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Nail This Fall’s Looks Amber Morgan, owner of The Mani Camper, recommends a few of her favorite manicure products and trending nail colors for fall.
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Nooks for Books The Nat owner Kasey Tam shows how to create a cozy reading nook for children.
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Not Your Momma’s Casserole Girasol Cafe & Bakery shares recipes for easy and nutritious one-pan meals.
Nursing education in Amarillo, then and now By Jason Boyett
35 The Pursuit of Justice The heartwarming story of an Amarillo police officer and his adopted daughter
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his month we celebrate the rich heritage of nursing education in Amarillo. Our feature, “Municipal Health”, (see page 27) includes a historical timeline of the city’s medical history, nursing definitions, and an overview of the educational programs available to those pursuing a nursing degree. And we tell you why it’s a great time to enter the field of nursing in Amarillo. My Aunt Grace Goodwin was a nurse for many years, and I always admired her no-nonsense approach to life – a quality she needed to raise her four boys and handle my ornery uncle. She earned her nursing degree in 1952, used her skills in the United States Air Force as a military nurse for four years, and after her sons were older returned as a critical care nurse in California until she retired. She is also a breast cancer survivor and one of the strongest women I know. My thoughts turned to her and her work ethic as we produced our tribute to local nurses. We also share the encouraging story of Officer Daniel Smith and his adopted daughter. It is one of my favorite features that we’ve had the privilege to share with you. But I need to warn you that I’ve cried every time I’ve read it, so grab the tissues! One of the best things about my job is spending time with the talented, creative and resourceful business owners that call Amarillo home. Three of the best share their expertise with you this month: Amber Morgan (owner of The Mani Camper), Kasey Tam (owner of The Nat Antiques), and Jessica Higgins (owner of Girasol Cafe & Bakery). I’ve wanted to work with Amber Morgan since I first discovered her on Instagram. She prepared some of the season’s hottest nail looks for us (see page 17). These perfectly executed and beautiful nail polish works of art took at least two hours each. I can’t imagine having the patience! You can win a basket of some of the nail colors Amber used in her designs this month. Follow us on Facebook for updates. Kasey Tam created a sweet and cozy children’s reading nook for us with her trademark mix of old and new accessories. See the process beginning on page 21. Look for our Facebook giveaway and add a couple of books to your child’s reading collection this month. We love sharing Amarillo Magazine with you. Do you have feedback that you’d like to share? Email me at michele.mcaffrey@amarillo.com. I’d love to hear from you. As always thanks for reading,
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Polk Street Cruise The Polk Street Cruise was held on Aug. 5. The 14th annual cruise included around 800 cars, which traveled Polk and Tyler Streets between Fourth and 12th Avenues. PHOTOS BY MASON DUDLEY
Tory, Chase, and Cortlan Burrus
Juan and Nancy Padillo
Andy Breckenbek and Connie Villarreal
Barbara and Rodney Hess
Mandy and Dan Lutz
Farm to Table Dinner On Aug. 5 the Canyon Farmer’s Market hosted a Farm to Table Dinner on the square in Canyon. Guests enjoyed dinner, dancing and live entertainment. PHOTOS BY GUNNAR WIDOWSKI
Karen and Harold Artho
David and Jessica Mitchell
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Connie and Steve Swicegood
Bryan and Teresa Schley
Boy Scouts of America 15th Annual Sporting Clays Classic Auction/Banquet The Boy Scouts of America hosted its 15th Annual Sporting Clays Classic Auction/Banquet on Aug. 11. Held at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex, the banquet included silent and live auctions. PHOTOS BY MASON DUDLEY
Shonda and Scott Smith
Clayton Garthwaite and Ashley Arnett
Jeff and Genie Robison
Larry and Kim Eccles
Renae and Jody Holland
Shekinah Housing Foundation Black & White Gala New Light Ministries hosted Shekinah Housing Black & White Gala on Aug. 11. The gala served as the launch of the ministry’s new housing foundation. PHOTOS BY SHAIE WILLIAMS
James and Phyllis Riles
Christy Lackey and Shayne Carter
Pastors Stina and Todd Hunt
Keith Grays and Delores Thompson
Dave and Katechia Cook
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OUT & ABOUT
America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale Opening Reception On Aug. 12 Amarillo Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum held its annual America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale Opening Reception. The reception included live entertainment and art sales benefited the AQHA museum. PHOTOS BY CHANCE GILMORE
Casey Settles, and Brittney and Christian Caflisch
Joan Frimberger and Meredith Creighton
Aaron and Lauren Walsh
Landon and Lauren Shaw
Patrick and Joan McMahon
Lobsterfest 2017 Amarillo Area Adult Literacy Council held Lobsterfest 2017 on Aug. 12 at the Cornerstone Ranch Event Center. The 33rd annual fundraiser featured a full-course steak and lobster dinner, live music, and silent auction. PHOTOS BY CHANCE GILMORE
Erin and Brian Park, and Joe Dan Wilson
Leon and Leejane Travis
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Sallye Barnes, Lindsey Murphy and Lacy Russell
Ashley and CJ Hernandez
Create! 2017 On Aug. 19 Center City of Amarillo hosted Create! 2017 in downtown Amarillo. The family-friendly event raised funds for Center City and the Amarillo Cultural District. PHOTOS BY MASON DUDLEY
Jacob Bautista and Cristina Ramirez
Jonna and Robert Marsh
Lisa and Brent Cavanaugh
Chris and Rachel Flores
Cole Medley and Schae Burley
Texas Panhandle Craft Beerfest Hands on Amarillo held Texas Panhandle Craft Beerfest on Aug. 19. More than 125 breweries served craft brews, and VIP guests enjoyed a catered meal. PHOTOS BY MASON DUDLEY
Cymanthia and Paul Evans
Michael and Lindsey Moore
Lori McCoy and Chris Foster
Chris Koenig and Shanna Lanborn
Fernando Acevedo and Ansley Cross
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OUT & ABOUT
Equality Texas Summer Soiree On Aug. 19, Equality Texas Amarillo hosted a summer soiree. The fundraiser was held at the home of Dr. David and Sarah Faulkner, and included a catered dinner and cocktails. PHOTOS BY MASON DUDLEY
Brian Baker, Livia Woodburn and Dustin Ward
Melody Alexander and Reese Beddingfield
Mary Fuller and Jim Kemp
Nanna Gustin and Caroline Frigo
Nelson Williams and Susan Hellberg
Santa in the Summer Santa in the Summer was held on Aug. 26. The annual fundraiser included dinner, dancing, casino games, and silent and live auctions. All proceeds benefited the Eveline Rivers Christmas Project. PHOTOS BY MASON DUDLEY
Honnah and Jerry Taylor
Mark and Heather Fields
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Kaci Roach and Christy Heuston
Joe and Megan Westwood
United Way Kickoff Luncheon On Aug. 31 the United Way of Amarillo and Canyon held its Kickoff Luncheon. The annual luncheon featured Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, the inspiration behind the 1993 movie “Rudy”. PHOTOS BY SHAIE WILLIAMS
Trevor Guston, Sarah Palmer, Seth Breeding and Blake Fulton
Michael and Taryn Sloan
Renda Jones and Farah Shah
Steve Abrahamson, Bonnie Lasher and Ronnie Walker
April Lemings, Jacy Jenks and Rondell Campbell
Yellow City Sounds Music Festival On Sept. 2 Amarillo College and Panhandle PBS hosted Yellow City Sounds Music Festival in Memorial Park. This year’s festival featured “music that changed the world,” including protest and ’60s-era songs. PHOTOS BY MASON DUDLEY
Stephanie Marin and Calvin Armatas
Tonja Moore and Willie White
Heather and Chancy Bernson
Pam and Steve Camarillo
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T H E W AY I S E E I T
Jon Mark Beilue
Red River always seems to call my name
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he place itself is not much longer than a mile. I should know as I run the length four times every summer morning I’m there. As far as the width, oh, maybe a couple of extended throws of a rock would cover it. There’s only 450 year-round residents. There’s no high school, no fast food, no real movie theater, and one grocery store. And yet they come every year, and have kept coming for more than 90 years. “I have a 12-hour drive in front of me and 106 degrees waiting on me when I get to Austin,” said a man in line with me one cool morning to get coffee. “I don’t know why I’m leaving.” At some point, the real world beckons. But it’s soothing to put it off for an extended weekend or even a week. The fortunate have cabins and can make it a second home for a summer. A small sign at the door of the Candy Crate Fudge and Candies store just about says it all: “Open 10 a.m.9 p.m., but if it’s past 9 p.m. and the OPEN sign is still on, come on in.” That says Red River, New Mexico, which is like greeting an old friend every time I roll into the place. The more things change, the more that little mountain town stays the same. And that’s just the way we like it. The trek, a lot of us have memorized by now. Head 275 miles northwest out of Amarillo. Before that is the 80 miles of nothingness between Clayton, New Mexico, and Springer broken up only by the Gladstone Mercantile store that splits the difference. Since the restroom is only for customers, I’ll buy a soft drink to get some relief. Then it’s on for lunch at the Dairy Delite in Springer. Climb into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and then to the Carson National Forest. It won’t be long until there’s Eagle Nest Lake, and then 9,600-feet Bobcat Pass. There’s seven winding turns before the former little mining town appears from 1,000 feet above in all its simple, welcoming glory with 70-degree highs and 40-degree lows. As the director of the Red River Chamber of Commerce once told me, “It’s almost like you’re coming home.” That’s the appeal. For many, no matter the age, Red River has been an annual destination for as long as memories last. I’ve gone every summer for at least the past 15 to a family reunion, when someone got the bright idea we needed to go elsewhere after sweltering in southwest Oklahoma.
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But I’ve been going for so long before, that it’s hard to remember when I wasn’t. I’m hardly alone. A guest preacher at the Red River Community Center said he’s been coming to these parts annually for 40 years, and he lives in Central Texas. Of those long weekenders who come to Red River, 64 percent have averaged eight trips. An estimated 300,000 come to Red River in the summer to beat the heat, soak in the mountain beauty and realize all over again that while society moves at a breakneck pace, there are places like this one that don’t move at all. If the charm of home is its unchanging nature, then so is Red River. The only chain is a Best Western that’s one block off Main Street. The restaurants have names like Shotgun Willie’s and Sundance, Texas Red’s and Dairy Bar. The lodges go by Riverside and Alpine, Copper King and Golden Eagle. Shop at the Pioneer Emporium or the Red River Trading Co., where it’s Christmas 365 days a year. The names are virtually unchanging, and often the people who work there are too, at the 20 lodges, 16 restaurants and assorted shops. In winter, there’s skiing, of course. But I’ve been to Red River just once in winter. The summer and fall appeal are varied. There’s fishing, hiking, biking, Jeep tours, horseback riding, go-karts, and tubing down the grassy ski run. There’s bluegrass music concerts and wine tasting. But the lure of Red River is in the pace – the “42” dominoes game in the middle of the day, reading a good book on the porch already into that second cup of coffee, strolling the sidewalk, leashed dog in hand. I’ve always likened it to Mayberry in the Mountains. It’s a place, like it says on a sign near one of the stools at Mountain Treasures: “What Happens on the Porch, Stays on the Porch.” Every year, thousands of us can hear the siren song calling us back, calling us back to nostalgia and Jon Mark Beilue is an familiarity. A rustic AGN Media columnist. sign on the edge of He can be reached at Red River heading jon.beilue@amarillo.com or 345.3318. home reads: “…Until Next Time.” In a way, I just give an understanding nod.
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estaurants have food trucks. Video consoles have gaming trucks. Why shouldn’t a nail salon be equally mobile? That was the thought Amber Morgan had not long after she moved back to Amarillo in 2015. Having become a Texas-licensed cosmetologist and completing a fine arts degree from Amarillo College, she transferred to the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City to complete her education. In the process, she became licensed in New York and started working at the high-end manicure studio Paintbox. Well-known in the industry, Paintbox has a hugely influential Instagram presence and was a boon for Morgan’s career, gaining her plentiful industry contacts and even appearances in Cosmopolitan magazine. But this Tascosa grad found herself being drawn back home. “I missed Amarillo and I missed my family,” she says. She returned and began seeing private nail clients at Uglypress, an upscale salon at 3608 Mockingbird Lane. But soon after, on a short trip to Lubbock with her sister, Morgan happened to notice a vehicle pass on the highway. It was pulling a small vintage trailer. The mobile nail salon idea popped into her head. “Wouldn’t this be amazing?” she asked her sister. That was on a Tuesday. By Friday, she had located and purchased a 1973 Shasta camping trailer. She and her father, Rodney Morgan, set out to convert the old trailer into what she calls The Mani Camper. “All the design was mine, but he did all the construction,” she says. “He’s an amazing dude.” The end result is a comfortable, stylish on-to-go studio that Morgan hauls across town and even into neighboring states for private gatherings, birthdays, bachelorette parties, and other events. Between Mani Camper trips and her private clients, Morgan remains embedded in the New York fashion scene, working with agencies and beauty brands to apply her expertise among other stylists. She’s a regular during Fashion Week and, in late September, traveled there to work backstage at an event for the KISS nail products brand. OCTOBER 2017 • amarillomagonline.com • Amarillo Magazine 17
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organ recommended a few of her favorite manicure products (see sidebar) then shared with us the nail colors that will be trending over the next few months. “These colors can be found all over the Fall/Winter 2017 runways,” she says. Pointing to favorite designers like Valentino, Gucci, Fendi, Koché, Johanna Ortiz and Viktor & Rolf, she says “you’ll see tons of prints and colors and get inspired.” The colors she recommends accessorize an exciting array of fall fashion trends, particularly dark florals, patchwork and houndstooth.
OPI Infinite Shine 2 Whisperfection $8.81, Ulta
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OPI Nail Lacquer Tickle My France-y $10.50, Ulta
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Jaded $7.99, Ulta
Try these products at home: Jo Malone Vitamin E Hand Treatment $55, Dillard’s According to Morgan, a luxurious manicure isn’t complete without the application of this hand cream. “It leaves my clients’ hands feeling silky-smooth and they love the smell,” she says. “Plus, it has Vitamin E that conditions the skin and aids against effects of the environment.” That protection is crucial during the Panhandle’s dry winters. La Mer The Renewal Oil $245, Dillard’s “I can’t say enough good things about this ‘miracle’ oil,” Morgan says. She applies it straight to the cuticle as the final step of a manicure. Clients leave with their cuticles looking and feeling amazingly smooth. “Oil is essential to your manicure lasting and keeps you from getting hangnails,” she explains. The product’s magic isn’t just for the nail bed. Morgan tells her clients to apply a few drops of the elixir as a nightly pre-bedtime ritual. “This oil can also be used on the face, neck and any area of the body that’s dry. Using it on a daily basis helps the skin become more resilient, smooth and glowing.” 100/180 Zebra Banana Nail File $1.29, Sally Beauty Morgan doesn’t mince words when it comes to this simple, inexpensive cushioned nail file. “I love this file,” she says. Her enthusiasm partly stems from the product’s unique, gently curved shape. “It’s perfect and easy for filing because it goes right along with the natural curve of the nail.”
OPI Infinite Shine 2 Olive for Green Gel-Lacquer $8.80, Ulta
Tom Ford Carnal Red Nail Lacquer $36, Dillard’s
OPI Nail Lacquer CIA = Color Is Awesome $7.39, Ulta
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Curved disposable mascara wands $3.69, Sally Beauty Not quite sure about using a mascara wand on your nails? Morgan gets it. “It sounds funny,” she says. “But I’m telling you, it works great for cleaning under the free edge and around the cuticle of the nail.” She says a number of clients have mentioned that their favorite part of the manicure is when Morgan pulls out one of these inexpensive accessories. “It feels like their fingers are getting a little massage.” Follow Amber Morgan on Instagram at @themani_camper and visit themani-camper.com to book an event.
