, Constable Georgia Estrada, and Justice of the Peace Robert Taylor. These dedicated leaders will address the community and engage in meaningful discussions on matters vital to the progress and well-being of Amarillo and Potter County. All attendees are encouraged to actively participate in the dialogue, ask questions, and share their insights and concerns. This town-hall meeting provides an invaluable opportunity for citizens to voice their opinions, offer suggestions, and collaborate with local officials to drive positive change and enhance our community. Commissioner Blair Schaffer emphasizes the importance of community engagement, stating, “We value the input of our residents and recognize the significance of open communication in shaping the future of our county. This town-hall meeting serves as a platform for productive discourse and mutual understanding between our leaders and the community we serve.” Constable Georgia Estrada adds, “As representatives of Potter County Precinct 2, we are committed to transparency and accountability in our governance. We look forward to hearing from our constituents and working together to address their needs and concerns.” Justice of the Peace Robert Taylor echoes these sentiments, stating, “Our goal is to build a stronger, more cohesive community where every voice is heard and every resident feels empowered.” I urge all citizens to join us at the town-hall meeting and be a part of the conversation.
All residents of Amarillo and Potter County are encouraged to attend this important event and contribute to the ongoing efforts to improve our community. Together, we can make a positive impact and ensure a brighter future for generations to come. For more information about the town-hall meeting, please contact:
Commissioner Blair Schaffer
806-379-2422
Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo
Hello,
We would love to have your team join us for our Earth Day Celebration with Atmos Energy this Saturday!
PRESS RELEASE
ATMOS ENERGY HELPS CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH THE MAVERICK BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMARILLO!
“Atmos Energy has gone above and beyond in their support of the kids Earth Day project!” said Donna Soria, CEO and Executive Director of the Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo. “Their commitment to supporting our mission of serving all the kids in our community that need us is truly inspiring!”
WHO: Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo & Atmos Energy Employees & Their Families
WHAT: Planting Trees and Community Clean-Up for Earth Day
WHEN: Saturday, April 27
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: New Light Ministries (1001 NE 24th Ave. Amarillo, TX 79107)
CONTACT: Ashley Hampton, ashleyh@maverickclub.org, (918) 801-6608
The Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo is excited to announce its Earth Day celebration, taking place on Saturday, April 27th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at New Light Ministries, located at 1001 NE 24th Ave. This event aims to teach kids at the Maverick environmental stewardship and community engagement through tree planting and community clean up with employees and their families from Atmos Energy.
“Trees and kids both represent life, and we believe in this project that the Maverick is doing in this community, and we wanted to be a part of it and Earth Day is the perfect kick-off to say our planet, our kids, and this project will be around for a long, long time!” said Michael Gonzales, Atmos Energy.
The kids from the Club will be paired with Atmos employees and together will plant 7 fruit trees and participate in a neighborhood community cleanup effort to beautify the surrounding area of the new camp location at New Light Ministries. Together the Maverick and Atmos are highlighting the significance of community partnerships in building a sustainable future for our community, our kids, and even our world.
Every year, summer registration fills up in minutes causing an immediate waiting list for parents who are trying to stay in the workforce. This year the Maverick is trying to meet the community’s need by serving up to 100 more kids by adding an additional location. The Maverick will offer two different camps to choose from: The traditional daily summer camp on Lincoln Street or the new addition- Performing Arts Summer Camp located at New Light Ministries, 1001 NE 24TH.
Members of the Club specifically selected this new location for their Earth Day project in preparation for the new camp. It will be an exciting day as auditions to be in the Performing Arts Summer Camp will be held while the Earth Day project is going on outside. This Friday, 4/26, and Saturday, 4/27, offers a chance for talented individuals to secure a spot with tuition covered. The Performing Arts Summer Camp provides a dynamic platform for young individuals to explore their creativity and talent across various disciplines, including music, dance, drama, and more. By participating in the camp, children can foster confidence, teamwork skills, and a lasting appreciation for the arts and will be able to leave with their first portfolio!
Thank you,
Ashley Howard
Charitable Engagement Director
Maverick Boys & Girls Clubs of Amarillo
ashleyh@maverickclub.org
[o] 806-372-8393
[c] 918-801-6608
Ascension Academy Academic Signing Day
We would love for you to help us celebrate our 15 graduating Seniors at Ascension Academy Tuesday, April 30th, as we host an Academic College signing event! Please see the attached details about the event and the college destinations for each Senior. This class of 15 Seniors has earned nearly 2.3 million in merit-based scholarships!
We hope to see you here, and we hope that you will help us give them some recognition in our community for all of their hard work.
