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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Sep 16

The Texas Constitution is a living document that can be modified to suit the needs and wants of Texas citizens. Voters across Texas will decide on 17 proposed State constitutional amendments in the Nov. 4 election.

Texas to hold constitutional amendment election Nov. 4 : Amarillo Tribune

The Texas Constitution is a living document that can be modified to suit the needs and wants of Texas citizens. Voters across Texas will decide on 17 proposed State constitutional amendments in the No...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Sep 9

hAmarillo Independent School District Director of Child Nutrition Martin Diaz said the AISD bakery was established in 2013 to help with the cost of baked goods, but since its establishment, it has come to mean so much more.⁠

'Small but mighty,’ AISD bakery rises to serve more than just baked goods : Amarillo Tribune

According to Amarillo ISD, it is the only school district in Texas that operates its own independent bakery. The Amarillo Tribune stopped by the AISD bakery and met the bakers behind the bread served ...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Sep 8

A Texas bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures and provides abortion medication to Texans recently passed both chambers and is now awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature.

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Bill prohibiting distribution of abortion drugs in Texas on Abbott’s desk : Amarillo Tribune

A Texas bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures and provides abortion medication to Texans recently passed both chambers and is now awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature.

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Market on Tierra Blanca is Randall County’s first full-service food pantry and offers a dignified shopping experience for clients, providing for 25% of their monthly food needs. The Market now serves almost 1,000 clients a month.

The Market on Tierra Blanca provides a dignified shopping experience for those facing food insecurity : Amarillo Tribune

For Hunger Action Month, the Amarillo Tribune is highlighting the Market on Tierra Blanca, Randall County’s full-service food pantry. The Market on Tierra Blanca serves a variety of clients, from seni...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Sep 2

As Texas lawmakers continue to work their way through the second called special legislative session, many of the bills they passed through the regular session went into effect on Monday.

Over 800 bills passed in Texas’s 89th Regular Legislative Session went into effect on Sept. 1, including the “school choice” bill, a bill establishing the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office and a bi...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Sep 2

Since the Amarillo Tribune began publishing, we have received hundreds of thoughtful questions from readers about how we operate and what we stand for. Our presence introduces a new model for local journalism.

Your all-access pass to the Amarillo Tribune’s newsroom : Amarillo Tribune

Since the Amarillo Tribune began publishing in June of last year, we have received hundreds of thoughtful questions from readers about how we operate and what we stand for. As Amarillo’s first 501(c)(...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 29

As part of our ongoing coverage of the Fermi America Advanced Intelligence and Energy Campus coming to Amarillo, the Amarillo Tribune heard from and spoke to officials with Fermi for more details about what will power the campus.

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What fuels Fermi: water, behind-the-meter energy and HALEU : Amarillo Tribune

Overview: As part of our ongoing coverage of the Fermi America Advanced Intelligence and Energy Campus coming to Amarillo, the Amarillo Tribune heard from and spoke to officials with Fermi for more de...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 29

Former Amarillo Mayor Trent Sisemore has been named Fermi America’s Community Lead for the ongoing AI hyper-grid project currently in development. Sisemore is a local entrepreneur who, along with his father, co-owned Jack Sisemore Traveland.

Just in: Trent Sisemore named Community Lead for AI hyper-grid project : Amarillo Tribune

Former Amarillo Mayor Trent Sisemore has been named Fermi America’s Community Lead for the ongoing AI hyper-grid project currently in development.

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 25

On Friday, the States of Florida and Texas filed to intervene in the years-long case in the Northern District Court of Texas, Amarillo Division, regarding the ease of access to mifepristone, a drug commonly used with misoprostol to induce an abortion.

Texas and Florida ask to intervene in mifepristone case : Amarillo Tribune

On Friday, the States of Florida and Texas filed to intervene in the years-long case in the Northern District Court of Texas, Amarillo Division, regarding the ease of access to mifepristone, a drug co...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 21

In 1999, Patsy Britting, a member of the Paramount Terrace Christian Church, was asked by the church to send a Bible to a woman incarcerated in a local jail. Britting sent not only the Bible, but also added a note of encouragement.

Patsy’s Place: a ‘safe place’ for women to grow after incarceration : Amarillo Tribune

Patsy’s Place is a transitional home that offers housing and recovery programs for women struggling with addiction after incarceration. The space was named after Patsy Britting, who helped establish t...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 21

There will be brand new signs along the historic Route 66 corridor in the Texas Panhandle to show the public to where they can get their kicks, thanks to a partnership between the Old Route 66 Association of Texas and the Big Texan Steak Ranch.

Route 66 Signage Project unveiled at Big Texan : Amarillo Tribune

The Old Route 66 Association of Texas and the Big Texan Steak Ranch partnered to launch the Texas Route 66 Signage Project on Thursday. The collaboration, which includes the Texas Department of Transp...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 20

The City of Canyon Commission met Tuesday, where they approved tax increases and discussed proposed downtown renovations, including a railroad crossing rebuild, improved pedestrian spaces, a public restroom and a new park.

City of Canyon approves tax rate, talks downtown updates : Amarillo Tribune

The City of Canyon Commission met Tuesday, where they approved tax increases and discussed proposed downtown renovations, including a railroad crossing rebuild, improved pedestrian spaces, a public re...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 19

Turning on the lights and scanning the room for “one last time,” Billy took in the space that is the men’s shelter at the Salvation Army of Amarillo.