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ost book-loving adults have a favorite place to curl up with a good book. It might be a cozy corner in a home office, or a special chair in the living room. It might be beneath a special blanket in bed. (And, let’s be honest, it might also be a beach. Any beach. Anywhere.) But regardless of the location or the age of the reader, there’s something about getting comfortable before diving into the magic of a book. Kids may even be more susceptible to this impulse. Plus, they love fun spaces. More than anything else, creating an inviting place that’s dedicated to reading creates an important incentive. When technology tries to pull a child away from the written word, having a special, appealing, place to read can be a huge encouragement. Here’s a step-by-step look at how to create a relaxing, kid-friendly reading nook. PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON
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1. First and foremost, source two of the most important things.
These are a comfy chair and a lamp that provides good reading light. Here, I selected a lovely vintage armchair and quirky vintage lamp. Remember, antiques aren’t just for adults. I’m absolutely crazy about the original upholstery on the chair shown here. What little girl doesn’t love something soft and pink? The lamp is also a fun choice. The lower portion serves as a nightlight, while the upper section provides the perfect amount of reading light. 22
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space to hold books? Your next step is to select shelving that will hold your child’s favorite reads. If you don’t have a built-in, then you’ll need to purchase a bookcase. There are two important considerations as you begin your search. First, make sure the bookcase is small enough that your child can access the books without having to climb on anything. Whether it’s anchored to the wall or not, book shelves are made for storage, not for climbing. My suggestion is to look for a case that is longer than it is high. Second, think about the number of books you have already – or the number of books you’re willing to purchase – because you’re going to have to fill those shelves. The bigger the case, the more books and accessories you’ll need.
4. Finally, nothing suggests relaxation like a place to prop
up your feet. A matching ottoman works great, but adding a textured pouf will work just as well. You might also add a few additional items like a cherished throw or a playful pillow. Don’t forget a beloved stuffed animal, because every little reader loves having a reading buddy. No one can force a child to read, of course. But an important element of raising young readers is making the act of reading itself seem fun. Nothing is more fun for a kid than a hidden little place of their own – especially a place where they can get away from the world and escape to Narnia or Hogwarts or wherever their imagination takes them.
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3. 3. This is the fun part. Fill the space! While we’re used
to seeing books displayed vertically at the library or bookstore, don’t hesitate to stack books both directions. Interior designers do this often because, well, it looks nice. Stacking books vertically and horizontally creates a sense of movement on the shelves, making them more inviting. I suggest placing your child’s favorite reads vertically for easy access, then use the horizontal ones to showcase tiny trinkets and accessories. As for those small accessories, you’ll definitely want to add in a few to fill up any blank spaces. Be creative! This is a great opportunity to showcase your child’s artwork, special toys, family heirlooms, or collectibles. I’ve selected unique ceramics – the white horse and squirrel glow at night – along with instruments and a vintage globe to add structural contrast.
It’s a question on the lips of every parent: How can I make sure my child loves to read? Introducing a child to the world of books and reading can be a gift that lasts a lifetime. We asked Casey Shufelt, the Children’s Department lead at Amarillo’s Barnes & Noble location, for her ideas about creating in children a passion for books. • Read aloud to your child every night, especially while they are learning to read on their own. With simple picture books, encourage them to try to follow along. • Once they learn to read, have them read aloud to you. Make sure these books are at or below their reading level, Shufelt says, so a child doesn’t become frustrated. • As they begin to cultivate their personal interests, buy books on those subjects and themes. (For younger children, Shufelt suggests not worrying about culturally relevant books. Children don’t relate well to these early on.) • Choose books that will encourage imagination. “Animals are very relatable to most children,” says Shufelt. “Fantasyor magic-themed books are always great, too.” • Finally, be a good role model. Kids are always watching Mom and Dad, and will be much more interested in books when they see their parents modeling a love for the written word.
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efore Amarillo had a hospital, it had precisely four nurses. And had those four nurses not arrived when they did, the city might not even exist. Around the time Typhoid Mary was being quarantined in New York City in 1907, an unrelated typhoid fever outbreak hit Amarillo. The city had less than 10,000 residents at the time – the nearest census, in 1910, would record a population of 9,957 – and the number of sick overwhelmed Amarillo’s miniscule medical community. A year earlier, in Philadelphia, a similar epidemic had infected thousands of people. Back then, Amarillo had only one hospital: St. Anthony’s, opened in 1901 by four Catholic sisters. Originally from Europe, sisters Cleophas Hurst, Eugenius Ward, Winifred Cullen and Conrad Urnau belonged to the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. The organization had launched its own hospital in San Antonio in 1869. Around the turn of the century, Amarillo physician David R. Fly asked for the nuns’ help in bringing a medical facility to the Panhandle.
The women arrived and began establishing St. Anthony’s Sanitarium in a two-story building at the corner of Northwest Seventh Avenue and North Polk Street. Sister Cleophas Hurst became its first administrator. While other nuns followed, those four became the first nurses in Amarillo and oversaw the facility’s 25 beds. However, they wore strange religious attire and spoke with foreign accents. Amarillo was slow to accept them. Then came the 1907 typhoid outbreak. St. Anthony’s filled to capacity for months. Entire families filled small rooms. Patients slept in the office, and the sisters eventually gave up their own living quarters to accommodate patients as they nursed the city back to health. By the time Amarillo emerged from the outbreak, residents had been won over by the selfless sacrifice and medical expertise of the nurses. Almost immediately, St. Anthony’s began renovating and expanding its building, and by 1909, it had opened the area’s first nursing school. The first class of students at St. Anthony’s Training School graduated in 1913, adding four new nurses to the city’s ranks. Over the next six decades, 635 students graduated from that program as registered nurses. OCTOBER 2017 • amarillomagonline.com • Amarillo Magazine
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Nursing students at Amarillo College practice on a highfidelity simulation mannequin in the HPS lab.
Lyndi Shadbolt, Director of Associate Degree Nursing Program at AC
Same Goal, Multiple Paths
Amarillo’s medical community has grown substantially since nuns in flowing habits visited patients at St. Anthony’s, of course. But a strong tradition of nursing continues to be the backbone of the city’s health. As with the rest of the United States, the first nurses to care for patients and serve alongside local doctors were trained in hospitalbased diploma programs like St. Anthony’s. Initially, these were not standardized or licensed programs. They existed primarily to help hospitals train their own employees. “In the old days, the overwhelming majority of registered nurses who were educated in the Texas Panhandle were from Northwest Texas and St. Anthony’s hospitals,” says Dr. Richard Pullen, a professor of nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the former dean of nursing at Amarillo College. “Those were two highly regarded schools of nursing.” The two hospitals trained nurses well into the 1960s and 1970s. But slowly, on-the-job hospital training gave way to programs that divided time between clinical and collegiate settings. Today, Amarillo College and West Texas A&M University offer very strong nursing programs. “WT is the only institution located in the top 26 counties [of the Texas Panhandle] that educates baccalaureate- and masterstrained nurses,” says J. Dirk Nelson, Ph.D., Dean of WT’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The university’s Department of Nursing currently enrolls around 750 total students, offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree plan that equips students to become licensed registered nurses. Meanwhile, Amarillo College offers two nursing programs. Its oldest is a two-semester vocational nursing program that prepares students to become licensed vocational nurses (LVN), an entrylevel designation. Its largest program, however, is a five-semester Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program that prepares grads for RN licensing. “Our associate’s degree program is one of the larger
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programs in Texas,” says Lyndi Shadbolt, the director of AC’s ADN program, which boasts 413 students for the fall semester. In fact, the majority of registered nurses working today in the Texas Panhandle began their careers at Amarillo College. “Our stats say that over 70 percent of RNs in the Amarillo area were educated by AC,” says Shadbolt. “We are extremely proud of that.” For students seeking to become licensed as a registered nurse, both institutions – AC and WT – offer different pathways to the same destination. “In terms of capabilities and the clinical experiences and the nursing skills, there would be very little difference” between nurses who graduated with an associate’s degree and a bachelor’s degree, Nelson explains. “Someone with an associate’s degree in nursing can be a registered nurse just like an individual with a baccalaureate degree can be a registered nurse.” In fact, the two local nursing schools collaborate more than they compete. “Locally, we are very unique in that we have WT and AC plus different programs at Texas Tech,” says Valerie Kiper, a Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) nursing professor who spent more than two decades as Chief Nursing Officer at Northwest Texas Healthcare System. “We’re a very close group in working together to identify what we think the community needs and what the nursing profession needs to help advance nursing education.” A large number of Amarillo’s nurses graduated from both programs. WT offers a special RN-to-BSN online degree plan to help existing registered nurses complete a bachelor’s degree. In other words, a student might graduate from AC, receive his or her registered nurse certification, and then go on to complete a four-year degree in Canyon. (TTUHSC offers similar, smaller BSN and RN-to-BSN tracks.) “My first degree was an associate’s degree in nursing, and then I got a bachelor’s degree in nursing,” says Helen Reyes, Ph.D., the head of the Department of Nursing at WT. She says many nurses are choosing to extend their education simply because patients’ illnesses are becoming so complex – and because those extra semesters of training
Helen Reyes, Deparment Head, and Lisa Robinson, MSN at WTAMU
The Most Trusted Profession Since Gallup began including nursing in 1999, nurses have topped the pollster’s annual list of most trusted American professions every year but 2001. That year’s poll was taken soon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and firefighters topped the survey for the first time. (Nurses placed a close second.) In the most recent 2016 poll, 84 percent of respondents rated the honesty and ethics of nurses as “Very High” or “High.”
Care and compassion “for the community is the foundation of what nursing is about,
West Texas A&M University students practice in the nursing lab.
and education have a tangible impact on patient care (see sidebar). Currently, around 50 percent of registered nurses in Texas have graduated with bachelor’s degree. An influential 2010 Institute of Medicine Report recommended that 80 percent of the nursing workforce have at least a bachelor’s degree by the year 2020 – which means more and more hospitals and medical facilities have begun prioritizing RNs with a four-year degree.
More Patients, More Complexity
The primary reason health care providers are seeking nurses with a broader education is because today’s patients have broader health problems. People are living longer, medicine is advancing, and technology is increasing. These are beneficial things, but they have significant health care consequences. In 1910, for example, the average life expectancy for a man in the United States was around 48 years old. If he had heart disease, he might barely live past 40. He definitely wouldn’t live long enough to suffer from heart disease and dementia at the same time. Western medicine has made great strides in reducing the mortality rate. So a man who suffered from congestive heart failure in his 40s may today live into his 70s, at which time he could face other diseases that compound his heart problems. “We have an aging baby boomer population with chronic illnesses,” says Pullen. “Chronic illnesses are vast and can be anything from diabetes to heart disease to neurological problems.” This means hospital patients are sicker than ever. “When nurses graduate from any program, they are put in situations where people are older and have more than one disease process,” says Reyes at WT. The complex interaction of multiple diseases requires a high degree of critical thinking for a nurse. Amarillo College Nursing Director Lyndi Shadbolt became an RN in 1982, and says the evolution she has seen across the profession is staggering. “In my last semester of school, the patients we took care of
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in the intensive care [unit] are now the patients our students are taking care of in the regular medical unit,” she says. “Today, [patients] are much more acutely ill. The intensive care areas are so much more critical.” The National Council on Aging estimates that 4 in 5 older adults have a chronic condition. Sixty-eight percent have at least two chronic conditions. And right now, there are more Americans older than age 65 than ever before in our nation’s history. The patients aren’t the only factor becoming more complicated. “I’ve been in nursing 35 years and my nursing pharmacology book was very small compared to what our students have now,” says Shadbolt. “The myriad of drugs that patients could be on and procedures that are available have changed drastically.” Nurses are on the front lines of this war against complex medical situations. “Nurses spend more time with the patient than anyone,” says Reyes. “That’s not to put down any other health providers, but they do. They have to navigate a really complex health care system. What they’re able to accomplish is pretty amazing.” Those accomplishments are clear, as nurses regularly top lists of America’s most trusted professions (see sidebar).
High-Intensity Training
“Care and compassion for the community is the foundation of what nursing is about,” says Pullen. “It’s an honor and a privilege to care for people when they can’t care for themselves. It takes a very special person to do that.” But bedside manner is only one aspect of the profession. “There’s caring and concern,” says WT’s Nelson, “but combine that with the ability to think in an instant what to do and not to do, how to solve problems, how to understand a life-and-death situation and stay calm, how to take instructions from other health care providers, how to comfort the patient and provide a sense of ease to family members. It is a dynamic profession and a tremendous breadth of skills, traits and OCTOBER 2017 • amarillomagonline.com • Amarillo Magazine
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Northwest Texas Hospital School of Nursing
Nursing students practice their IV skills at AC.
Northwest Texas Hospital School of Nursing
characteristics are required.” To ensure nursing graduates bring these skills to their careers, local programs combine classroom and clinical education. The clinical aspect involves seeing live patients under supervision in a hospital setting. But it also relies heavily on technology, including high-fidelity patient simulations (HPS). These HPS labs use computerized mannequins to simulate real-life hospital scenarios, from treating postpartum hemorrhaging after an infant delivery to working with a patient whose heart has stopped in surgery, or who is having an opioid overdose. AC and WT have shared these expensive simulators in the past, and recently collaborated with TTUHSC to open SiMCentral, a multidisciplinary training center to help students develop clinical and diagnostic skills in a controlled environment. Critically, the high-fidelity mannequins “allow students to practice and train to get used to the whole set of medical scenarios before they actually see real patients,” Nelson explains. During simulations, students speak to the mannequins just like they would talk through a procedure with a human. These are a long way from the legless, plastic CPR dummies in health class. The simulations hew as close to real-life as possible and the impact on students is tangible. “When you look at some of the stress hormone levels [among students during simulations], they’re higher than when they’re working on actual humans,” Nelson says. “Having that kind of experience while they’re being educated – even before their clinical experiences – has been a tremendous benefit, not only from the education standpoint but from the quality of nursing education as a whole.” Students in Amarillo College’s RN program graduate with nearly 400 hours of these simulations on their resume. “Simulation is very important in our program,” says Shadbolt. It allows students to make mistakes without threat to patient safety. It also allows them to participate in procedures for which they would rarely have responsibilities before entering the workforce. “They get to learn how they would handle [these scenarios] in simulation, whereas in a true clinical setting they would stand back and watch the health care professionals take care of things.” Thanks to these simulators, today’s nurses enter the workforce with experience nursing students didn’t have in the 1980s or ’90s. “[Simulation] is a safe place for them,” says Reyes. “It lets them gain critical thinking skills. We do classroom teaching, but those critical thinking skills don’t come in lecture.” They come with clinical, hands-on experience.
A Perfect Storm The nursing lab at WT
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While nurses are entering the workforce with more education and skill than ever before, the number of nurses isn’t enough. Around three million nurses are working nationwide. It’s one of the fastest-growing occupations in the U.S., but experts still see a crisis in nursing’s future. When Valerie Kiper became a registered nurse nearly four decades ago, career options were limited for young women. “It was either nursing or being a teacher,” she says. Far more options are available today, but there’s no denying that a smaller percentage of of career-minded women are choosing the profession. (While the number of men choosing nursing as a profession continues to rise, only 10 percent of local nursing students are male.) With a third of the nation’s current registered nurses older than 50, the American Nurses Association estimates that 700,000 nurses will retire or leave the labor force by 2024. “You have a population of nurses that are aging out,” says Kiper. They’re not being replaced at the same rate. Nursing educators are aging out as well. “The average age for nursing faculty is in the upper 50s,” says Pullen. “Those individuals are getting older and approaching retirement.” Even if the number CONTINUED ON PAGE 32
Recognizing Panhandle Nurses Over the past 25 years, the Dallas/Fort Worth area has been recognizing its nursing community with an annual event called the DFW Great 100 Nurses. While working as the Chief Nursing Officer of Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Dr. Valerie Kiper wondered why Amarillo wasn’t doing a version of the same. With influential nursing schools at Amarillo College and West Texas A&M University – and a thriving medical community – surely the Panhandle could pull together a similar event honoring the members of such a vital profession. She shared her idea with Dr. Richard Pullen, who at the time served as Dean of Nursing at Amarillo College. Over the course of the next year, the two nursing leaders began assembling a committee and developing a set of criteria. Scaling down the number of honorees to match the population, the committee asked local RNs to nominate their peers for the inaugural Panhandle Great 25 Nurses. The 2016 event launched in partnership with the Texas Nursing Association District 2 and the Panhandle Organization of Nurse Executives. Now in its second year, the annual Panhandle Great 25 Nurses will honor another set of worthy RNs at a reception on Oct. 12, 2017, at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Grand Ballroom. Kiper and Pullen co-chair the recognition event and describe it as having two goals. The first is to honor exemplary registered nurses working in the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle. Each of the recipients is nominated by their peers. “The person who is nominating has to document the specifics about why the person is a role model in nursing,” says Pullen, who is now a professor of nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. (TTUHSC) He lists the suggested criteria a nominee must meet: “Examples of leadership skills, examples of being a compassionate caregiver, service to the community, and other contributions to the profession of nursing,” he says. Those nomination forms are then coded numerically – any mentions of the nominee’s name are removed – allowing the committee to select the award recipients without bias. Sixty-seven individuals were nominated this year, and the 25 selected nurses for 2017 cover multiple clinical specialties. “There’s a broad range this year’s recipients are representing,” Pullen says. “Anywhere from the intensive care unit to hospice to mental health and pediatrics.” Last year’s recipients hailed from every corner of the Panhandle. “Around half were from rural areas or outside Amarillo,” says Kiper, who now serves as an assistant nursing professor at TTUHSC. She cites 2016 honorees from Dumas, Borger, Dimmitt and Perryton.
