Census job fairs each Thursday (9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th) at the Workforce solutions in Amarillo at 1206 W 7th St.
Wildfire preparation meeting set Jan. 9 in Canadian
The Northeast Texas Panhandle “Wildfire Preparedness Meeting” will be on Jan. 9 in Jones Pavilion, 1101 N. 6th St., Canadian.
Tim Steffens talks about pasture recovery after fires in Hemphill County in 2017. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Kay Ledbetter)
This joint meeting is hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agriculture and natural resources agents in Ochiltree, Lipscomb, Hemphill, Roberts, Wheeler and Collingsworth counties.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and there is a $10 fee. The program will begin at 10 a.m., and lunch will be provided, sponsored by Plains Land Bank, Pampa/Perryton.
The program will include the following speakers and topics:
– Tim Steffens, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension range specialist, Canyon – “How Do I Prepare for a Potential Wildfire?”
– Ashley Johnson, Texas A&M Forest Service, Amarillo and Childress regional fire coordinator – “Fuels and Fire Within Moments.”
– Fire Chiefs Paul Dutcher/Perryton, Robert Ford/Wheeler and Scott Brewster/Canadian – “How to Help Your First Responders Fight Less Fire Faster.”
The program will conclude with all speakers participating in a panel discussion.
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MEDIA INQUIRIES
Andy Holloway
andy.holloway@ag.tamu.edu
806-323-9114
Kay Ledbetter
806-677-5608
skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu
Introduction to Business Ownership
January 9th 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
What is sales tax?
What is a tax ID?
What is a DBA or an LLC?
Learn the best way to develop your business concept, determine a market strategy, organize your business operations and determine your legal structure.
Feel free to bring your lunch.
Information Release
January 8, 2020 – On Thursday, January 9, 2020, the Amarillo Fire Department will be conducting a Badging Ceremony for ten firefighters who recently completed their probationary year with the department. The ceremony will be hosted at AFD’s Fire Administration Building, 310 S. Van Buren and will begin at 3 p.m.
This ceremony is a fire service tradition and has been conducted by AFD for many years during our annual Awards Ceremony. However, AFD has chosen to celebrate this milestone in these firefighters’ careers with a dedicated event moving forward. When a firefighter begins their employment with AFD, they receive a Probationa1y Firefighter Badge that is worn with their uniform. Each firefighter remains a Probationary Firefighter for one year. Throughout that initial year of their career, firefighters must pass written and hands-on tests, showing competency in their knowledge and skills, learn the policies and procedures of AFD, and integrate with their associated crews as an effective member of the team.
Upon completion of this year, probationary firefighters are relieved of their “probationary” status and awarded an Amarillo Fire Department Firefighter Badge. This is a symbol of membership of our department, the commitment to excellence and their dedication to their job. It is not an award. Rather, it is a symbolic right of passage into the brotherhood of firefighters.
The ceremony will be followed by light refreshments and photo opportunities for firefighters and their family in attendance. Media is invited to attend. Please direct any questions to the A.FD Office of Public Affairs, 806.378.9340.
Join us for our first Business After Hours of 2020! Take advantage of this great opportunity to promote yourself and your business by networking with other Chamber members and guests at our Business After Hours happening Thursday, January 9th from 5-7pm at Ascension Academy at 9301 Ascension Parkway (just behind Street Toyota).
You’ll get to mix and mingle, shake some hands and swap business cards and stories over some great food and drinks. It’s completely FREE for you to attend and enjoy, so get the most out of your membership by getting more involved with your Chamber. Feel free to bring a friend or colleague so they can learn more about the Chamber and how networking can help grow their business. You might even win a door prize.
Be sure and check out below the short video chat we had this morning with Megan Nelson, Director of Marketing for Ascension Academy, about the After Hours, the history of this school celebrating their 20th year and more.
Get more information on our After Hours and see pictures from previous events on our website at http://www.amarillo-chamber.org/after-hours-networking.html .
We hope to see you Thursday at Ascension Academy.
Mindfulness At The Museum: Art Centered
Namaste! Find your center at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum on January 4th with their friendly “back to basics” Yoga class. The class will be held in PPHM’s art galleries from 10 AM to 12 PM. Enjoy the art that surrounds you while exercising.
Press Release for 35th Tri-State Open Chili Championship
Tall in Texas Chili Pod presents the 35th Tri-State Open Chili Championship benefiting Make-A-Wish North Texas on January 11. 2020 at the Rex Baxter Building on the Tri-State Fairgrounds. Presenting sponsors are AutoNation Chevrolet, Reed Beverages, and Southwest Airlines. Doors will open to the public at 11:30. Tasting cups will be available for $5 each until the chili runs out. There will be a silent auction, a raffle drawing for Southwest Airline tickets, and live music by The Buster Bledsoe Band. Enjoy chili from around 100 of the best chili teams in the state of Texas. Chili entries will be accepted up to the morning of the event. For more information contact Pam Matheson at 806-674-8423.
Thanks!
Karen Logan
Development Officer
Make-A-Wish® North Texas
1600 S. Coulter
Bldg. A – Ste. 100
Amarillo, TX 79106
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klogan@ntx.wish.org
Direct: 806-358-9943
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Paramount Baptist Church: Winter Bible Conference
The most anticipated conference!
Paramount Baptist Church: Winter Bible Conference
The most anticipated conference!
City Of Amarillo News Conference/APD Chief Ed Drain
To media: Tis email is to alert media to a news conference today (Tuesday, Jan. 14) at 11 a.m. regarding Amarillo Police Department Chief Ed Drain. The news conference will be in Room 105 of Amarillo City Hall. Chief Drain will be in attendance, as will City Manager Jared Miller. Media will be permitted to ask questions. There WILL NOT be an opportunity for interviews before tomorrow’s news conference.
If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call.
Thanks,
Dave