Billy’s old bunk; how an unhoused man found his footing in Amarillo : Amarillo Tribune

Billy came to Amarillo for a fresh start, but needed some help getting started. The staff and clients at the Salvation Army of Amarillo helped him figure out where to begin. Later, he went to Transfor...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 18

Friday morning, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session to convene at noon that day, immediately following the adjournment sine die of the first session.

House Democrats return to Texas; new special legislative session begins : Amarillo Tribune

Friday morning, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session to convene at noon that day, immediately following the adjournment sine die of the first session. Though the House adjou...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 15

United Way released its Community Status report for the year 2024 for Potter and Randall counties. The annual report measures social service programs’ use and identifies what services may be needed in the future.

Child care accessibility ‘barrier’ for Amarillo families : Amarillo Tribune

United Way released its Community Status report for the year 2024 for Potter and Randall counties. The annual report measures social service programs’ use and identifies what services may be needed in...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 15

The Amarillo City Council directed staff to prepare a budget without a proposed street maintenance fee, and to try to find $2 million more to increase the percentage of raises the City can deliver to both citizen employees and public safety officers.

Amarillo City Council says ‘no for now’ to street maintenance fee : Amarillo Tribune

The Amarillo City Council directed staff to prepare the budget without a proposed street maintenance fee, and asked them to try to find around $2 million more to increase the percentage of raises the ...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 13

The Potter County District Clerk’s Office has seen a mass exodus of employees. Former employees told us 28 out of 30 have left, and this year, Potter County reached a confidential settlement with eight employees to the tune of over $170 thousand.

‘Toxic work environment’ allegedly led to near-complete turnover in District Clerk’s Office : Amarillo Tribune

Since 2021, the Potter County District Clerk’s Office has seen a mass exodus of employees. Former employees told us 28 out of 30 have left, and this year, Potter County reached a confidential settleme...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 13

At the Amarillo City Council meeting on Tuesday, the council discussed the City’s procurement process, changes to food establishment permitting, and asked for the staff to reassess proposed contracts to move some of the work in-house.

Amarillo City Council talks cutting back on contractor and consulting fees at Tuesday meeting : Amarillo Tribune

At the Amarillo City Council meeting on Tuesday, the council discussed the City’s procurement process, changes to food establishment permitting, and asked for the staff to reassess proposed contracts ...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 12

Hope Village invites the community to check out the space in its soft launch ahead of its grand opening on Aug. 15.

Hope Village opens doors to community; the Amarillo nonprofit houses coffee, ice cream shops and deli : Amarillo Tribune

Hope Village, which currently houses a coffee shop, a deli and an ice cream shop, employs Amarilloans with intellectual and physical disabilities and prepares them to enter the outside workforce. Its ...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 11

Texas House Democrats have been out of the chamber for over a week, preventing the House from taking action on a new congressional redistricting map.

Texas House fails to reach quorum for over a week; how State officials are attempting to rectify the Democrats’ walkout : Amarillo Tribune

Texas House Democrats have been out of the chamber for over a week, preventing the House from taking action on a new congressional redistricting map, along with all other legislation proposed before t...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 11

Saturday night at the George Washington Carver Elementary Academy Campus, dozens of Carver School graduates, alongside their friends and family, celebrated the 75th anniversary of the historic school.

In Pictures: Carver Dragons celebrate historic school : Amarillo Tribune

Saturday night, at the George Washington Carver Elementary Academy Campus, dozens of Carver School graduates, alongside their friends and family, celebrated the 75th anniversary of the historic school...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 7

Amarillo Little Theatre will present “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” Aug. 14- 24 in the ALT Adventure Space at 2751 Civic Circle.

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Amarillo Little Theatre invites audiences to peek inside the ward with ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ : Amarillo Tribune

Amarillo Little Theatre will present “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” starting Aug. 14 in the ALT Adventure Space. ALT’s production of the play featuring the iconic Nurse Ratched corresponds with the...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 7

The George Washington Carver Elementary Academy, located at 1905 NW 12th, is a school nestled in Amarillo’s North Heights community. Saturday at 6:00 p.m., the auditorium will be filled with community members celebrating the anniversary of Carver School.

Carver Dragons, friends and family returning to former campus to celebrate historic school : Amarillo Tribune

The George Washington Carver Elementary Academy campus, located at 1905 NW 12th, is a magnet school nestled in Amarillo’s North Heights community. On Saturday at 6:00 p.m., the auditorium will be fill...

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 6

The Potter County Commissioners Court heard an update on findings from the architectural firm the court is consulting with for the jail expansion project.

Potter County Commissioners Court receives update from firm on jail expansion : Amarillo Tribune

The Potter County Commissioners Court heard an update on findings from the architectural firm the court is consulting with for the jail expansion project.

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Amarillo Tribune @amarillotribune.bsky.social · Aug 6

Leaders from all 10 Texas Public Broadcasting Stations from across the state met at Amarillo College on Wednesday as Panhandle PBS began its annual two-day meeting, which will run through Thursday.

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PBS leaders meet in Amarillo to discuss future funding following federal funding cuts : Amarillo Tribune

Leaders from all 10 Texas Public Broadcasting Stations from across the state met at Amarillo College on Wednesday as Panhandle PBS began its annual two-day meeting, which will run through Thursday.

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