“We have a lot of population in those areas who need health care, and nurses in those areas need to be there to meet the health care needs of the community.” The two co-chairs say celebrating nurses and the nursing profession highlights the expertise and compassion they provide the community. But the event has a secondary goal as well. “The notion behind it all, really, is not just to recognize nurses, but a way to generate money towards scholarships to promote either entry-level nursing or for nurses to continue their career path and get higher education,” says Kiper. A recent spate of research has shown a close relationship between better patient outcomes and a nurse’s education level (sidebar). “Critical thinking progresses as you gain knowledge and education.” Through corporate sponsorships and other donations, the Great 25 committee is able for the first time this year to award six $1,000 scholarships to students in nursing programs through Texas Nursing Association District 2. “We stipulated that the recipients would represent various levels of registered nursing in practice, from associate degree programs to traditional baccalaureate programs to second-degree baccalaureate programs, master’s degree programs, and doctoral programs,” says Pullen. Encouraging nurses to continue their education has an impact throughout the Panhandle. “If nurses advance their education, they can better meet the health care needs of their community,” Kiper says. That community could include an Amarillo hospital or patients in a rural clinic. Not only does education impact patient outcomes, but it also plays a critical role in addressing the national and regional nursing shortage. “We need to be planning for the future to really encourage RNs to continue their education at the masters and doctoral level to enter nursing academia,” Pullen says. “That way we can get more nursing students in the pipelines to become registered nurses.” Enrollment levels in nursing programs won’t increase if a new generation of educators isn’t available to work alongside and eventually replace an aging faculty. Based on the success of the Panhandle Great 25 Nurses recognition and scholarship program, Lubbock recently implemented its own event called the South Plains Great 25 Nurses. As for Amarillo’s program, the organizers hope to double the amount of scholarships next year. To sponsor Panhandle Great 25 Nurses, visit texasnurses.org/m/ event_list.asp or contact Valerie Kiper (valerie.kiper@ttuhsc.edu) or Richard Pullen (richard.pullen@ttuhsc.edu).
Nursing Definitions LVN: Licensed Vocational Nurse. This requires completion of an approved one-year program and passing of a licensure exam. LVNs provide only the most basic levels of care, as the designation is considered an entry point into nursing. RN: Registered Nurse. This requires the completion of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a hospital-based nursing diploma program, plus the passing of a licensure exam. These are two-to-three-year programs.
BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This is earned at the conclusion of a four-year program from an accredited college or university, after which a student must pass a licensure exam. Both ADNs and BSNs are pathways to becoming a registered nurse, but research links BSN-prepared nurses to improved patient outcomes. NP: Nurse Practitioner. An advanced, masters-level nursing degree providing more specialized education and clinical training. Often working in private practice, NPs can provide higher levels of care than RNs are licensed to provide. They can prescribe medications and often perform roles similar to a physician. (In some states – but not Texas – a nurse practitioner can operate independently from a private physician.) OCTOBER 2017 • amarillomagonline.com • Amarillo Magazine
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of nursing students increased, they would encounter an academic bottleneck. Nationally and locally, there simply aren’t enough educators to teach them. In recent years, Amarillo College has responded to the increased demand by expanding the number of nursing students it accepted, but the faculty has struggled to keep pace. Going into the fall semester, Shadbolt was short two full-time faculty members. “If we don’t have enough nursing educators, we can’t increase the number of RNs in Texas,” she says. Those two factors – a declining number of nurses and the lack of graduate-degreed nursing faculty to teach them – are colliding with another statistic to create the health care industry’s version of a perfect storm. By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be a senior citizen. The aging baby boomer generation means more patients with more complex diseases, and not enough nurses to treat them. The nursing shortage has been bad for decades. Experts worry it’s about to get much, much worse.
Outlook and Options
That scarcity – now and in the future – means today’s students at AC and WT have excellent job prospects regardless of their degree plan. Over the past seven years, more than 95 percent of WT’s graduates have passed their licensing exam on the first try. When they do, they enter a job market desperate for RNs. “More or less, 100 percent of our graduates have jobs,” says Nelson.
In some cases, not just one job. “Most of them have many jobs from which to choose,” adds Reyes. Amarillo College is no different. “Our benchmark is that over 80 percent [of students] would have jobs when completed,” says Shadbolt. “We’re always above that.” The licensing pass-rate for AC nursing students has been above 90 percent for the past three years, and the majority of new nurses remain here in the Amarillo community. “Our hospitals in town are fabulous to recruit our graduates and to give them clinical space. I’m very proud that they stay here.” But today’s workforce offers far more career options for RNs than work at Northwest, BSA, or the Veteran’s Administration. “Before, it was mainly hospitals and maybe a clinic or doctor’s office” that would employ nurses, says Kiper. “Now you can work for a corporation that is making cardiac monitors. You can be in research, be in sales promoting different products for health care. There’s so much.” “There are flight nurses,” Reyes says. “There are travel nurses that travel all over the country and work in different hospitals. They hire them for three months at a time because they might have a nursing shortage. One of our graduates worked at Bell Helicopter as their Global Health Coordinator.” In addition to various medical specialties like pediatric or geriatric care, nurses can fill treatment and preventative roles in public schools, nursing homes, home health, community health, correctional facilities, and beyond. “When I used to teach beginning nursing students, I would always
[ Amarillo’s Medical History ] 1937
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1800s Family members mostly care for the ill at home.
Sisters Cleophas Hurst, Eugenius Ward, Winifred Cullen and Conrad Urnau arrive from San Antonio to serve Amarillo (population: 1,442).
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J.I. Berry establishes what becomes the Amarillo townsite.
Eleanor Heasler, Jessie York, Sister Susanna Mayock and Sister Thaddeus Byrne are first graduates of the St. Anthony’s nursing school.
1909 1901 St. Anthony’s Sanitarium opens with 25 rooms.
St. Anthony’s expands its building and opens a nursing school.
1910 1907
Typhoid fever epidemic hits Amarillo.
West Texas State Normal College opens in Canyon.
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Amarillo College opens.
1924 Northwest Texas Hospital becomes the city’s first public hospital and establishes a School of Nursing.
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Maude Mary Abbott, Olive Fitzgerald, Pernine Hanson, Viola Hanson and Anna Lee Smith become first graduates of Northwest’s nursing school.
St. Anthony’s hospital 1929 NWTHS Nursing School
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Northwest affiliates its nursing school with Amarillo College to include science and humanities courses.
1940
The Veterans Administration Hospital opens in Amarillo.
1948
Amarillo College introduces vocational nursing program.
tell them ‘Don’t ever get bored with nursing,’” Shadbolt says. “I’m one of those examples.” Before getting into education, Shadbolt worked in obstetrics. Then she took a position as a surgical nurse. Then she went to work in pharmaceutical sales. “My nursing knowledge translated beautifully to being able to educate nurses and physicians about new pharmaceutical products.”
The Value of More Highly Educated Nurses Promoting higher education among nurses isn’t just an idea that serves the four-year nursing school at West Texas A&M. A number of recent studies have found a well-researched connection between the overall education level of nurses and positive patient outcomes: • One 2013 study showed that, between 1999 and 2006, hospitals that hired more nurses with BSN degrees saw a more noticeable decline in mortality rates than hospitals that did not add nurses with bachelor’s degrees. • Another 2013 study found that hospitals with a higher percentage of registered nurses with BSN degrees resulted in shorter lengths of stay for patients. • A 2014 study showed that increasing by 10 percent the number of nurses with BSN degrees would decrease patient deaths by seven percent. “Knowing that nurses need to advance their education to improve the health of the population they serve has very much been proven through research,” says Dr. Valerie Kiper, the former Chief Nursing Officer at Northwest. “The higher degree you have, the better outcome patients have.”
White Hats
Amarillo’s first nurses wore religious habits. Today they may wear scrubs … or business attire. “People have a perception of what a nurse is,” says Reyes. “Even children, when they draw a nurse, they put a cap on their head with a cross on it,” despite the fact that western nurses haven’t worn caps and white uniforms since the 1970s. Upon graduating, Amarillo’s nurses are more educated, more skilled, and even more experienced than ever before. Their patients are sicker than ever before, too. Those things have changed. But if the nursing educators in the Texas Panhandle have their way, one thing will never change. “Nurses get into nursing because they want to care for someone,” says Kiper. The nursing profession may have helped save Amarillo when typhoid hit in 1907. As more and more Panhandle residents age, retire and rely on local medical services to stay active, Amarillo’s nurses will become even more crucial to the city’s health.
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Amarillo College graduates first class of registered nurses in its ADN program.
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Nationwide, hospital-based diploma programs begin to decline as they are replaced by Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) programs.
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Formal dedication of the Don and Sybil Harrington Regional Medical Center.
1968 High Plains Baptist Hospital opens to the public.
1972
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine begins offering rotations in Amarillo.
2004
The first class of nurses with four-year degrees graduates from West Texas State University’s new Nursing School.
1974
Last hospital employees depart from old St. Anthony’s campus on Polk Street.
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Northwest relocates from the 2300 block of Sixth Avenue to its current Medical Center location.
Northwest School of Nursing merges with West Texas State University School of Nursing.
1996
High Plains Baptist Hospital and St. Anthony’s Hospital merge to form Baptist St. Anthony’s Health System, and operations begin to move away from St. Anthony’s Polk Street campus.
2013 Nashvillebased Ardent Health Services buys Baptist St. Anthony’s.
Universal Health Services of Pennsylvania purchases Northwest Texas Healthcare System after voters approve a nonbinding public referendum.
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The Pursuit of Justice The heartwarming story of an Amarillo police officer and his adopted daughter
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n middle school, Caroline Smith finally asked a teacher for help. She was 12 years old and had already endured a lifetime of sexual abuse from her father. She wanted it to stop. As she started a new school year at Horace Mann, she mustered enough courage to tell a caring adult what was happening at home. The local justice system sprang into motion. Child Protective Services stepped in, her biological father was arrested, and Caroline entered the foster system. Two years later, the man went to trial for the abuse and Caroline was called on to testify. That was the moment officer Daniel Smith of the Amarillo Police Department entered her life. At the time of the trial, Smith was in the middle of a training rotation, during which patrolmen like him gained experience working alongside detectives across various divisions of APD. The trial for Caroline’s biological father happened to coincide with Smith’s rotation in Crimes Against Persons. “They do a lot of child abuse cases and sex crimes,” he says. The detective assigned to Caroline’s case had grown increasingly frustrated with the trial. “While she was testifying, the father was trying to intimidate her on the stand,” Smith remembers. The detective shared his concerns with his superior, and no one in the department was about to let an abuser bully a little girl. “The lieutenant came out, said ‘training day,’ and sent us to court to show support for her,” says Smith.
In other words, the lieutenant suspected the father would be less willing to intimidate Caroline if she were surrounded by a formation of burly police officers. Smith was happy to play that role. When he entered the courtroom, it took him a moment to find the little girl. “She was tiny,” he says. “Her head was about the same height as the seat.” Earlier in the trial, Caroline had been alone. But this day, the courtroom filled with women from The Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center, Child Protective Services representatives, and – by Smith’s count – around a dozen uniformed APD officers and detectives. With Caroline surrounded by her protectors, the father’s intimidation tactics weakened. “Every time he would turn around to look at her, all of the detectives and myself would be behind her, as if to say, ‘Leave her alone,’” Smith says. The abuser was found guilty. But Smith couldn’t stop thinking about what he had heard during the trial and what the young girl had gone through. He asked the detective assigned to her case what would happen next. “He said. ‘She’ll just bounce from foster home to foster home now. Hopefully she’ll get in the system and when she turns 18, everything will work out.’” That forecast didn’t reassure Smith. On the spur of the moment, he suggested an alternative. “I didn’t think about it – and probably I should have – but I said ‘I have a house with an empty room. Why can’t she live OCTOBER 2017 • amarillomagonline.com • Amarillo Magazine
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with us?’” The detective looked at Smith, and asked if the officer was serious. Because if he truly meant it, Smith needed to get in touch with Caroline’s foster care worker. That’s when Smith hesitated a little. “I thought maybe I should ask my wife before I made any more comments,” he says. Brooke Anne Smith didn’t hesitate at all. She agreed to it. The couple had wanted to have children for awhile, but so far hadn’t had any luck. “Honestly, I wanted to be a dad,” Daniel says. Brooke Ann, “The situation came up Caroline and and those words just Daniel Smith came out of my mouth. I didn’t even think about it.” With his wife’s blessing, Smith got in touch with Caroline’s caseworker, who asked again whether or not he was serious. “She didn’t even want to introduce us if we weren’t,” he says. Daniel and Brooke Anne began the two-month process of becoming certified as foster parents. They underwent criminal background checks. During home visits, they had their home checked for safety and their dog evaluated to make sure it wasn’t a dangerous breed. Then, for the first time, the couple met with Caroline. They were joined by her caseworker and the police detective. As the group sat together at a table at Ruby Tequila’s, Smith became aware of the unlikely pairing. He is a cop through and through: thickly muscled and outgoing, with a loud, commanding voice. Caroline, on the other hand, was small, shy, and had endured years of abuse from another male. She had already been placed in a foster home, where she lived with several other foster kids. The decision to move in with Daniel and Brooke Anne was hers alone to make. Daniel worried she wouldn’t be interested. But Caroline remembered Daniel from the trial. He had spoken to her then. He had been kind. “He walked by and asked me if I was OK or if I needed anything,” she says. Caroline said yes. “I had lost all my family,” she says today. “The only family I had were cops and caseworkers.” Having grown to trust law enforcement, Caroline says she immediately felt safe around Smith. She had grown up in an abusive family and had a normal childhood taken away from her. All she wanted was to experience a loving family. “I wanted to see what having a real dad was like, and a mom who
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was around,” she says. The little girl moved in with Daniel and Brooke Anne. The inexperienced parents took to her immediately. Caroline had turned 14 by the time she entered their home, so the couple went from having no children at all to raising a teenager. Undeterred by the challenge, they started the adoption process to make sure she could stay with them permanently. First, they had to wait for her parental rights to be terminated, then wait for the required appeals process to go through the courts. Smith says the stress of that lengthy process would have resulted in a lot of sleepless nights had he not already been working the midnight shift as a police officer. “I remember sitting in my patrol car [one night]. It was around three in the morning and quiet. I had tears in my eyes,” he says. “I already liked being around her and really wanted to adopt.” Thankfully, none of Caroline’s biological family members appealed the decision. Daniel, Brooke Anne, and Caroline entered into the adoption phase and never looked back. In 2013, when Caroline was 16, the process became complete. Caroline took her adoptive parents’ last name. Since then, the Smiths have fostered and then adopted two more children, a brother-and-sister pair who had become separated in the foster care system. Now ages 5 and 7, the boy and girl made Caroline a big sister and turned the family of three into a family of five. Caroline ended up with the family she had always dreamed about. “I got to live as a normal teenager,” she says now, smiling at her father. They tease each other like any father and daughter would. “I completely started over thanks to him.” Daniel and Brooke Anne were as strict with Caroline as any parent would be with a teenage daughter, and their relationship wasn’t immune to the usual frustrations. “We had arguments over me doing chores and homework,” Caroline says. “I couldn’t come out of my bedroom until I finished. It was a lot more strict environment than where I was. It was hard to get used to.” “Dogs and dishes,” Daniel interjects. He shakes his head as his daughter grins. “Who knew those two words could start a fight with a teenage girl? Feed the dogs and do the dishes.” But Caroline learned personal discipline at home and says it helped her as she went through high school. She graduated from Amarillo High
in 2015. Now 20 years old, she works as a correctional officer for Potter County. Caroline sees the position as a stepping stone to a career in law enforcement. She wants to become a police officer. Like any dad, Smith has mixed feelings about the idea. He’s honored his daughter wants to follow in his footsteps. He’s also not sure he wants her to enter a dangerous profession. Caroline remembers their first conversation about it. “The day I put in my application and told him about it, he asked why I wanted to do it,” she says. “I said, ‘I want to keep people like my biological dad, who hurt me, away from people that don’t deserve to be hurt. I want to protect people who were just like me.’” Daniel had no argument against that. Today, both father and daughter are advocates for how foster care can change a child’s life. Because his connection to Caroline began as part of his job, Smith still finds himself discussing the situation with colleagues. “Several officers have talked about it,” he says. “They’ve told me they had biological children but didn’t feel like they were done, and asked what foster care was like. I tell them that it’s worth it.” He’s quick to admit that raising a teenager isn’t always easy, regardless of whether it occurs in a foster care, adoptive, or biological situation. “No kid is going to come in and be the perfect child. It’s an adjustment on both sides. But I always tell people that I sincerely think we needed the kids more than they needed us. It helped us grow.” He doesn’t just feel pride, but a sense of completion. As a patrolman, his job takes place at the front end of a criminal case or investigation. “If you’re an interested policeman, you’ll follow the case throughout, but
once the case is done, that’s it,” he explains. Patrol officers like Smith have only a limited impact on the outcome. Often they feel helpless or frustrated when criminal cases don’t come to a satisfying conclusion. They’re part of the justice system, and they want justice. But with Caroline, Daniel Smith saw a terrible situation come to an incredibly rewarding end. He watched the detectives work the case. He was present at the trial. He saw Caroline’s father get convicted and imprisoned, and then he saw her life change – along with his own – when she became part of his family. “It was a finish for me,” he says. “I got to see the after.” These days, Smith is a Neighborhood Patrol Officer stationed in the Eastridge area, where he and other community policing officers work to establish connections with residents of this refugeeheavy neighborhood. After work, the policeman father and correctional-officer daughter both come home from their jobs and share with each other about their day. He solves neighborhood problems and, some days, helps put bad guys behind bars. She helps keep some of those bad guys behind bars. Amarillo’s law enforcement community is a tight one, and Daniel Smith knows Caroline’s supervisors. Like any protective father, he occasionally checks up on her. “We’re all friends,” he says. “They tell me how good she’s doing. Now I get to look at Caroline and what she’s accomplished and the sense of pride there is just – ” He pauses, his voice catching. His eyes shine, just a little. He smiles at his grown-up daughter. Caroline looks down, a young adult embarrassed by her dad. “It’s a great thing,” Daniel says.
