This is the Panhandle

Dr. Walter Wendler, President of West Texas A&M University, sits down with us this week to talk about what the WT is doing to make students and our region successful.  WTAMU was founded in 1910 and continues to be a phenomenal institution based in Canyon Texas.  Learn what's next for WTAMU, and how the university faculty and staff are innovating programs to impact our region. More about WTAMU: Web...

This week we sit down with Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, President of Amarillo College.  Dr. Lowery-Hart explains how AC has changed the way it meets the needs of its students. AC's innovative approach has garnered national attention for the college.  Dr. Lowery-Hart shares how the plan came to be, and how students have responded. For more information about Amarillo College: Web: CLICK HERE Phone: 806....

This episode we sit down with Dr. Robert Riza, President of  Clarendon College.  Clarendon College in Clarendon TX has been meeting the needs of students in the eastern part of the Texas Panhandle since 1927.  Creating diverse and innovative programs and highly competitive sports programs in Clarendon, Pampa, Childress, and Amarillo are the hallmarks of this institution. Dr. Riza shares details of...

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The State of Higher Education: In this week's special episode we sit down with Leeann Kossey Overstreet, the Program Officer for No Limits No Excuses (NLNE) - a program of the Amarillo Area Foundation. Leeann explains what NLNE is doing to ensure students in the Panhandle have what they need to be successful in higher education. She also describes how NLNE is using innovation to help students with...

In this special episode, you'll hear from Anna Lisa Ramos the owner or FreshBox of Amarillo.  This is a food catering business in Amarillo.  In episode 3, Brady Clark mentioned the work of the PATH Fund and how the program is geared to help entrepreneurs be successful.  Many have reached out to get more information about FreshBox.  If you haven't listened to episode 3, the link is below. FreshBox...

We sit down with Crystal Moroney this week, the owner of Milk House Market in Friona, Texas.  Crystal and her husband also are the owners of the Del Rio Dairy in Friona.  They moved to Friona from the Phoenix area. Crystal, who has a degree in fashion design and merchandising, talks about how the store, Milk House Market, came to be and how the community and region has responded since its opening...

This week we sit down with Carol Lovelady.  Many know her due to her tireless work for the betterment of the Amarillo community.  Her civil service has deep roots and so does her history in Amarillo. Now the Executive Director of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Carol is tasked with maintaining the rich history of our area.  Learn why PPHM is the largest historical museum in Texas and how t...

This week we sit down with Alejandro Magallanes of Easy Math and Learning Lounge, an education technology company based in Amarillo, TX.  Alejandro immigrated to the Panhandle when he was in junior high.  He credits a high school "arch nemesis" for motivating his love of math.    Alejandro developed the app and resources to help high school teachers with math concepts.  You'll hear how that has ex...

This week we sit down with Barbara Brannon, Executive Director of the Texas Plains Trail.  Barbara explains the history of the 52-county region and her role in helping visitors to our area stay a little longer.     The Texas Panhandle is i mmersed  with incredible history, and the Texas Plains Trail's goal is to make sure that th at  history is preserved and shared with those who visit and live in...

In this week's episode we speak with Keith Brown, Executive Director of Opportunity Plan Inc (OPI). He explains the history and the significance OPI brings to our area and region.  The goal is to help students achieve a higher education credential or degree.   Keith is no stranger to high education  as  he is the former director of the Alumni Association at West Texas A&M University.  He is from H...

This episode's guest is Dyke Rogers. Dyke is a philanthropist and entrepreneur from Dalhart, TX.  He has owned many businesses throughout his time in the Panhandle.  Most of them located in Dalhart, the place he calls home.  He has worked to better the Dalhart community and was instrumental in attracting the Hilmar Cheese plant to the area.  In this episode, you'll learn how that plant changed the...

Square Mile Community Development This week we introduce you to Brady Clark, the Executive Director of Square Mile Community Development.  His organization is working to create economic development in the San Jacinto neighborhood.  Brady is also part of the St. Anthony's Legacy and Redevelopment Corp (SALAR). working on the old St. Anthony's property in northeast Amarillo to revitalize the economy...

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Herrick. Jason is the President of Pantera Energy, an oil and gas operation in the Texas Panhandle.  He is the chair for the committee working to make the Texas Tech University Veterinary School a reality in Amarillo. Jason shares information about how a vet school would benefit our area and why it's an important addition for students who are seeking to work...

As the sponsor of this podcast, the Amarillo Area Foundation is delivering on their mission to improve quality of life in the Texas Panhandle.  Hear from CEO Clay Stribling about what initiatives the Foundation is focused on.