Ascension Academy to Hold Academic Senior Signing Day
Amarillo, TX — Ascension Academy is pleased to announce
that 100 percent of their high school seniors were accepted to the colleges of their
choice for the next step in their educational journeys.
Fifteen will graduate from Ascension Academy on May 24, 2024. Ascension
Academy will host a Senior Academic Signing Day on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at
2:45 pm, in the Ascension Academy Gymnasium located at 9301 Ascension Pkwy,
to celebrate the academic successes of each senior and their college or university
decision.
At the time of this release, all 15 seniors were accepted to a total of 31 colleges
with $2,296,500 in university-offered, merit-based scholarships.
Two seniors will graduate with not only an Ascension Academy High School Diploma
but also have chosen to take and complete the Diplomas & Degrees program and
will receive an Associate’s Degree from Amarillo College. This rigorous program
required a dedication to extra coursework in addition to the challenging
college-prep classes at Ascension for these students.
Each Senior will have their table decorated for the school they are attending in the
Fall and will sign letters of intent in front of their teachers, peers and families. A list
of names and the schools they will be attending is below:
Everett Anderson- West Texas A&M University
Kiran Bolton- Southern Methodist University
Wesley Brantley- Sterling College
Elijah Chow- Oklahoma State University
Reagan Cruz- University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Caleb Drummond- Texas A&M University
Sophia Hall- University of Nebraska
Sarah Jones- Texas A&M University
Amy O’Brien- Baylor University
Gabrielle Parker- Oklahoma State University
For Immediate Release
Contact: Sarah Silva, Director of Marketing
806.382.1202
Date: May 3, 2022
ssilva@ascensionacademy.org
Gregory Parker- Oklahoma State University, Honors College
Veronica Portillo- Kansas State University
Joseph Raef- West Texas A&M University
Andres Rios- Stephen F Austin University
Smua Cum Laude, Valedictorian and Salutatorian announcements will be made on
May 14th at the Baccalaureate Chapel Ceremony at Ascension Academy.
Media is invited to join Ascension Academy for this special day. Inquiries about
Academic Senior Signing Day should be directed to Marketing Director, Sarah Silva,
at 806-382-1202.
Ascension Academy is the only private college preparatory academy in the Texas Panhandle,
serving students in grades 6-12, in a challenging, faith affirming environment to maximize the
potential of every student. Ascension Academy inspires young people to embrace the school’s
motto, Veritas et Virtus, as they prepare for lives that are both successful and significant. For
more information about Ascension Academy, please visit AscensionAcademy.org.
Thank you in advance. Have a great day!
Let’s Party! Cinco de Mayo event
SUPPORT YOUR AC HISPANIC STUDENTS ASSOCIATION AND HAVE A BLAST!!
Come out to the Clock Tower for a great celebration and much needed brain break!
We will have GREAT prizes for Loteria! – BEATS headphones, JBL Bluetooth speaker, lots of gift cards!!
Tons of candy in the pinata!
Frappes from El Paleton!
Aguas Frescas!
Rockin J Barbecue and Tanya’s Burgers food trucks in the circle drive!
Healing Through Him Ministries Volunteer Meeting
Get ready for some thrilling news next week that will catapult HTHM into our next phase of growth! We are gearing up for a series of exciting events, ranging from the Panhandle Gives Campaign to our inaugural gala in September, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and an array of other incredibly enjoyable fundraising activities! But we cannot pull it off without your help. We are on the lookout for volunteers to bring all of this to life! Our last volunteer meeting was bursting at the seams in the conference room at Palace Coffee, so we have relocated to Grace Church, Room 102, this Saturday, May 11th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Join us for an inspiring session on how you can be a part of something truly special!
From: Jason Britsch Subject: MEDIA ADVISORY: TxDOT Hosts Click It or Ticket Event to Remind Drivers and Passengers to Buckle Up
TxDOT Hosts Click It or Ticket Event to Remind Drivers and Passengers to Buckle Up
More than 60 unbuckled drivers and passengers were killed or seriously injured on Panhandle roads in 2023
| WHEN: | Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10 a.m. |
| WHERE: | Travel Information Center
9700 East I-40 Amarillo, TX 79118
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| MEDIA: | TxDOT seeks to raise awareness about wearing seat belts on Texas roadways |
AMARILLO – In the time it takes to read this sentence, Texans can click their seat belt and save themselves from an early grave — and save their loved ones from the sorrow of preventable loss. To raise awareness, TxDOT will host it’s Click It or Ticket event at the Travel Information Center on Tuesday, May 21 at 10 a.m.