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ut away your condensed cream of mushroom soup, everyone. Regardless of the ingredients – green beans, canned tuna, potato chips – the indulgent, oven-baked casserole has been a popular all-in-one American staple since the middle of the 20th century. For some, it’s a comfort food. For others, it’s a gooey, less-than-appetizing calorie bomb. Either way, it’s time to reimagine the casserole. To do so, we turned to Jessica Higgins and her team at the artisanal Girasol Cafe & Bakery. Rather than offering her own suggestions, Higgins turned the spotlight to her employees Jeremy Grant, Kerri O’Neal, and Kalley Sadler – as well as “Mama” Girasol (Higgins’ mother, Jeana). “Each casserole represents the folks who submitted it,” Jessica says. Her only rule was that the ingredients needed to be fresh. Ingredients for these dishes include everything from quinoa and cauliflower to a unique avocado crema. “We try not to use your typical condensed soups or anything like that,” she says. Mission accomplished. PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON RECIPES COURTESY OF GIRASOL CAFE & BAKERY
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Kalley’s Curried Beef & Cauliflower Casserole 1 head cauliflower, grated medium size 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 4 tablespoons dried fruits (Craisins, raisins, currants) 1 cup grated carrots 12 ounces spinach, wilted (fresh preferred) 14 ounces tomato sauce ¼-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated 1 to 2 tablespoons curry spice Dash cumin ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Salt and pepper to taste 8 cherry tomatoes, halved 2 ounces soft white cheese (optional: fresh mozzarella, Paneer) Heat oven to 350 degrees. To form bottom layer, lightly saute grated cauliflower and place in casserole dish with sprinkle of salt and pepper. Saute onion and add ground beef to brown. Drain. Add carrots, wilted spinach, dried fruits, tomato sauce and spices; stir to evenly distribute flavors and vegetables. Place beef topping over cauliflower; top with halved tomatoes and cheese, if desired. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, until tomatoes are roasted and casserole is heated through. Makes 6 to 8 servings
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Mama Girasol’s Chicken, Mushroom & Zucchini Casserole 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and torn into bite-size pieces 3 medium zucchinis 1 shallot, chopped fine 1 cup onion, chopped fine 1 cup celery, chopped fine 1 cup almond slices or slivers 1 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced 4 to 6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons flour 2 cups heavy cream ½ to 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, depending on taste ½ teaspoon granulated garlic 2 to 3 cups cooked rice 2 cups bread crumbs mixed with melted butter (for crunchy top) Heat oven to 350 degrees. Slice zucchini lengthwise then into ¼-inch half-moons. Saute mushrooms in butter until beginning to brown. Add onions and celery and cook until very tender and moisture is out of pan. Add flour and cook slightly before adding cream, salt and pepper. Whisk with cream, making sure no lumps form, until sauce has gravy consistency. Add chicken, zucchini, cooked rice, and most of almonds. Place in 8- by 11-inch casserole dish, top with breadcrumb mixture and a few more almonds. Bake, covered, 25 minutes then uncover until golden brown and bubbly. Makes 6 to 8 servings
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Jeremy’s Cheesy Chicken & Quinoa Bake 1 ½ cups dry, uncooked quinoa 2 ¾ cups chicken stock or water 1 pound chicken, cooked and shredded or diced 8 ounces bell peppers and white onions 1 small tub diced green chiles, with juice (frozen preferred) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon granulated garlic ¼ teaspoon oregano ½ pound Monterrey Jack cheese, grated Heat oven to 375 degrees. Heat stock and add to 8- by 8-inch casserole pan over dry quinoa. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until quinoa has bloomed and is fluffy in appearance. While quinoa bakes caramelize peppers and onions; add green chiles and spices, stirring to get the flavor off pan. Add chicken and vegetables to finished quinoa; top with cheese and bake uncovered, until cheese bubbles. Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes and avocado. Makes 4 to 6 servings
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MEET THE COOK
Jessica Higgins of Girasol Cafe & Bakery
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hen your mom regularly wins amateur chili competitions and state fair prizes for her salsa, you tend to know your way around a recipe or two. That’s the environment in which Jessica Higgins was raised. “I’ve cooked all my life,” Jessica says. “My grammy was a cook, my mother was a darn good cook, and I grew up in the kitchen with them.” A graduate of New Mexico State University’s School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, Higgins immersed herself in a corporate hospitality career. “I’ve been in kitchens ever since. I never went to the other [hotel] side,” she says, laughing. She worked for Aramark and Sodexho Marriott, an international food services company headquartered in France, before taking a position with Flying Star Cafe, a multi-location Albuquerque chain known for its artisanal baking. “I’ve worked with chefs from all over the world,” says Higgins. “I’ve
an opportunity presented itself in the former location of Black Forest Bakery, tucked behind the Toot’n Totum at Holyoke and Coulter. Jessica and Jeana combined resources to open Girasol Café and Bakery in early 2016. Jessica describes the business as “a little gleam in my eye for so long” that finally became a reality. Girasol is Spanish for “sunflower” and is a word that reminds Jessica of her father. Today, both Jeana and Jessica operate the artisan bakery, serving fresh, creative fare to a dedicated lunch clientele. Popular dishes include the turkey pot pie and the duo’s turkey-avocado-swiss sandwich, served on scratch-baked whole-wheat bread. “People come in all the time and ask ‘Do you make this or that? Do you make it from scratch?’” Jessica’s answer, of course, is yes. Everything at Girasol is made from scratch. “I think there’s a standard in this town where people are expecting mixes or powders. But everything we touch here is so labor-intensive because it is all from scratch. All real ingredients.”
hosted chefs from Spain and worked with them in the kitchens.” Her most recent kitchen environment included experts from Holland, France, and San Francisco. “I met a lot of interesting characters.” After Jessica’s father, Cliff Higgins, died in 2013, she departed Albuquerque to join her mother, Jeana Higgins, in Amarillo. “I was looking for something to do,” she says, when
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visiting family members. “Thanksgiving and Christmas are a popular time for us,” Amanda says. “Right now, the up-and-coming trend for homes is white-and-gray quartz countertops. We have had more interest in that than any other surface we offer. It is the middleman of luxury and price in countertops, with a mix of man-made material and the natural properties. Another popular product right now is Tyvarian products that are innovative and look like granite or marble, but without the price tag.” Opening shop in 2007, the Davises were tired of traveling to other cities to find quality products and decided to open Marble Depot. A decade later the
couple is assisting the Amarillo area with extreme home projects, as well as small upgrades. “Regardless of the size of project, customers can utilize us,” Amanda says. “We have hundreds of remnants that would be great for small projects, or we can help with full-size projects, as well. We pretty much have products or can help with anything that has to do with your kitchen or bathroom.”
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The staff at Orgrow knows that giving homeowners the ultimate lawn is one reason they’ve been a longstanding local business. Another is outstanding customer service – most of Orgrow’s employees have been in the lawn-care business for 10 to 20 years. Orgrow’s licensed specialists can suggest treatments that are best for Amarillo’s lawns. The company also helps homeowners who cannot care for the needs of their own lawn. Orgrow does not promote a contract, and customers can take one application
or up to five applications per year. The company offers free, no obligation estimates. Cost is minimal and there will always be a professional, licensed and familiar face to tend to your lawn-care needs. These principles are the “key” to Orgrow’s continuing success.
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Woodbridge Home Exteriors
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easy installation process, and a lifetime of comfort knowing that our products are fully covered.” With 28 years of experience, Woodbridge offers decades of research to provide customers with energy efficiency, better heating/cooling retention and noise reduction. “Over the years, as each generation of window evolves, new energy-saving technologies are developed, and we’re able to develop better products, and better programs to help homeowners get these energy savings into their homes,” says Spector. “We’re extremely proud of not only the products that we’ve developed, but also of the team of highly skilled experts that enables us to provide
our customers with the best service. We’re able to help more families improve their homes and lives.” Woodbridge offers many products, but customer favorites include insulated vinyl siding, entry doors, sliding patio doors, window and door trim, porch ceilings, and energy-efficient triple-pane windows. As the weather begins to cool down, Woodbridge encourages homeowners to visit their website, or give them a call to learn how to prepare their home for every season of the year.
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ith winter right around the corner, getting your fireplace ready isn’t just about cutting wood, but trusting in knowledgeable service, quality products, and a friendly face, which is exactly what the Fireplace CenterPatio Shop has been providing since 1979. “This time of year people are getting ready for winter, and they are getting fireplace screens, grates, tools and firewood,” says Randy Dryden, who runs the business with his brother, John. He also says fire pits are one of the most popular items this time of year. Serving generations of customers, Randy believes that his staff’s years of service and training enable them to serve you, no matter the budget or need, with the leading products in the industry. “We have taken several classes on fireplaces and wood stoves, so we know what it takes to get your needs met. You can shop for indoor and outdoor all in one spot.”
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he weather may be cooling down, but for Roger and Rena Mayfield, owners of Out-Back Pool & Spa, the summer feeling of being at the pool never goes away. Bringing years of experience to the deck, they started their business in 2000. “Roger was introduced into pool construction when he was 17 and has been involved in every phase of construction,” says Rena Mayfield. One of the reps he worked with for years talked him into starting a new pool company due to the growth in Amarillo.” Years later they are still serving the Texas Panhandle and providing pool construction, design, and impressive features such as pool houses, decks, pool covers and LED lighting. “Customers in the area are very friendly and come to us for Roger’s skill,” Rena says. “He is hands-on and will work with you through the whole construction process. Roger goes above and beyond for his customers.”
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ocal entities will team up throughout the month of October to raise awareness for breast cancer research. On Oct. 14, Zumba Fitness at River Falls will host Party in Pink Zumbathon at Maverick Boys and Girls Club. An admission fee of $10 will benefit cancer research. On Oct. 28, 24 Hours in the Canyon Cancer Survivorship Center, in partnership with Document Shredding & Storage, Medication Cleanout, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Amarillo Police Department, and Poison Help Hotline, will host two events at one location. DSS will take sensitive documents at its secure online mobile shredder, with drive-up and unloading services available. In addition, drive-up service will also be offered by Medication Cleanout for unused, expired or no-longer-needed medications in their original containers. Tax deductible donations are suggested for either service. Both events will be located at TTUHSC School of Pharmacy, 1300 S. Coulter St. For more information, call 331.2400. The Amarillo Bulls will host vendors on the concourse at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex on Oct. 28 for Pink in the Rink. A portion of proceeds from the evening will support breast cancer awareness. Look for more Breast Cancer Awareness events on our online calendar at amarillomagonline.com during the month of October. Party in Pink Zumbathon, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Maverick Boys and Girls Club 1923 S. Lincoln St. 674.5959
Shred Out Cancer, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 1300 Coulter St. 331.2400
Pink in the Rink, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex 401 S. Buchanan St. 242.1122
VIEW AN UPDATED LISTING OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH AT AMARILLOMAGONLINE.COM. To have an event listed on the calendar, email details to michele.mcaffrey@amarillo.com or fax a press release to 806.345.3282.
