This Is The Panhandle

We sit down with Representative Four Price in this week’s episode.  He talks about the upcoming legislative session and how the state is continuing to be impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Representative Price shares why he loves his district and the work he’s done for mental health legislation.

We sit down with Senator Kel Seliger in this week’s episode.  He talks about the upcoming legislative session and how the state is continuing to be impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Senator Seliger shares why he loves his district and how he prioritized legislation to benefit our area. 

This week we sit down with Colonel Andrew Scott DeJesse, one of the Monuments men in the United States Army.  As well, as an accomplished artist in his own right, Colonel DeJesse speaks about life in the Panhandle, and how growing

Andrew J. Brandt is a local author and entrepreneur living in Amarillo, Texas.  Andrew has published several books that have catapulted him up the fiction lists on Amazon.  He is also the owner of Phone Medic and various other companies in and around Amarillo.   In this episode, Andrew shares about his new book, set in the picturesque Palo Duro Canyon.  Listen and subscribe for the latest episodes. 

This week in our Season 2 finale, we talk with legendary girls' basketball coach, Joe Lombard.  Coach Lombard shares about his time at Canyon High School, how he builds a team, and what skills he develops that will stay with the girls throughout their lives.  Joe’s son, Tate Lombard, joins him on the bench this year as an assistant coach.  Coach Lombard shares what Tate has added to the team and the future of the girls’ basketball program at Canyon. 

This week we sit down with Dr. Nick Gerlich, professor at West Texas A&M, and Route 66 enthusiast.  Dr. Gerlich talks about how he ended up here and why he loves to call the Panhandle home.        

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 in 2014.  She also talks about life in Friona with her 3 kids.  More about Milk House Market: Facebook Page: CLICK HERE Shop Online: https://www.milkhousemarket.com/

This week we sit down with Amy Sheets, owner and designer at Marrs Makers, a fashion brand in New York.  Amy grew up in Amarillo and is the granddaughter of legendary saddle maker, Bob Marrs.  Amy is honoring the heritage of her grandparents with a new spin on tooled leather and western fashion.  Learn more about Marrs Markers: Website: https://marrsmakers.com/ Email: amy@marrmakers.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/marrsmakers Instagram: https://instagram.com/marrsmakers

This week we talk with Jeff Blackmon, owner of several local newspapers in the Texas Panhandle.  About a year ago, The Hereford Brand announced it was going to shutter. Jeff and his wife, Angela, jumped at the opportunity to make the paper their flagship investment in our area.  Jeff talks about how local newspapers are important to rural communities and why he’s working hard to make sure they have a strong future.      To submit your question for Questions from a Boot go here: http://bit.ly/TITP_QFAB   

This week we sit down with Jill Goodrich, Executive Director of Opportunity School.  She shares the mission and vision behind the program and why, after 50 years, Opportunity School is expanding in our community.  To learn more about Opportunity School go here: https://www.opportunityschool.com/ To submit your question for Questions from a Boot go here: http://bit.ly/TITP_QFAB  

This week we sit down for a great discussion with Marcy McKay.  In 2017, Marcy’s family lost their home in a fire. The aftermath resulted in an emotional breakdown, but it also helped her find her new path as a life coach.  You will learn how Marcy overcame being stuck and how she moved from hurting to thriving.  To learn more about Marcy’s work, go here: https://marcymckay.com/ To submit your question for Questions from a Boot go here: http://bit.ly/TITP_QFAB

Aaron King has spent his entire life in the trucking industry. Together with his family, Aaron has developed several vertically aligned businesses that help the individual truckers in our area. Aaron has a real passion for each trucker and is in the process of creating a nonprofit to help them in times of crisis.   To learn more about Aaron's companies, you can go here: https://www.deekingtrucking.com/ https://k3towing.com/ http://thetwiagency.com/ https://www.kingcountrytrailer.com/ To submit your question for Questions from a Boot go here: http://bit.ly/TITP_QFAB

Carlos Lopez grew up in Spearman, Texas and left the Panhandle for an amazing career in marketing and advertising in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. He worked for Dr. Pepper/Snapple, and JC Penney’s.  He and his wife, Kathy, were looking for a way to get back to the Panhandle and opened a business, Little Bees Play House.  Entrepreneurship is nothing new for Carlos - his mother has owned La Milpa tortilla factory for more than 20 years.  This episode speaks to how Amarillo is attracting talented people to return to their roots.    More about Little Bees Play House:   Facebook:  http://bit.ly/39eixki  Website: http://bit.ly/2vd5kct   To submit your question for Questions from a Boot go here: http://bit.ly/TITP_QFAB 

Josh Butler and his wife, Allison, are the owners of Butler Benefits and Consulting in Amarillo. In this episode, we speak with Josh about a project he's working on to absolve $1,500,000 in medical debt for people in Potter and Randall Counties. You'll learn why he so passionate about this project and how it came to be.   You can give here:  https://secure.qgiv.com/event/butlerbenefitstx/ More about Butler Benefits and Consulting: Office: 806-350-3158 2800 Civic Circle Suite 200 Amarillo, TX 79109 To submit your question for Questions from a Boot go here: http://bit.ly/TITP_QFAB  

This week we sit down with Wayne Craig, the Executive Director of Cactus Cares, the philanthropic arm of the employee-owned Cactus Feeders.  Wayne gives background on Cactus Feeders, how the organization became employee-owned, and how Cactus Cares is working to strengthen the communities they serve.  To learn more: http://cactusfeeders.com/ To submit your question for Questions from a Boot go here: http://bit.ly/TITP_QFAB  

This week we sit down with The Harrington House’s Board Chair, Dr. Sue Park, and Executive Director, Phyllis Rice.  Both share how the former house of Don and Sybil Harrington was founded and why Mrs. Harrington chose to open her home for people to tour.  To learn more about this historic home, log on to https://www.harringtonhousehistorichome.org/   To submit your question for Questions from a Boot go here: http://bit.ly/TITP_QFAB    

This week we talk to Wendie Cook who is the Executive Director of the Citadelle Art Foundation in Canadian, Texas.  She also serves on the Canadian City Council.  Wendie shares her experience and how she got to the Panhandle, as well as information about the incredible collection of art on display at the Citadelle.  To submit your question for Questions from a Boot go here: http://bit.ly/TITP_QFAB  

This special episode features three grants the Amarillo Area Foundation awarded in 2019 to combat homelessness in our area.  We will hear from all three of the grant recipients and discuss how those funds will help our friends and neighbors who are dealing with homelessness.  This is just another way AAF is improving quality of life in the Texas Panhandle.  To submit your question for Questions from a Boot go here: http://bit.ly/TITP_QFAB  

Benny Barraza grew up in Mexico and came across the border when he was just a young boy.  He talks about his days growing up in Borger, Texas “in the shadows”, making sure he didn’t draw attention to himself.  He’s now a principal at Amarillo ISD.  Learn more about Benny’s story and how he went from constant worry to an extremely successful elementary principal.  To submit Your Questions from The Boot:  http://bit.ly/TITP_QFAB

This week we sit down with the Executive Director from Borger Inc., Katie Lingor.  As the economic development corporation for the city of Borger, Katie talks about how Borger Inc. is investing in improving the quality of life.  She shares what is happening now and the Boomtown Scholarship that was just announced in October.  More on Borger Inc.: Web: CLICK HERE To submit Your Questions from The Boot:  CLICK HERE