Representatives from the Amarillo Police Department, Potter County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Public Safety and other agencies will join TxDOT to speak about the impact of not wearing your seat belt. *In 2023, there were 62 motor vehicle traffic crashes in the Amarillo District in which unrestrained occupants sustained fatal or serious injuries; these crashes resulted in 21 fatalities and 45 serious injuries. Statewide, there were 1,183 traffic fatalities in which vehicle occupants failed to wear a seatbelt.
In addition to conducting educational outreach, the campaign partners with Texas law enforcement around the state to step up enforcement of seat belt and car seat laws from May 20 through June 2, including Memorial Day weekend. Texas law requires everyone in a vehicle to buckle up or face fines and court costs up to $200. Children younger than 8 years old must be in a child safety seat or booster seat unless they’re taller than 4 feet 9 inches. If they aren’t properly restrained, the driver faces fines up to $250 plus court costs. TxDOT offers free safety seat inspections across the state.
Since Click It or Ticket was launched in Texas in 2002, the seat belt use rate has increased from 76% to more than 90%. Now, 9 of every 10 Texas motorists buckle up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that the Click It or Ticket initiative has saved more than 7,800 lives, prevented 139,000 serious injuries, and resulted in $40 billion in economic savings since its inception in 2002.
TxDOT’s Click It or Ticket campaign is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel to help end the streak of daily deaths. Nov. 7, 2000, was the last deathless day on Texas roadways.
Contact Jason Britsch at jason.britsch@txdot.gov or (806) 356-3256
*Information contained in this advisory represents reportable data collected from Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Reports (CR-3) received and processed by TxDOT as of the report date. The Amarillo district consists of the following counties: Armstrong, Carson, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Gray, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Potter, Randall, Roberts, and Sherman.
We would love to see you and your team at the car wash! Our kids have been working hard to raise money for our buses and they would love your support! Thank you for all that you do for our community!
PRESS RELEASE
“Why can’t we help? Why can’t we raise our own money to fix the buses?” – Maverick kids that overhead staff strategizing solutions for much needed bus repairs.
Teens at Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo Host Car Wash to Raise Funds for Bus Repairs!
WHO: Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo
WHAT: Carwash and Lemonade Stand
WHEN: Friday, July 12th
TIME: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
WHERE: Burger King 1800 S. Georgia St. Amarillo, TX 79109
CONTACT: Ashley Howard, ashleyh@maverickclub.org, (918) 801-6608
The teens of the Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo are rolling up their sleeves and putting on a carwash to raise much-needed funds for bus repairs. The event will take place on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Burger King located on Georgia Street. Alongside the carwash, the teens will also be running a lemonade stand to refresh those who stop by to support this crucial cause.
“The idea came from the kids! Back when we had a bus breakdown in the school year, United Way was gracious to pay half of that bill with emergency funds. We were trying to think of ways to raise the other half of the bill, which is a little over $4,000. The kids said we can have a car wash! Why can’t we raise our own money?”, said Donna Soria, CEO. “They have been planning since before summer.”
The teens are enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to their community and help ensure the continuity of the Club’s services. By washing cars and selling lemonade, they aim to raise the necessary funds to get the buses back in working order. “We hope the community will come out to support us,” said Kai, a teen member of the Club. “Every car washed, and every cup of lemonade sold brings us one step closer to fixing our buses.”
The Maverick Boys & Girls Club relies heavily on its buses for various essential activities, including field trips and transporting children from schools to the main Dykeman Site. Unfortunately, these buses are currently in desperate need of repairs, risking our ability to serve the kids in Amarillo who need us most. “Our buses are a lifeline for the children we serve,” said Donna Soria, CEO/Executive Director of the Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo. “Without them, we would struggle to provide safe and reliable transportation for our kids, which is why this carwash is so important.”
The Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo invites all community members to join them at Burger King on Georgia Street this Friday. Your support will help guarantee that the children of Amarillo have the transportation they need to access the enriching programs and activities offered by the Club. Together, we can make a difference and keep our buses running smoothly for the kids who depend on them.
Ashley Howard
Charitable Engagement Director
Maverick Boys & Girls Clubs of Amarillo
[o] 806-372-8393
[c] 918-801-6608
Empowering Older Adults Conference” Sept.24th 8:30 – 4:30, Region 16
Hi DJ,
We are busy with great educational events! This one is happening next Tuesday and filling up fast.
So if people would like to have a lunch, then we ask that they register by no later than Monday morning 10:00am.
Thank you so much,
Terrie
Registration Link- https://wtamuuw.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55z13xPGg83HDF4
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
Christian Women’s Convention
Amarillo to Host Christian Women’s Convention
The Historic Texas Northwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction presents the 45th Annual Women’s Convention, March 12-14, at Temple of Praise, 1900 West Amarillo Boulevard. Bishop John C. Brown, host pastor.