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The All In Tour with Matthew West 7 p.m. The Church @ Quail Creek, 801 Tascosa Road, 358.7681
Guyon Saunders Center Sporting Clay Shoot 8 a.m. River Breaks Ranch, 7802 Durrett Drive, 374.0357
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Oct. 14
Lone Star Ballet presents “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” 8 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Amarillo Heart Walk 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Medi Park, 1501 Coulter St., 290.6386
First Friday Art Walk 5-9 p.m. The Galleries at Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd., 353.5700 Big Church Night Out 7 p.m. Concert will include Newsboys, Sidewalk Prophets, 7eventh Time Down, Blanca and more. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 6-7 Amarillo Opera presents “La Traviata” 7:30 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 8 Friends of Aeolian-Skinner Opus 1024 presents Eric Barry, Tenor 7:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1601 S. Georgia St., 376.6316, ext. 105
Oct. 12-14 West Texas A&M University Theatre presents “Little Women” 7:30 p.m. Branding Iron Theatre, WTAMU campus, Canyon, 651.2804
Oct. 13 “Magic Men Live!” 8 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 14 Chamber Music Amarillo presents Mirasol Saxophone Quartet 8 p.m. Fibonacci Space, 3306 SW Sixth Ave., 236.3545
Oct. 19 CSAW Nall Lecture: Brian DeLay, “The Texas Gun Frontier and the Travails of Mexican History 7 p.m. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum Hazlewood Lecture Hall, 2503 Fourth Ave., Canyon, 651.2258
Oct. 19-21 West Texas A&M University Theatre presents “Little Women” 7:30 p.m. Branding Iron Theatre, WTAMU campus, Canyon, 651.2804
Oct. 20-21 Amarillo Symphony presents “An American Celebration” 7:30 p.m. Guest conductor: Michael Rossi. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 28 All Region Choir Concert 4:30-6 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS Oct. 5 Boys & Girls Clubs of Amarillo & Canyon’s Annual Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 372.8393 Lips 2017 6-10:30 p.m. This year’s theme will be “Cheers to 25 Years.” Funds raised will benefit Opportunity School. Embassy Suites Amarillo Downtown, 550 S. Buchanan St., 373.4245
Oct. 6 “Divergence” Opening Reception 6-8:30 p.m. Benefiting Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Cerulean Gallery, 2762 Duniven Circle, 231.0615
Oct. 7 Xcel Energy United Way Tournament 9 a.m. shotgun start. Comanche Trail Golf Complex, 4200 S. Grand St., 378.4281 Second Annual Panhandle Oilmen’s Shootout 9 a.m. Fundraiser for Panhandle Children’s Foundation will include sporting clay shoot, live music, auction, lunch, Happy Hour, and dinner. River Breaks Ranch, 7802 Durrett Drive, 683.6842 Canyon Chamber Chow-Down Barbecue Cook-off 3-5 p.m., Happy Hour; 5-10 p.m., Chow-Down. Event will include live music and a barbecue competition. First United Bank Center, Canyon, 655.7815 Walk for Mental Health 5K 3-5 p.m. Memorial Park, 2501 S. Washington St., 678.7385
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West Texas A&M University Theatre presents “Little Women” 2:30 p.m. Branding Iron Theatre, WTAMU campus, Canyon, 651.2804
Flavors of Amarillo and Mariachi Festival 5-9 p.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Rex Baxter Building, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767
Oct. 24 Amarillo Youth Choirs Fall Concert 7 p.m. Paramount Baptist Church, 3800 S. Western St., 372.1100
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“12x12 Exhibition and Silent Auction” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren St., 371.5050
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Party in Pink Zumbathon 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Admission will benefit Komen Amarillo. Maverick Boys and Girls Club, 1923 S. Lincoln St., 674.5959 Texas Panhandle Out of the Darkness Walk 10 a.m. Medi Park, 1901 Medi Park Drive, 282.1465 Mad Scientist Ball 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Dine, drink, dance, and discover grown-up science fun. Evening will include two unlimited open bars, a fully catered dinner, and live music from The SpaceRockers. Proceeds will support and enhance the Discovery Center’s programs. Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive, 355.9547
Oct. 20 Eveline Rivers Christmas Project Fundraiser 6-9 p.m. Art Trek Studio, 3701 Plains Blvd, Suite 60, 559.7239
Oct. 21 Amarillo Heart Walk 8:30 a.m. Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive, 866.430.9255 Shoot Out T1D 1 p.m. Event will include the shoot out and after-party. Funds raised will benefit Type One Area Diabetic Support (TOADS). River Breaks Ranch, 7802 Durrett Drive, 567.8005 The Witches Ball: Witches through the Ages 7:30 p.m. Formal ball will feature live music, drinks, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Dress will be creative formal attire in the theme of “Witches through the ages.” Funds raised will benefit Amarillo Humane Society’s feline trapneuter-return program. Hilton Garden Inn, 9000 I-40 West, 373.1716
Shred Out Cancer 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Hosted by 24 Hours in the Canyon. Bring documents to shred and expired medications to safely dispose of. Tax deductible donations accepted. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1300 Coulter St., 331.2400 Christmas in October Gift & Craft Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Get a jump on holiday shopping while supporting Sharing Hope Ministry. Fundraiser will include more than 100 vendors, including a bake sale. Proceeds from admission and bake sale will benefit Sharing Hope. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096 Khiva Car Giveaway 2017 6-11:30 p.m. This year’s car will be a loaded 2018 Ford Mustang GT. Hosted by the Khiva Shriners. Khiva Shrine, 305 SE Fifth Ave., 373.2845 Pink in the Rink 7 p.m. Join the Amarillo Bulls to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., 242.1122
Oct. 29 Christmas in October Gift & Craft Show 12-5 p.m. Get a jump on holiday shopping while supporting Sharing Hope Ministry. Fundraiser will include more than 100 vendors, including a bake sale. Proceeds from admission and bake sale will benefit Sharing Hope. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 30 Beans & Cornbread Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Kickoff for the Interfaith Campaign for the Homeless. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
MUSIC Oct. 4 Chad Miller 6 p.m. Joe Taco, 7312 Wallace Blvd., 331.8226
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AMBUCS Pancake & Sausage Feast 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Rex Baxter Building, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767
Shane Smith & The Saints 9 p.m. Hoot’s Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548
Eighth Annual Panhandle Cancer Cure Foundation 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk 8:30-11 a.m. 1-mile race begins at 8:30 a.m.; 5K begins at 9 a.m. Fundraiser will include a costume contest, medals to top finishers, T-shirts for first 200 entrants, door prizes and food. Preregistration required. Race route will begin at Ninth Avenue and Coulter Street near Texas Oncology. 410.0850
Oct. 6 Yvonne Perea 6 p.m. Pescaraz Italian Restaurant, 3415-K Bell St., 350.5430 Curtis Grimes 9 p.m. Midnight Rodeo, 4400 S. Georgia St., 358.7083 Imparables 9:30 p.m. Azteca Music Hall, 500 North FM 1912, 335.9990
Oct. 7 James Lee Baker with Ray Wilson 7 p.m. Part of HPPR’s Folk’Tober concert series. Fibonacci Space, 3306 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9088
Black Pussy 9 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840
Chad Miller 8 p.m. The Burger Bar, 614 S. Polk St., 376.4700
Jack Nelson Band 9:30 p.m. Broken Spoke Lounge, 3101 SW Sixth Ave., 373.9149
Hill Country Revival 9 p.m. Whiskey River, 4001 SW 51st Ave., 367.6163
John Baumann 10 p.m. Hoot’s Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548
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Oct. 10 El Dub 10 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840
Oct. 11 Shooter Jennings 7 p.m. Hoot’s Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548
Oct. 12 Thieves of Sunrise 9:30 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840
Oct. 13 Mike Fuller 6 p.m. Pescaraz Italian Restaurant, 3415-K Bell St., 350.5430
The Dirty River Boys 9 p.m. Hoot’s Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548
Oct. 28 Mike Fuller 6 p.m. Pescaraz Italian Restaurant, 3415-K Bell St., 350.5430 The War & Treaty 7 p.m. Part of HPPR’s Folk’Tober concert series. Chalice Abbey, 2717 Stanley St., Suite A, 367.9088 Chad Miller 8 p.m. Cowboy Gelato Smokehouse, 6103 S. Coulter St., Suite 200, 376.5286 Sunny Sweeney 10 p.m. Hoot’s Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548
Lindsey Lane 8 p.m. Joe Daddy’s, 2108 Paramount Blvd., 463.7900
NATURE
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Oct. 14
Heather Styka 7 p.m. Part of HPPR’s Folk’Tober concert series. Chalice Abbey, 2717 Stanley St., Suite A, 367.9088
Bat House Workshop 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Assemble a bat house at this familyfriendly workshop for kids 8-12 (one adult must accompany child). Encouraging bats to roost near your house is a natural way to keep your yard bug free. Supplies will be provided; bring a hammer. Pre-registration is required by Oct. 13. Registration is limited to 20 participants. Amarillo Zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail, 381.7911
Adam Hood 7 p.m. Hoot’s Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548
Oct. 16 Van Darien 9 p.m. Hoot’s Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548
Oct. 17 Adam Hood 7 p.m. Hoot’s Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548
Oct. 18 The Midnight Ghost Train 8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840
Oct. 19 Yvonne Perea 6 p.m. Pescaraz Italian Restaurant, 3415-K Bell St., 350.5430
Oct. 27-28 Boo at the Zoo 5:30-9 p.m. Join the zoo animals for an evening of not-so-scary Halloween fun. Event will include craft stations, costumed characters, treats, games and more. Amarillo Zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail, 381.7911
Oct. 29
Tennessee Tuckness 6 p.m. Pescaraz Italian Restaurant, 3415-K Bell St., 350.5430
Boo at the Zoo 12-5 p.m. Join the zoo animals for a day of not-so-scary Halloween fun. Event will include craft stations, costumed characters, treats, games and more. Amarillo Zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail, 381.7911
Digisaurus 8 p.m. Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 SW 10th Ave., 331.7305
SPECIAL EVENTS
Oct. 20
Chad Miller 8 p.m. Cowboy Gelato Smokehouse, 6103 S. Coulter St., Suite 200, 376.5286
Oct. 21 Mike Fuller 6 p.m. Pescaraz Italian Restaurant, 3415-K Bell St., 350.5430 RenfreeIsaacs 7 p.m. Part of HPPR’s Folk’Tober concert series. Chalice Abbey, 2717 Stanley St., Suite A, 367.9088 Eli Young Band 8 p.m. Midnight Rodeo, 4400 S. Georgia St., 358.7083
Oct. 5 Legacies and Questions from Our Wars with Cornette Library 6-8 p.m. Panel discussion. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave., Canyon, 651.2244
Oct. 6 NWTHS Pennal Lecture 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Grand Plaza, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
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Oct. 7 2017 Fall Carnival 12-8 p.m. Carnival will include games, costume contest, live and silent auctions and raffle. St. Joseph’s Church, 4118 S. Bonham St., 355.5621
Oct. 9 TCFA Annual Convention Event 12-11 p.m. Part of TCFA’s 50th anniversary celebration. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Grand Plaza, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 11 Hispanic Heritage Luncheon 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the third annual luncheon organized by los Barrios de Amarillo, the Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and other business and community members. Amarillo Wesley Community Center, 1615 S. Roberts St., 570.8644 Make it Maroon 6-8 p.m. Cadillac Ranch, 13651 I-40 West, 651.4400 Nash Fung Show 7-9 p.m. Part of WTAMU’s homecoming celebrations. JBK Legacy Hall, Canyon, 651.2392
Oct. 12 Senior Fall Festival 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Event will include free health care testing for blood pressure, hearing, eye and memory exams, cholesterol and blood sugar screening and more. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096 Archaeology Day 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Event will include demonstrations, activities and interactive lectures. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave., Canyon, 651.2258 Panhandle Great 25 Nurses Award Banquet and Celebration 6-8 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Grand Plaza, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096 Girl Power 6-9 p.m. Event will engage mothers and their pre-teen daughters in dialogue about self-esteem, exercise, nutrition, internet safety, bullying and more. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Regency Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096 WTAMU Alumni Gathering 6-9 p.m. Event will feature food, beverages and music. The Resplendent Garden, 11701 Truman St., 651.4400 “Wild Texas” Film Tour 7-10 p.m. Elevencity short-film tour will showcase wildlife, adventure, and conservation stories from across the state. Meet the characters in the films, the folks behind the cameras, and some of the best photographers, anglers, outdoorsman, and wildlife enthusiasts in the state of Texas. Hosted by filmmaker
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and conservationist Ben Masters. GlobeNews Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Harlem Globetrotters 2017 World Tour 7 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
SPORTS & RECREATION
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Oct. 21
Golden/Diamond Buff Reunion 4-6 p.m., reception; 6-8 p.m., dinner. Honoring the WT classes 1952-1972, the Golden Anniversary of the class of 1967, and the Diamond Anniversary of the class of 1957. JBK Legacy Hall, Canyon, 651.4400
Create! Soap and Lip Balm 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Wildcat Bluff Nature Center’s fall series begins with a DIY class. Coffee and pastries provided. Wildcat Bluff Nature Center, 2301 N. Soncy Road, 352.6007
WTAMU Women’s Golf All day. Tascosa Golf Club, 4502 Fairway Drive, 651.4400
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Reunion 6-8 p.m. Come-and-go reception will include heavy hors d’oeuvres and student-led tours. Bivins Nursing Learning Center, Canyon, 651.4400
2017 Historical Twilight Tour 3-7 p.m. Llano Cemetery, 2900 S. Hayes St., 376.4538
Oct. 14 Dia de la Salud de la Mujer 7:45 a.m.3 p.m. This program will address the specific health concerns of Hispanic women and their families by educating them about their health, well-being and personal safety in a culturally sensitive environment including Hispanic speakers and health care professionals. The all-day event will include a keynote speaker, informative educational sessions and numerous essential health screenings. Vital information on important health topics such as mental wellness, sleep debt, fitness/exercise, hormones, self-appreciation and a wealth of other important wellness information will be available. Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096 WTAMU Alumni Open House 9 a.m.12 p.m. Buffalo Courts Alumni Center, WTAMU campus, Canyon, 651.4400 WTAMU Campus Fair 9 a.m.-2 p.m. In partnership with Canyon Chamber of Commerce. Shop local vendors, which will include home, clothing, food and farmer’s market products. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum parking lot, 2503 Fourth Ave., Canyon, 651.4400 WTAMU Homecoming Parade 10 a.m. Parade will begin at First United Bank Center and end at the Buffalo Sports Park parking lot. WTAMU campus, Canyon, 651.4400 Lambda Chi Alpha Reunion 10 a.m. Fine Arts Center Grand Lobby, WTAMU campus, Canyon, 651.4400 St. Mary’s Cathedral School Fall Festival 12-7 p.m. St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 S. Washington St., 376.9112 Young Alumni/Alumni Homecoming Tailgate 1-5 p.m. Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, Canyon, 651.4400
Oct. 19 Chamber Annual Banquet & Business Excellence Awards 6-9 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 342.2007
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Oct. 26 Best of Amarillo 5:30-7 p.m.; after-party 7:30-10 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 27 Monster Bash 6:30-9:30 p.m. Familyfriendly safe trick-or-treating alternative. Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Streit Drive, 355.9547
Oct. 2-3
Oct. 6 WTAMU Lady Buff Volleyball vs. Dallas Baptist 6 p.m. The Box, Canyon, 651.4400 WTAMU Women’s Soccer vs. Midwestern State University 7 p.m. The Pitch, Canyon, 651.4400
Oct. 7 WTAMU Men’s and Women’s Buffalo Stampede 8 a.m. The Range, Canyon, 651.4400 WTAMU Lady Buff Volleyball vs. Texas A&M Kingsville 2 p.m. The Box, Canyon, 651.4400 Kicker Arenacross 7:30 p.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767
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Oct. 7-8
Bully Affiliation’s Howl-O-ween Bully Boo-tacular 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Amarillo Bulls vs. Corpus Christi IceRays 7:05 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Halloween Pet Costume Contest 4-5 p.m. Texotic Pets, 2461 I-40 West, 352.2410 Trunk or Treat Business Expo 5-8 p.m. Family-friendly event will include candy, business booths, and activities. Adultsonly BooBash Masquerade Ball will follow at 10 p.m. City Studios, 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 25, 282.6573 Master of Disguise Mystery Dinner 6 p.m. Wear a disguise. Will include a buffet-style dinner. Wolflin House, 11925 S. Western St., 477.0036
Oct. 31 United Way Youth Leadership Conference 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Grand Plaza, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 13 WTAMU Homecoming Golf Classic 11:30 a.m., lunch; 12:30, tee off. Palo Duro Creek Golf Course, 50 Country Club Drive, 651.4400 WTAMU Lady Buff Volleyball vs. Texas A&M Commerce 6 p.m. The Box, Canyon, 651.4400 WTAMU Women’s Soccer vs. UT-Permian Basin 7 p.m. The Pitch, Canyon, 651.4400
Oct. 14 Panhandle Team Penning & Sorting 9 a.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Bill Cody Arena, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767 WTAMU Lady Buff Volleyball vs. Texas Woman’s 1 p.m. The Box, Canyon, 651.4400
Amarillo Area College Night 6-8 p.m. Two-hour college fair designed to give area high school and transfer students the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 50 higher education institutions. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
WTAMU Buffs vs. Adam State 5 p.m. Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, Canyon, 651.4400
WTAMU Fall Carnival 6-9 p.m. Free, family-friendly event will include games, bounce houses, trunk-or-treat, and BSA response vehicles. First United Bank Center parking lot, Canyon, 651.2392
WTAMU Lady Buff Volleyball vs. Eastern New Mexico 6 p.m. The Box, Canyon, 651.4400
Oct. 15 WTAMU Women’s Soccer vs. San Angelo 1 p.m. The Pitch, Canyon, 651.4400
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Oct. 18-21 Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association World Finals 8 a.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767
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TRADE SHOWS
WTAMU Men’s Soccer vs. Lubbock Christian University 7 p.m. The Pitch, Canyon, 651.4400
WTAMU Lady Buff Volleyball vs. San Angelo State 6 p.m. The Box, Canyon, 651.4400
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Oct. 27-28
NTPGA All American Tour Sherwin Cox Amarillo Shootout 10 a.m. shotgun start. Ross Rogers Golf Complex, 722 NW 24th Ave., 376.3086
Amarillo Bulls vs. Corpus Christi IceRays 7:05 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 22
WTAMU Men’s Soccer vs. Eastern New Mexico 1 p.m. The Pitch, Canyon, 651.4400
NTPGA All American Tour Sherwin Cox Amarillo Shootout 9 a.m. shotgun start. Ross Rogers Golf Complex, 722 NW 24th Ave., 376.3086
Oct. 25 WTAMU Women’s Soccer vs. Eastern New Mexico 7 p.m. The Pitch, Canyon, 651.4400
Oct. 26 WTAMU Men’s Soccer vs. UT-Permian Basin 7 p.m. The Pitch, Canyon, 651.4400
Oct. 26-28 National Jr. Bull Riders Association 8 a.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767
Oct. 28
WTAMU Lady Buff Volleyball vs. Tarleton State University 2 p.m. The Box, Canyon, 651.4400 WTAMU Buffs vs. Texas A&M Commerce 6 p.m. Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, Canyon, 651.4400
Oct. 30 WTAMU Equestrian TBA. WT Horse Center, Canyon, 651.4400
Oct. 31 WTAMU Lady Buff Volleyball vs. Western New Mexico 6 p.m. Fieldhouse, Canyon, 651.4400
The Peddler Show 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 15
Tri-State Reptile Expo 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 7 All Things Luxe 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 10
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096 The Peddler Show 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 20-21
Job Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Continental Antique Show 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Regency Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 13 Just Between Friends Consignment Sale 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096 The Peddler Show 12-7 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 14 Just Between Friends Consignment Sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 21 Pioneer Gun Show 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
Oct. 22 Pioneer Gun Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096 Continental Antique Show 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Regency Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096
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hef Brent Lancour brings new American cuisine and a casual fine dining experience to Amarillo with the opening of Copper Fire Grill on Civic Circle. The carefully curated menu includes innovative cuisine with a focus on prime cuts of local beef, lamb, quail and fresh seafood. Sides will change seasonally, with locally sourced produce serving as the perfect complement to meats and cheeses from around the world, and sausage prepared in house. Copper Fire’s wine room is stocked with California wines and a sampling of Old World wines from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Germany, perfectly suited for pairing with food. The bar is open all day, offering an evolving cocktail menu, and bloody mary and mimosa bars for brunch on the weekends. Every brunch, lunch and dinner will have daily specials to bring a new twist to the menu, and feature unique flavors designed to nudge diners outside of their comfort zone and expand their palate. Future plans include expanding the full bar into the lounge area for a more casual dining experience – a place to enjoy a cocktail and relax for a couple of hours without rushing through dinner. Late-night dining is available from the appetizer menu after 10 p.m.
