We get it…. We’re the home of the Amarillo Sod Poodles Baseball… it seems the colony at our site has taken it to heart!
Community Connections: King Hill
King Hill is well known in local circles and the dance community. But did you know that he is also now a renowned author? Take a peek at some of the amazing photographs that give a glimpse of what King Hill's bestselling book has in store for readers.
He will be doing a book signing at Lone Star Ballet this Sunday, April 22!
Community Connections: 4th Annual Miracle Giveaway
For the 4th year in a row, one very special Amarillo family will be selected to receive a Christmas Miracle: a free car.
WATCH to find out more about this spirited giveaway and how you can enter or nominate someone for entry.
ENTER by visiting this link ---> https://bit.ly/2ZZtqqw
Community Connections: AISD Job Fair & Incentive Opportunity
Amarillo Independent School District is hosting a job fair on November 9, 2021 from 4pm-6pm. They are looking to fill various positions and they've got a special something for new hires: a chance to gain a few extra bucks.
Check out our interview with Paige TeBeest, the Auxiliary Coordinator for AISD.
AISD Website: http://www.amaisd.org
AISD HR Dept: 806-326-1499
Community Connections: On Target
Strecia McCaig is a retired sergeant who is now dedicated to empowering women for life through firearms training. Her extensive experience with gun safety, self defense, and shooting means that she has a wealth of knowledge to share with other women.
Website: http://www.ontargetamarillo.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ontargetamarillo
Sister Bear Shootout
The 3rd annual Sister Bear shootout will be September 25th at River Breaks Ranch! Learn more about what this great event is all about by watching the short-but-sweet interview video and then visiting the event page: https://events.handbid.com/auctions/sister-bear-shoot-2021
**Sister-Bear Foundation's mission is to provide access to adaptive fitness and wellness resources for mobility-impaired adults recovering from a neurological accident or illness to improve their health, functionality, independence, and quality of life.
Ever wonder how they get power poles out of the ground?! We’re here at the transmitter now. Shouldn’t be too long before we’re back on air! You can always listen on the app or newstalk940.com
Community Connections: The Ombudsman Program
Do you know what an ombudsman is? This funky word may be a mouthful, but it is actually the title of a job with an important purpose.
Melissa Tye Whitaker from Amarillo's Area Agency on Aging sat down with us for a short but so-very-sweet interview about the Ombudsman Program and how it impacts the community.
You can find out more about the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program by visiting the following links:
https://apps.hhs.texas.gov/news_info/ombudsman/
https://www.facebook.com/texasltcombudsman
"That's right they're called the Sod Poodles" The official anthem for the Amarillo Sod Poodles is out!