This power-packed convention will include dynamic speakers during day and night services, prayer, praise and worship and much more!
Wednesday, March 12th, – 10am Mission outreach ministries. This will include nursing homes’ visitation, and partnering with local social service agencies to help meet the needs of the homeless population, women with children, and others who are less fortunate. Also, “Civic Night,” evening service will begin at 7pm and will feature anointed congregational singing, various choirs, psalmists and musicians. During this time, both city and county officials will be acknowledged for their service.
Thursday thru Friday Day services – 10am: Daily Prayer and Consecration; 11am – Educational Institute, followed by praise and worship day service speakers.
Thursday, March 13th (7pm) Official Night. keynote speaker: Bishop W.H. Watson III, (Lubbock, Texas) Jurisdictional Prelate and 2nd Vice Chairman of the Board of Bishops of the Church of God in Christ, Inc.
Friday, March 14th- 9:30 Prayer Breakfast (tickets are $30). 11Am Educational Institute, 12pm – day service
7pm keynote speaker is Renee Winston. Winston is an international evangelist and shepherdess in the Church of God In Christ. She is a mother, singer, and entrepreneur. Additionally, Renee is known for reaching the multitudes because of her passionate love for God and people. In 2017, Renee released a song titled “Only God Can Do It.” It continues to inspire both secular and Christian audiences via a myriad of platforms. In 2018, Renee released a book titled “Only God Can Do It,” the story being the song, that depicts her testimony. Also, in 2017, Renee was the first female Regional President of Evangelism in the United States of America. She pastors Abundant Remnant Ministries Church of God in Christ – San Francisco.
More than 200 are expected to attend the convention throughout the week. “We have
conventions to train, educate, inspire and uplift women for ministry for better homes, better communities and ultimately a better world,” said Mother Mary Barnes, Jurisdictional Supervisor.
Moving forward, Mother Barnes’s vision for the women’s department is to see anointed women of God equipped to wage warfare “against the devil to the saving of souls for the
Kingdom of God.” To do this, she said, “each one must reach one, so that no woman is left behind. I do believe that everybody is somebody in the work of the Lord.”
Bishop W.H. Watson, III, who oversees approximately 70 churches in the TXNWJ, said, “I believe our country is on a precipice of complete moral decay. The family structure is being weakened; marriage as defined in the bible is being redefined by our government.” He went on to say, “Many people are being guided by opinions of the crowd versus the Word of God.” Watson added that he is glad there are praying women of God who are “are maintaining and even lifting the standard. Mother Mary Barnes (supervisor of the Texas Northwest Women’s Department) is doing a tremendous job of leading the department in this millennium. I am looking forward to the Texas Northwest Women’s Convention because I believe both women and men alike will be encouraged and energized and trained to win souls for Christ and foster holy living in this day and time.”
Mother (Jurisdictional title) Mary Barnes’s Biography
Mother Barnes was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost in February 1973 while attending a revival, under the anointed preaching of the late Superintendent Sylvester Colter of Phoenix Arizona.
She was installed as the Jurisdictional Supervisor of Texas Northwest Jurisdiction,
Church of God in Christ, Inc. on November 6, 2009 in Memphis, TN by the International
General Supervisor Mother Willie Mae Rivers. She is seventh in succession of Supervisors for Texas Northwest Jurisdiction, succeeding the retired Supervisor Emeritus, Mother Victorine Mackey.
Mother Barnes received her license as an Evangelist Missionary in 1978 in the Arizona Jurisdiction, under the leadership the late Bishop Felton King and the late Mother Ola H. Garner, State Supervisor. She also served seven years as the State Young People Willing Workers Chairlady of the Arizona Jurisdiction, until moving to Texas in 1986. Mother Barnes began her career in mortgage banking in February, 1972, and has worked in all facets of mortgage banking including management of a National Mortgage
Lending Operation; former Vice President of Underwriting in the corporate offices of Allied Home Mortgage Corporation in Houston, TX, until the Lord lead her to start her own business in March 2002. She was then named Executive Branch Manager of Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation with offices in Brownwood and Buda, Texas.
She attended Arizona State University, Phoenix College and the Institute of Financial Education majoring in Financial Education and business. She is a Certified Mortgage Banking Underwriter, FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter, VA Automatic Underwriter, and a certified IFA Residential Appraiser. She also has education in the medical field as an EKG Technician, Emergency Medical Technologist, Nursing Assistant and Medical Transcriptionist. Mother Mary Barnes and her husband (now resting in the arms of Jesus), Deacon Rudolph Barnes, Sr., have two sons and two daughters (one daughter is deceased). Additionally, she is a grandmother and great grandmother.