2800 Civic Circle, Suite 500, 803.9432 Open Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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AMARILLO 575 Pizzeria Toppings runneth over at 575 Pizzeria, not to mention the specials that rotate every month. (Check the board when you walk in.) 575 is family-owned and family-friendly, so it’s a great Friday night dinner choice. 2803 Civic Circle/ 7320 Hillside Road, 322.5575, 575pizzeria.com $$ C T ^ 7 Grill & Bar Seven is the magic number at 7 Grill & Bar. The lunch menu consists of $7 entrees, from burgers and sandwiches to pasta and seafood. It’s the ideal place to meet friends and root for your favorite team. 3130 S. Soncy Road, 358.2222, 7grillandbar.com $ c Ty The 806 Coffee + Lounge In addition to its vast organic, fair trade coffee and tea offerings, The 806 caters to local vegetarians and vegans with its “foodie” menu. The limited (but tasty) menu includes omelets, bagels, sandwiches, and nachos along with made-from-scratch desserts, a few which are also gluten free. Don’t miss brunch served on Saturdays and Sundays. Regulars go for coffee that packs a punch and the healthy eats. 2812 SW Sixth Ave., 322.1806, the806.com $ y T 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza This fast-casual restaurant keeps the budget-minded diner in mind. Much like a Subway chain, 1000 Degrees offers build-your-own pizzas with your choice of six sauces, seven cheeses, 20 vegetable options, and nine meats, as well as classic fired-fresh Neapolitan-style pizzas and salads. 2207 S. Western St., 803.9436, 1000degreespizza.com $ The Açaí Bar For those pursuing the clean eating trend, The Açaí Bar can keep you on track. Choose from filling bowls or smoothies as an alternative to a fast food breakfast or lunch. Each menu item is made fresh with mostly organic ingredients. The customer favorite Monkey Bowl – an açaí blend topped with granola, pineapple, bananas, strawberries, mini chocolate chips, coconut shreds and honey – will keep you satisfied past the daily 3 p.m. slump. 7306 SW 34th Ave., Suite 9, 367.9724 $
have fun at Aldaco’s, especially on live music nights. Try not to fill up on the homemade chips and salsa so you can enjoy the rest of the delicious food. 3623 SW Sixth Ave., 374.4945 $ y T C Aspen Creek Grill One of only nine locations nationwide, Aspen Creek’s Amarillo restaurant offers its signature made-from-scratch food in a family-friendly atmosphere. Step into the mountain-lodge inspired decor and you can expect to be greeted warmly by the friendly staff, receive excellent service, and over-sized portions on everything from appetizers to entrees to dessert. The Happy Hour at Aspen – one of the most affordable in town – is a welcome break after a challenging work day. 4110 I-40 West, 398.2776, aspencreekgrill.com $-$$ c ^ B L Bistro The intimate, cozy atmosphere creates the ideal date place, not to mention the food is plated perfection. Note: You might want to leave the kids with a sitter. 2203 S. Austin St., 355.7838, blbistro.com $$$ c ☎ y Bangkok Tokyo This casual, quaint place is often packed, so visit for an early dinner or a late lunch. Try the crispy chicken with basil or the Bangkok Tokyo fried rice. Neither disappoints. 2413 S. Western St., 353.4777 $$ Belmar Bakery & Cafe Open since 1965, Belmar is an Amarillo tradition. Loyal customers abound and each one has a favorite treat they return for again and again (we’re big fans of the thumb print cookies). The cafe offers a cozy place to meet for early morning coffee and pastries or tasty lunch with friends. 3325 Bell St., 355.0141, belmarbakery.com $ The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery Everyone knows about the 72-ouncer, but did you know the breakfast buffet is only $14? Every morning from 7-11 a.m. you can pile your plate high with pancakes, sausage and skillet potatoes. Top it off with a trip to the Omelet Bar before leaving completely satisfied. 7701 I-40 East, 372.7000, bigtexan.com $$ c T ^ y
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant & Bar When the weather’s nice, enjoy sitting on Polk Street while you sip a margarita and sample a traditional Mexican-style shrimp cocktail. 727 S. Polk St., 373.8889, acapulcomexicanrestaurant.net $$ c T
Blue Sky Blue Sky’s burgers and homemade fries are the perfect companions to a Lone Star Beer or an Oreo shake. Be prepared to share the one-size-feeds-a-lot cheese fries. 4201 I-40 West, 355.8100/ 5060 S. Coulter St., 322.3888, blueskytexas.com $ C y ^
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Dickey’s serves its original slow-smoked meats alongside homestyle sides like macaroni-and-cheese and jalapeño beans, fresh rolls, and plenty of ice tea. Founded in Dallas in 1941, the national franchise also gives back – its foundation, Barbecue, Boots & Badges, benefits law enforcement and firefighters in the local community. 6015 Hillside Road, Suite 100, 322.0127, dickeys.com $$ Doug’s Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que For a quick, tasty meal, stop at Doug’s and try the chopped beef sandwich. The menu is reasonably priced and the barbecue sauce is tasty. 3313 S. Georgia St., 352.8471 $ y Dyer’s Bar-B-Que If you’re a meat lover, Dyer’s is the place for you. The family-style, all-you-can-eat lunch special is hard to beat. On Fridays and Saturdays, eat your fill of premium smoked prime rib. 1619 S. Kentucky St., Suite E526, 358.7104, dyersbbq.com $$ c Eat-Rite The food at Eat-Rite isn’t just good for you; it’s delicious as well. Pile your plate high from the organic salad bar or choose from a variety of tasty sandwiches, soups and entrees. The marinated carrots are pure, tasty goodness. 2425 I-40 West, 353.7476, eat-rite.com $$ El Giro The traditional Mexican food taste will keep you going back for more at El Giro. A taqueria-style eatery, El Giro offers authentics dishes like tacos, flautas and chile rellenos. Order a party taco box, filled with more than a dozen tacos, to feed a crowd. 1800 Bell St., 318.3859 $ El Puente Customer favorites at El Puente include the over-stuffed burritos, menudo and traditional barbacoa. The casual eatery is open early for its daily breakfast, serves lunch and dinner every day, and late-night diners every Friday night from midnight to 1 a.m. 4027 Amarillo Blvd. East, 383.4314 $ Embers Steak House Embers offers an array of cuisine from hamburgers and steaks to buffalo, lamb and seafood. We have our eye on the gourmet burger menu. You’ll savor your meal at lunch or dinner, seven days a week. 2721 Virginia Circle, 350.3303, amarilloembers.com $$-$$$ c ☎ y Evocation Coffee You’ll find a thoughtful, simple menu at Evocation Coffee. Pour-over coffees and espresso dominate, but you’ll also find tea, cold press juices, fresh in-house waffles with a variety of spreads, and thick-sliced toast drizzled with sweetened condensed milk. Visit Evocation for
expertly roasted and brewed coffee and a snack. Hang out because of the peaceful, modern vibe. 3300 S. Coulter St., Suite 5, 418.8968, evocationcoffee.com $ The Family Soul Food Restaurant You’ll find plenty of mouth-watering options at The Family Soul Food Restaurant. Feast on traditional family recipes like chicken-fried chicken, fried ribs, catfish or cheesy meatloaf with all the sides, topped off by a slice of sweet cornbread. Save room for the rotating dessert menu. 2601 SW Sixth Ave., 463.4686 $ Fatcat Fish & Grill From seafood and coleslaw to cheeseburgers and steaks, Fatcat Fish & Grill offers fresh-cooked food at a reasonable price. 1309 N. Fillmore St., 373.3581 $ C T Fire Slice Back Alley Pizzeria You know you’re in for a good time at Fire Slice when you see the menu. Choose from pizza specialties, such as “Tommy Boy” and “Hot Momma,” or build your own. Each pizza is made fresh in a custom-built pizza oven. Try savory Italian brunch items on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 11 a.m. 7306 SW 34th Ave., Space 10, 331.2232, fireslice.com $$ c T Frank’s Bakery Transport yourself to Europe at the only boulangerie in Amarillo. No matter what you choose, you can’t miss with French specialties like fresh baguette sandwiches, quiche, feuillete (a puff pastry filled with chicken, bechamel, and mushrooms), crepes, and croissants – if you can break away from the divine pastry case to order an entree. We’re big fans. 1923 S. Western St., 352.8089 $ y NEW FrutiLandia Find a colorful snack or light lunch just around the corner from bustling downtown Amarillo. Stop into FrutiLandia for fresh fruit cups, gazpacho, shrimp cocktail, ceviche, or flavorful elote en vaso (corn in a cup). The large portions and fresh ingredients are sure to keep you going back for more. 1010 SE 10th Ave. $y Furrbie’s You’ll find old-fashioned grilled onion burgers and an array of sandwiches, salads, seafood and ice cream treats at Furrbie’s. Hot dog enthusiasts will love the famous Nathan’s Hot Dogs, the originals from Coney Island, New York, made with 100-percent kosher American beef. Looking to cool off? Choose from fruity-flavored ice treats or ice cream. 210 SW Sixth Ave., 220.0841 $ Gerb’s Wurst Bar For traditional German entrees with a Texas twist, head over to Gerb’s Wurst Bar. Open for dinner nightly, the bar/
eatery offers its German sausage in quarter-pound portions plated, in goulash, in a wrap, or on a bun. Enjoy a full bar and live music while you dine. 7145 S. Bell St., 398.9991 $ c T Girasol Cafe & Bakery If you’ve missed having an artisan bakery in Amarillo, you’re in luck. Head over to Garisol Cafe and enjoy fresh baked goods along with a rotating menu of salads, soups, sandwiches and entrees – many with a Latin influence. Check the bakery’s Facebook page for daily featured items. 3201 S. Coulter St., 322.0023 $ Gooney’s You won’t get bored with Gooney’s menu. This downtown eatery and lounge cooks up pretty much every Asian dish you can think of – egg rolls, lettuce wraps, the always-reliable Charlie’s Special, chow mein, curry wings, even hot-off-the-grill rib-eyes and steak kabobs. 705 S. Polk St., 367.9585 $ y c Green Chile Willy’s Grill As the owners say, the way you like it is the way they fix it. Hand-cut grilled steaks, excellent burgers, chicken-fried steak and grilled chicken; you name it, Willy’s has it. And you can’t beat the country atmosphere for a relaxing good time. 13651 I-27, 622.2200, greenchilewillys.com $$ ^ T
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Havana Rincon Criollo You’ll find traditional Cuban fare at Havana Rincon Criollo. Nestled toward the west end of historic Route 66, the eatery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Don’t be afraid to experiment at Rincon Criollo Havana. Flavors range from sweet to spicy to savory, with standouts like ropa vieja (shredded beef), empanadas, and fried plantains. 3700 SW Sixth Ave., 206.8482 $y The Hickory Pit BBQ The Hickory Pit’s specialty is its smoked beef brisket, prepared every Friday along with its mouth-watering ribs. Also enjoy ham, pulled pork, sausage, Frito pie, and burritos. Feed the whole family with meat by the pound, takeout sides, and cobbler. 501 S. McMasters St., 331.6492, hickorypitamarillo.com $ The Hobo House Texas Diner Open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner from 5 to 9 p.m., The Hobo House features American classics on its limited menu. Choose from appetizers, sandwiches, salads and burgers. The Bad Moon Burger caught our eye: it’s a half-pound beef patty smothered in blue, cream and Monterrey Jack cheeses, topped with caramelized onions. Where’s the napkins? 7200 W. McCormick Road, 622.9814 $
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Hop Slice Hop Slice offers a simple pizza and pub-inspired menu. And when we say simple, we don’t mean there’s a lack of quality ingredients; rather, the menu is limited and carefully curated. You’ll find gourmet wood-fired pizzas, small plates, homemade ice cream, and a healthy craft beer and wine list. 2818 Wolflin Ave., 418.4852 $$ C I Don’t Know Sports Bar and Grill This Sixth Street grill has a little bit of everything. Chicken-fried steak, catfish, burgers, steaks, sandwiches, wraps, breakfast – there’s a lot for hungry diners to choose from. Enjoy fresh, homestyle meals, extra-friendly service and a casual, laid-back atmosphere while you watch your favorite sports on the flat screen TVs that line the dining room. On your first visit, try the pizza fries, a sinfully delicious combination of french fries loaded with pepperoni, jalapeño bacon, marinara, and mozzarella cheese. 1301 SW Sixth Ave., 331.7985, idksportsbar.com$ y T c ^ Ichiban Noodle Bar & Asian Cuisine With the inner workings of its kitchen on display, Ichiban makes you feel like you’re right in the middle of a bustling noodle bar on a street in Asia. Endless choices of cold noodles and hot dishes make your dinner decision a tough one. 3309 Wimberly Road, 355.5031 $ Indian Oven The moment you enter Indian Oven, you’ll be enveloped by the fragrances of cardamom, ginger, anise, garlic and chili wafting from the kitchen. Start your meal with a generous portion of naan as you work your way through the extensive menu. Select a chef special such as chicken tandoori or chicken tikka masala or try a little of everything on the lunch buffet. Finish up with the to-die-for rice pudding. Don’t leave without sipping the mango lassi. 5713 SW 34th Ave., 335.3600, indian-oven.com $$ It’s a Punjabi Affair If you were among the many Indian food fans that despaired when Amarillo Hut closed its doors, brood no more. Punjabi Affair serves Indian-style street food, available for dining in or to take out. Savor classics like flat bread, butter chicken and samosa, and a few you might not be accustomed to like lamb curry, or marinated and fried tilapia. You’ll also find options for vegans and vegetarians. The menu will change with the seasons in order to offer fresh local ingredients. 4201 S. Bushland Blvd., 414.2114, itsapunjabiaffair.com $ y Jacobo’s Cafe The shrimp tostadas with pico de gallo, cucumber, avocado and rice, and Don Jacobo Burger, two half-pound patties
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with ham and asadero cheese, caught our eye at Jacobo’s Cafe. But if you’re in the mood for breakfast, the Belgian waffle or breakfast burrito will surely satisfy. 3701 Olsen Blvd., Suite L, 418.8850 $ c Jackson Square Grill This Southern, soulful diner is a hot spot for downtown lunchers. On the campus of Park Central Retirement Community, The Grill’s specials change daily and are always popular. The homemade hamburgers and hand-breaded chicken strips are a tasty bet. 1400 S. Van Buren St., 337.4156 $ Jimmy’s Egg Fast, friendly service, a bright and cheerful dining area, and plenty of breakfast and lunch items from which to choose will keep you going back to Jimmy’s Egg. Order any menu item beginning at 6 a.m. and customize your entree to your liking. Catering, dine-in, and easy online to-go ordering make your visit an easy one. 2225 S. Georgia St., 418.6752, jimmysegg. com $ Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Joe’s has been an Amarillo favorite for years thanks to its dependable, prompt service and generous, satisfying Italian fare. The combination of the New Yorkstyle pizza’s crispy, thick crust with the perfect amount of sweet and zesty sauce is irresistible. 19151 I-40 West, 356.8191 $ Jorge’s Mexican Bar & Grill In the mood for fajitas? Look no further than Jorge’s. Portion sizes are generous and prices are reasonable. 6051 S. Bell St., 354.2241, jorgesmexican.com $$ c T Kabuki Romanza Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Who says you can’t enjoy fresh sushi aboard a boat in the heart of the Panhandle? Kabuki Romanza serves teppan-style cooking and fresh-sliced sushi in a dining area that resembles a boat, surrounded by special effects that add to the tropical feel. 8130 I-40 West, 358.7799, kabukiromanza.com $$-$$$ c y Kathy’s Kitchen This is the simple, Texas Panhandle homestyle food locals crave. Grab the napkins and tackle the brisket burger, a hamburger patty topped with brisket and smothered in barbecue sauce, cheese, and two stuffed jalapeños. Generous portions, daily specials, and low prices will keep you going back for more. 4517 Highway 136, 383.2513 $ NEW La Bella Pizza With an expanded dining area and bar, the Olsen Boulevard location of La Bella Pizza gives diners more options than takeout. Fill up on Sicilian-style pizza, subs, burgers, calzones, pasta, gyros –
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La Pasadita Locals love the barbacoa, handmade flautas, menudo, and burritos at this small walk-up eatery. 2730 NE 16th Ave., 381.2309 $
Napoli’s Fine Italian Restaurant Napoli’s has created an oasis in downtown Amarillo. Indulge yourself with the housebaked bread while you browse the ample menu. Try the hearty lasagna or one of the over-sized calzones while enjoying live music on the spacious patio. 700 S. Taylor St., 220.2588, napolisofamarillo.com $$ c T y ^
Leal’s Mexican Restaurant Leal’s serves dishes that blend the traditional flavors of Mexico with a few twists that will delight you. Try excellent, non-traditional items such as salmon or roasted tomatillo enchiladas along with delicious desserts. Let’s not forget about the fresh-squeezed lime margaritas, some of the best around. 1619 S. Kentucky St., 359.5959, myleals.com $$ c T Los Braceros Mexican Grill For more than 11 years, Braceros has provided hungry patrons with delicious meals and great, traditional Mexican food. The nachos con carne appetizer and a michelada are a must. If you have big eaters to feed, try the parrillada. 3303 Bell St., 355.0889 $$ y c Macaroni Joe’s Macaroni Joe’s isn’t just a place to eat a great meal. The Tuscan-inspired rooms are the perfect place for creating memories. Whether for a first date, the start of a new life together, or celebrating important milestones, the restaurant offers excellent service and an exquisite food and wine menu. It’s at the top of our list. 1619 S. Kentucky St., Suite D1500, 358.8990, macaronijoes.com $$-$$$ c y ☎ ^ Metropolitan-A Speakeasy Start your day with a coffee and pastry at Metropolitan. If a midday lunch with colleagues is in order, impress them with Metropolitan’s twist on classic favorites like a BLT. Or celebrate the end of a productive workday with a classy cocktail, savory small plate, or scrumptious homemade dessert. The menu changes frequently so check the club’s Facebook page for updates and special menu offerings. 9181 Town Square Blvd., Suite 1201, 242.0117 $$ c y T Mr. Fish Another quirky dive has popped up on Sixth Street. The former owner of nowclosed Pattaya Restaurant takes another approach with a small fish-and-chips joint. A rotating menu of Asian specialties, including sushi, will supplement the affordable fish and fries offerings. 2806 SW Sixth Ave., 803.9434 $ y My Thai It’s hard to find authentic Thai cuisine that compares to My Thai. We recommend the angel noodle with sauteed tomatoes
Nu-Castle Diner Patrons gather at Nu-Castle for classic American cooking. The small, downtown breakfast and lunch spot stays crowded with regulars. You can’t go wrong with a chicken-fried steak breakfast or a Dusty Burger. 518 E. 10th Ave., 371.8540 $ OHMS Cafe & Bar Set in downtown Amarillo, OHMS serves a buffet-style lunch then switches to wait service in the evenings. The chef features specials each week that range from seafood and smoked duck to beef tenderloin. Start with daily Happy Hour and give the Bar Burger a try. (It’s not on the menu, but it might be the best burger in town.) Excellent cuisine and service make this a delightful place to linger. 619 S. Tyler St., 373.3233, ohmscafe.com $$$ ☎ c y NEW Oscar’s Lil Meskun Place Family-owned Oscar’s serves its signature breakfast burritos and other breakfast items for early risers beginning at 6:30 a.m., and lunch until 2 p.m. Feast on Tex-Mex items like carne guisada, stuffed avocados, tacos, and burritos. Dine-in, carry-out and drive-up ordering are available. 4602 SW 45th Ave. $ Outlaws Supper Club Looking for a steak-lover’s paradise? Drive over to Outlaws Supper Club and you’ll discover just that. With a casual environment, you’ll find some of the finest steaks in Texas. We recommend the prime rib with tasty calf-fries, but get there early because it goes fast. 10816 SE Third Ave., 335.1032 $$ c Pan-Handlers Cafe Kick your lunch experience up a notch at Pan-Handlers. Settled in the basement of Amarillo National Bank Plaza One, this family-run restaurant supports the community by using farm-fresh produce. With a list of daily specials ranging from Mexican to seafood and cleverly concocted sandwiches (try the ANBLT on ciabatta bread), your dining experience will be anything but bland and boring. 410 S. Taylor St., 352.2590, thepan-handlers.com $ C
Pescaraz Italian Restaurant Come ready to linger when you visit Pescaraz. From the charming decor and cozy bar area to the array of entrees, soups, salads and impressive wine list, you’ll want to take time to savor every bite. Enjoy excellent service and live music in the evenings. 3415-K Bell St., 350.5430, pescaraz.com $$ c T ^ y The Plaza Restaurant & Bar A long-time Amarillo favorite, the many loyal customers of the Plaza attest to the great food and affordable prices. Eat your fill of fresh chips and hot sauce and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere. Perfect for a family night out, the menu offers enough variety to suit the pickiest eaters. 2101 S. Soncy Road., 358.4897, theplazaamarillo.com $ c Public House You’ll want to take your time to enjoy the ambience and upscale Southern comfort food at Public House. Savor the house favorite, a generous portion of meatloaf comprised of ground duck, pork and beef with mashed potatoes, a house-made pimiento grilled cheese sandwich, or enticing nightly specials. 3333 S. Coulter St., Suite A, 398.7777, publichouseamarillo.com $$-$$$ c y Recreo Botanas Y Tragos This family-owned restaurant awakens the senses with its enticing mesquite-fired food, local art displayed throughout the restaurant, and weekly live music. Enjoy handmade corn tortillas, authentic flavor and excellent service. 3500 Amarillo Blvd. East, 350.7830 $CT RibCrib BBQ & Grill RibCrib has your hankering for smoky barbecue covered. Choose from chicken, pork and beef on the Crib’s extensive menu, with a variety of sauces as well. Visit early for Happy Hour and stay to enjoy the Pigman, a half-pound sandwich heaped with slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork and sausage, then covered in sauce, pickles and onions. Quench your thirst with a glass of refreshing lemonade. 5050 S. Coulter St., 803.9360, ribcrib.com $$ c y Robinson’s BBQ Robinson’s has mastered the art of barbecue. Especially with its chopped beef sandwiches. But don’t limit yourself to just a sandwich; try the tasty Frito pie. If you’re in time for breakfast, grab an excellent breakfast burrito. 5920 Hillside Road, 358.2194 $ Roosters Restaurant and Catering Roosters offers more than just a good cup of Joe. Stop in and plan on staying for a hot breakfast pastry or one of the delicious lunch specialties. It’s the perfect
place to relax with friends for lunch. 3440 S. Bell St., Unit 110, 353.7309, silver-fork.com $ y Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Choose from an extensive sushi menu that includes nigiri style, cut rolls, special rolls, spicy rolls, sushi salads, and for the beef lover, Texas sushi. At Sakura, get ready to be entertained by chefs who prepare your meal at the table. We wholeheartedly recommend the swordfish. 4000 S. Soncy Road, 358.8148, amarillosushi.com $$-$$$ c Sharky’s Burrito Company Think of Sharky’s as a burrito assembly line, a place where you call the shots and load a tortilla (flavored or not) with all your favorite toppings. Start with the meat and work your way through a plethora of options including beans, rice, veggies and cheese. The endless combinations will keep you going back for more. 1612 S. Georgia St., 359.7330 $y^
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Thai Garden Take a culinary adventure at Thai Garden. Choose from Lao, Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai specialties like seafood stew, beef jerky, and honey roasted duck. The generous portions and low prices will guarantee a return visit. 5017 Amarillo Blvd. East, 373.7020 $ Torchy’s Tacos Feast on Torchy’s breakfast and savory tacos, many with the eatery’s signature use of pickled ingredients, making for a spicy, zesty twang of flavor in every bite. Start with the queso and a Happy Hour special and linger in Torchy’s hip atmosphere as the perfect end to a workday or for day-time weekend relaxation with friends. 3562 Soncy Road, Suite 101, 398.1111, torchystacos.com $cy Urbana Coffee Works Southwest Amarillo can get its caffeine fix a little closer to home with the opening of Urbana Coffee Works. Hang out with a fresh brew and breakfast pastry, or enjoy lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily with hearty, hot sandwiches, tapas, soups and salads, and desserts like gelato or cupcakes. In the evening, listen to live music while you sip. 5215 S. Coulter St., Suite 100, 803.9022, urbanacoffeeworks.com $ T Vince’s Pizza Vince’s calzones are some of the best we’ve had. The pizzeria also offers huge Greek salads, Giro and an even larger family-sized pizza. Enjoy the quirky atmosphere or get your food to go at the convenient drive-up. 2413 S. Western St., 352.2656 $ Virdinski’s Rub Shack The folks at Virdinski’s clearly know their way around a kitchen. You’ll find impressive steaks, chicken-fried steaks, generous salads, seafood, catfish, outstanding burgers and owner Chris Virden’s award-winning hickory smoked barbecue with all the fixings. The presentation – down-home comfort food meets gourmet styling – makes an impression as well. We recommend saving room for the homemade banana pudding. We’re big fans. 3701 Olsen Blvd., Suite B, 318.3382, virdinskisrubshack.com $$ C Wesley’s Bean Pot & BBQ Loyal customers return again and again to Wesley’s. The atmosphere is friendly and the barbecue is genuine Texas style. The baby back ribs and brisket The baby back ribs and brisket are customer favorites. 6406 River Road, 381.2893 $ Wild Bill’s Wild Bill’s offers American food and friendly service. The green chile cheese burger with hand-cut, seasoned fries is
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our favorite. Enjoy billiards, darts and arcade games while you wait, or after you dine. 3811 SW Sixth Ave., 372.4500 $yCT The Windy Cow Cafe and Dessert Bar This family-owned cafe is located in Wildorado, less than a 15-minute drive from west Amarillo. Fill up on all-youcan-eat catfish on Friday and Saturday, from-scratch comfort food, and delicious homemade pie, cake, cookies, brownies and more. 709 I-40 West, 426.3001 $ Wonder Womenz Bakery If you have a sweet tooth, this small drive-up bakery could turn into a serious habit. The rotating dessert menu offers a dazzling variety of cookies, cupcakes, cheesecakes (whole or by the slice), sweet crepes, pies, turnovers and fudge. And the treats don’t stop there. Savory entrees, soup, quiche, brunch, and handheld breakfast items fill the menu, along with coffee and tea. Check the Wonder Womenz Facebook page for daily specials and flash sales. 909 S. Madison St., 477.0199 $ y YCSF Craft YCSF Craft serves its popular gourmet eats for lunch and dinner. The diverse but limited menu boasts burgers, tacos, and daily specials, and features craft beer and a well-rounded wine list. 2916 Wolflin Ave., 353.9273 $-$$ C Ye Olde Pancake Station With breakfast this good, you’ll be glad to know the Pancake Station serves it all day long. The restaurant also offers great diner-style entrees for lunch. We recommend the over-sized omelets, fresh pancakes, and southern fried chicken. 2800 Virginia Circle, 355.0211, pancakestation.com $ ^ Young Sushi “Rocks!” The friendly greeting you receive when you walk into Young’s is your first clue your experience will be a good one. The helpful staff is always willing to offer suggestions regarding the sushi. If sushi’s not your thing, try the authentic Thai cuisine. 202 SW 10th Ave., 371.7200 $$ C ^ Youngblood’s Cafe Experience the Western heritage of Amarillo at Youngblood’s Cafe. The Cafe serves up excellent chicken-fried steaks to satisfy your craving for beef. Plus, Youngblood’s also offers a hearty breakfast every day starting at 6 a.m. 620 SW 16th Ave., 342.9411, youngbloodscafe.com $$ C Zombiez Bar & Grill Locals rave about the homestyle offerings at Zombiez Bar & Grill. Fill up on daily specials, burgers, chicken-fried steak or chicken-fried chicken. Dine-in, takeout
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CANYON Aloha Kitchen Aloha Kitchen’s slogan is certainly compelling: “So good it’ll make you forget your name.” And so are the daily specials. Choose from Kalua Pork (slowcooked with Hawaiian spices), Flying Hawaiian (wok chicken), or Loco Moco (a burger patty served over rice with a fried egg), or from daily offerings like burgers, burritos or smoothies. A variety of Hawaiian canned and iced beverages will help you cool off on a hot day. 700 23rd St., 290.1129, alohakitchentx.com $ Buffalo’s Cafe You’ll leave your hunger behind when you visit Buffalo’s. Offering hearty eats with choices such as hamburgers, Tangled Texas Twists, and Smoky Mountain Nachalos, or The Big Round Up, a quarter rack of slow-roasted baby back ribs, traditional style or boneless buffalo wings, blackened shrimp and all the fixings. 2811 Fourth Ave., 655.4400, buffalos.com $ c Fat-Boys BBQ Fat Boys has been dishing up delicious Texas-style barbeque since 1988, so it’s safe to say they know what they’re doing. The meat has the perfect amount of smoky flavor. Top it with sweet barbecue sauce and add a few homemade sides. Your taste buds will thank you. 104 N. 23rd St., 655.7363 $ Feldman’s Wrong Way Diner Feldman’s fun, casual atmosphere and model trains that run a course along the ceiling make it a great place for the whole family. Try the made-fresh burgers or the Tortugas chicken, satisfaction guaranteed. 2100 N. Second Ave., 655.2711, feldmansdiner.com $ c y Hil’s Burgers This burger joint’s menu is pretty snazzy. The Philly cheese steak sandwich pairs perfectly with a side of sizzling, thinly sliced onion rings, but you can’t go wrong with the chicken-fried steak sandwich topped with chili, either. 1302 23rd St., 656.0810 $ Imperial Taproom Imperial Taproom has quickly made fans in Canyon. Featuring fresh, in-season ingredients and an extensive craft beer and wine list, Imperial provides a hip, industrial-chic vibe to linger and enjoy your meal. Feast on entrees with an upscale presentation that are pleasantly easy on your pocketbook. 410 15th St., Suite 100, 452.8004, imperialtaproom.com $$ C ☎
The King and I of Canyon Craving fresh sushi? The King and I will surely satisfy. Try the customer favorite, the Canyon Roll, and savor every scrumptious slice of crab, tempura shrimp, avocado, cucumber and cream cheese topped with red tuna, white tuna, shrimp and eel. If you still have an appetite, order the fried bananas covered with powdered sugar and strawberries. 104 15th St., 655.2491 $$ C Pepitos Mexican Restaurante Choose your favorite Tex-Mex entree from the extensive menu, with traditional items like chile relleno, chimichangas, or sizzling fajitas. Enjoy the complementary chips and salsa while you wait. 408 23rd St., 655.4736 $ Ranch House Cafe The Ranch House Cafe has a small-town, family atmosphere. The Cafe offers breakfast all day, every day, and lunch, dinner and made-from-scratch desserts, as well as specials seven days a week. 810 23rd St., 655.8785, theranchhousecafe.com $ Ribs N More Ribs N More’s claim to fame is its boneless ribs. But don’t stop there. The savory smoked meat loaf is noteworthy, especially when paired with the juicy and flavorful firehouse corn. 1205 23rd St., Suite 6A, 452.8227 $ Rockin’ Zebra Soda Shoppe Located on the square, the Rockin’ Zebra Soda Shoppe offers classic soda shop fare like French dips, pulled pork sandwiches, or a grilled cheese sandwich. Cool off with a specialty drink or ice cream sundae. 404 15th St., 655.3381 $ y Sayakomarn’s Restaurant Sayakomarn’s offers a variety of traditional Thai dishes with daily lunch specials that won’t empty your wallet. Be sure to try their boba tea made with tapioca balls and shaken into fruit-flavored or milk tea. It’s yummy. 421 16th St., 655.2698, sayakomarns.com $ c Taqueria El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant El Tapatio’s second location in Canyon serves up the same authentic Mexican food at affordable prices. The carne el pastor is a customer favorite. 2301 12th Ave. $ C Thai Kitchen The generous menu will keep you coming back for more at Thai Kitchen. Choose from affordable Thai classics – soup, salads, noodles, pork, seafood and more. The small eatery is open for lunch and dinner six days a week. 713 23rd St., 655.4741 $
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lifetime of farming and 38 years of real estate experience have given Richard Hefley an insight on how to find the perfect land for his clients. Working with the people of Texas and Oklahoma for decades, Hefley has seen the growth and advances that they have made in the farm and ranch industry. He enjoys being a part of that growth. “One thing that I believe about the people of Texas and Oklahoma is that they embody the pioneer spirit and look forward to new developments,” says Hefley. “I like working with these pioneering individuals, because they are always striving to adapt new technologies.” Much like his clients, Hefley also strives to adapt to new technologies. Working with his associate, Hefley researches every property he lists for sale, and compiles a book containing soil and topographic maps along with production possibilities for each property. These books are available to prospective buyers to help them determine the best land for what they want to accomplish in the areas of farming, hunting and ranching. In addition to working with farmers and ranchers, Hefley has devoted his time to being a member of national associations to better his skills and knowledge for those he serves. Hefley attends the Realtors Land Institute (RLI) National Land Conference every year to inform clients about national real estate trends that affect our area. He is an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC). ALC designations are held by real estate professionals that are the highest performing and most experienced land specialists; there are only 500 in the entire nation.
RICHARD HEFLEY, ALC, LICENSED IN TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA, ASSOCIATE BROKER OF COLDWELL BANKER FIRST EQUITY, REALTORS 5701 Time Square Blvd., Suite 190, Amarillo, TX 79119 806.898.1786 • richardhefley@sbcglobal.net 70
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Westmoreland Ranch in Wheeler County
Galmor Ranch in Wheeler County
488 acres of good grassland with 100 acres of winter wheat. Located 3 miles south of Wheeler on US Highway 83. Spring fed pond, windmills. Good fences, cross fenced. Excellent home site. Big trees, brush, deer, dove, hogs, quail and turkey. Most of this ranch can be developed for irrigated farmland.
601 acres of grassland, 3 miles east of Shamrock on I-40. Ranch has been rested and has good stand of grass. Good fences with steel barn that has a concrete floor. Loafing shed with good set of working pens. Land is slightly rolling on the south side. North side has a ravine, brush and big trees, providing cover for the heavy wildlife population. Perfect location for a home, close to school and town.
Mann Ranch in Wheeler County
DB Ranch in Dallam County
640 acres of grassland, secluded with access to FM 2473. The 21,000-sq.-ft. lighted steel barn has stalls, tack room and arena. Round pen. Irrigation well with T&L pivot. One-half circle of bermuda grass. 2 seep ponds, large trees, brush and abundance of wildlife - deer, turkey, quail, dove, Choice site for home or weekend cabin.
The ranch has been rested and the grass is in excellent condition. Test holes show great possibility for irrigation development. The section immediately east of ranch was developed for irrigation in 2013. It is located in the center of the growth area of Dallam County, close to dairies, Hilmar Cheese, vegetable sheds, and elevators.
Call Richard Hefley for an appointment to see these fine properties. Additional information on amenities and reservations is available.
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rowing up on a ranch in the Texas Panhandle, Luke Abraham knows what hard work and dedication look like, which is exactly what he provides as a land specialist for Triangle Realty. “My background makes me uniquely suited to aid buyers and sellers in farm and ranch real estate transactions,” Abraham says. “Ranch land is without a doubt my specialty. I have always had a strong passion for rangeland management in relation to livestock production, wildlife, as well as the biological inner workings involved. Additionally, I am rapidly expanding my knowledge in mineral rights and estates to better serve my clientele. “ Working with Triangle Realty since January 2017, Abraham believes there is a kinship when it comes to the people of the Panhandle. As a fifth-generation descendant of Hemphill County, his roots play a big role in working with his clients. “Currently, I live on my family’s ranch, assisting my father with reproductive technologies in equine and wildlife and aiding in the management of my family’s cattle operation,” Abraham says. “As an agent, I have intimate knowledge and direct, personal connection to the industry. I understand the underlying value and attachment to land ownership firsthand – respect for land is learned when one’s own livelihood is dependent on the management of what is underfoot. If you take care of the land, the land will take care of you. “ Having an aptitude in analyzing properties from angles that other land agents may not consider to identifying and quantifying potential land value, Abraham brings knowledge and service to the table with Triangle Realty. “I cannot speak highly enough about the Triangle Agency. Triangle is a great company to work for; their desire to serve their clientele and the Panhandle community is very apparent. “
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hat started out as a tactic to educate Craig Cooper on selling his personal land quickly turned into a career that has been spent building new relationships across the Texas Panhandle since 2010. Born and raised on a farm in Gruver, Texas, Cooper has been involved in the cattle and farm industry for the majority of his life, something he says helps him tremendously when working with clients at Triangle Realty. “My specialty is all types of farm and ranch land, and having a degree in Agri-Economics and being an owner of farms and livestock since I was 21 years old gives me the experience and the confidence to successfully help my clients market and sell their properties,” Cooper says. “Being a cattle rancher and farmer has helped me in the real estate business, and being an irrigation farmer, and understanding wells, pumps, motors, sprinklers, soils and livestock grazing, helps with connecting with clients, either buying or selling.” Cooper not only feels connected to the people of the Panhandle through his experience with land and cattle, but also through his roots, as well. Growing up in Gruver on land his family has owned since the early 1900s, Cooper recently moved with his family to Bushland, Texas, where he hopes to add commercial real estate to his repertoire. With many talents and passions, Cooper wants nothing more than to serve the people of Amarillo and its surrounding areas. Whether through buying, selling, or working farm and ranch land, or through his new interest in commercial real estate, he is ready to serve you. “I have been involved in many things in my life,” says Cooper. “But nothing has captured my attention and motivated me as much as being in the land business.”
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o JT Haynes, broker and owner of Triangle Realty, the Panhandle spirit is about a few things: family, the land and helping others. That mindset has made his realty business his dream job. “Growing up in the Panhandle is about more than just where you’re from – it’s about what makes you who you are. For me, I was raised with a deep appreciation for the land and the generations who stewarded it before me, and being able to combine that love with the chance to help others in my career as a land broker in the Panhandle is a dream come true,” says Haynes. “One of the principles that guides me every day is if you help enough other people get what they want, you’ll always have what you want. This shapes how I treat folks professionally and has driven Jamie and I to get involved in causes across our community to give back to others.” Using their family’s ranch brand, the triangle, Haynes and his wife, Jamie, started Triangle Realty in 2010. Since then they’ve been working with the people of the Panhandle, New Mexico, Colorado and Oklahoma areas to find the perfect land for their farming and ranching needs. “There is no better way to establish an appreciation for the land than to work day in and day out with folks who make their livelihood on it,” Haynes says. “For more than 100 years, the Triangle brand has stood for hard work, integrity, and a passion for the community. When we made the decision to create Triangle Realty, Jamie and I committed to upholding these same values in our business.” JT and Jamie work with 35 agents in their brokerage that share the same values and love for the agriculture culture as they do. Whether it’s working the land or selling it, Haynes and Triangle Realty are proud of their hard work and contributions to the area. “We utilize cutting-edge technologies like sophisticated satellite mapping, aerial drone videography, and customized social media campaigns, coupled with tried-and-true techniques like home staging, professional marketing campaigns, and aggressive lead generation to exceed our clients’ expectations at every opportunity,” says Haynes.
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oon after starting his real estate career as a sales agent in 1974, Lewis Whitaker realized that his love for farming and his real estate career might make a good pair and started specializing in farm and ranch property. Taking that experience and passion forward 23 years, he then decided to open up his own company in 1997. Lewis and his son, Lee, have been serving the area since, but this family business is different from most real estate offices because it consists of just the father-son team. “Whitaker Real Estate is different than most firms because we have specifically and intentionally limited the size of our office and scope of our business,” Lewis says. “There are just the two of us, we are both Brokers versus agents, and we work together and do not have any competition within our office. Our combined expertise and limited scope of business allows us to focus completely on each transaction to help ensure that our clients and their properties receive the attention to every detail that is required for a successful transaction.” Specializing in farm, ranch and recreational real estate, Lee’s upbringing plays an important role in the transactions he handles. Growing up farming and ranching with his family on a farm in Armstrong County, he not only feels a connection to the customers in the area, but also to the real estate he sells. “Being a farmer is a big help in the farm and ranch real estate business because it gives me an insight that many brokers or agents don’t have. I understand weather-related economics, crop rotations, government programs, farming and grazing leases, pasture rotations, etc. because I deal with them daily,” Lee says. “Texas Panhandle folks are the best in the world. The vast majority are humble, generous and polite, and are a pleasure to deal with and work for on a daily basis.” Lewis and Lee have together been serving the Amarillo area, as well as customers all over the nation, for 20 years and are ready to assist clients with high-quality farm, ranch and recreational properties in an honest and straightforward manner.
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erving others is how Cindy Sherrod, with Triangle Realty, conducts business. With more than 30 years of farm and ranch operation background and a six-year track record in residential real estate, Sherrod believes that serving and listening to her customer is what has made her successful. “The key to any successful sales career is for one to listen more than one talks,” Sherrod says. “I understand the Panhandle people and this great Panhandle culture. My knowledge of the area and access to sellers serves me well when I am dealing with folks who are not native to this area.” Operating on her family’s land, Sherrod values the work of the Panhandle people. “I really enjoy working on land deals because land is something about which I know a good bit. While I don’t consider myself a land expert, I am passionate about matching buyers with opportunities that meet their needs,” she says.
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Clarendon. It was in this house that Mayvi Amarillo Cornelius was born on July 18, 1888 – the first child born in Amarillo. J.C. Cornelius returned east soon after, but Tuck and Sallie decided to stay. He was named one of the city’s first commissioners, and in 1889 used logs to move his original house to the new Glidden and Sanborn addition. Located near the corner of Fourth and Fillmore, the Cornelius house was the oldest existing home in Amarillo until it was demolished in the mid-1900s. Tuck and his wife went on to have 10 children, including Rosalie and Rosalind, Amarillo’s first set of twins.
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What is the best advice you received when you were beginning your career? Whatever your area of expertise you don’t know all the answers, and you will never know all the answers. Be confident in saying “I don’t know but I’ll find out.” How do you use social media to grow your network? By being intentional about communicating a positive, clear message. Weekly videos are a great tool to keep people informed and engaged. How do you maintain balance? Start the day worshipping God. It puts everything in perspective and reminds me that my identity comes from belonging to God – not in what I get accomplished. What has been your wisest investment? My husband and my family. I am the only wife and mother they have, and I cherish every moment I have put into those relationships. How has your past work experience shaped you into a leader? As a probate lawyer, I counseled many families through tough times and transitions. I learned that listening and connecting to them was often more important than any answer I could give. By listening and connecting, you are drawn into wanting to help people, and then you find yourself in a leadership role. What is the best part about your job? Amarillo people! I love being inspired by the people I meet who serve and live in our city. How has mentorship made a difference in your professional and private life? Everyone needs someone to push them further than they think they can go, remind them they are loved even though they aren’t perfect, and demonstrate skills that can be improved. I’ve been blessed with many, many truth-speaking, encouraging mentors. Which living person do you most admire and why? My husband. He is a leader to leaders, and is willing to stay behind them no matter the cost. A close second would be my parents and my in-laws. The four of them exemplify serving God with a strong work ethic and building family relationships. Which over-used word or phrase makes you cringe? Any criticism or apology about our great city and its people. What is your business philosophy? Honor God in every decision and work as if you are working for Him. Which quality do you most value in an employee? Two: hard work and honesty. What personality trait has most helped you succeed? Discipline. I’m a very intentional person, and discipline helps me stay focused and productive on the work that needs to be done. Who is your favorite author? Are you kidding? I can’t pick just one! Diana Gabaldon, C.S. Lewis, Guy Gavriel Kay, Carol Dweck, Henry Cloud, J. K. Rowling, Jane Austen, Eric Metaxas, Donald Miller, George R. R. Martin, Nabeel Qureshi, Tim Keller, L. M. Montgomery. What did you learn from your best boss? To be gracious when mistakes happen. (But get it right the next time!) Your worst? To toughen up and take criticism (even when it was unfair). How can Amarillo improve its business environment? As consumers we can shop locally. Every time we buy online, we miss out on a chance to invest in our community, and we weaken not just our business environment, but eventually our choices as consumers. Most important tech tool: Tie between my iPhone and Google calendar. Best time management tool: Tie between Google calendar and the daily schedule journal that I make for myself. I can’t live without my: family and plenty of chocolate. My favorite thing about Amarillo is: big skies and sunsets. Most unusual job or task: I washed windows in college as a summer job, and many people are surprised to learn that I’m an artist. (That’s what I really want to be when I grow up!)
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