The Amarillo Pioneer Podcast with Thomas Warren

Senator Ted Cruz is a second-term lawmaker representing Texas in the United States Senate. Perhaps one of the most well-known Republicans in the upper chamber, Cruz is seeking re-election to his third term in office this year. In today's episode, we discuss Cruz's re-election campaign, his priorities for another term in office, and why this election matters for the Texas Panhandle.

For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Rachal Hisler is a candidate for Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Texas. Hisler is running to replace incumbent Dr. Dana Myers at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25. In today's podcast, we speak with Rachal about her priorities priorities for the state party and more.

For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Weston Martinez is a businessman, activist, former Texas Real Estate Commissioner, and candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Martinez is running to replace Matt Rinaldi at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25. In today's podcast, we speak with Weston about why he is running for chairman, his priorities for the state party, and more.

For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Mike Garcia is an attorney, legislative expert, and candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Garcia is running to replace Matt Rinaldi at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25, and is endorsed by former RPT Chairman James Dickey. In today's podcast, we speak with Mike about why he is running for chairman, his priorities for the state party, and more.

For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Abraham George is a businessman, former chairman of the Collin County Republican Party, and a candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. George is running to replace Matt Rinaldi at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25, and has Rinaldi's endorsement. In today's podcast, we speak with Abraham about why he is running for chairman, his priorities for the state party, and more.

For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Sam Silverman is a self-described "country lawyer" who is seeking the Republican nomination for the 108th District Court. Silverman is facing Tim Pirtle in the May 28th runoff election. In today's interview, we discuss Sam's qualifications for the job and why he is the right pick for voters in the May runoff election. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Tim Pirtle is an Amarillo criminal defense attorney who is seeking the Republican nomination for the 108th District Court. Pirtle is facing Sam Silverman in the May 28th runoff election. In today's interview, we discuss Tim's qualifications for the job and why he is the right pick for voters in the May runoff election. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Ben Armenta is a businessman from the Fort Bend County area and a candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Armenta is running to replace Matt Rinaldi at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25. In today's podcast, we speak with Ben about why he is running for chairman, his priorities for the state party, and more. For

Ryan Binkley is the President and CEO of Generational Group in Richardson, Texas, a co-founder of Create Church, and a 2024 Republican candidate for President of the United States. In today's podcast, we speak with Ryan about why he is running for president, the issues he plans to tackle if he is elected in 2024, how he plans to take on Trump and DeSantis in the primaries, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

At 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 9th, Amarillo City Council met for an orientation/onboarding workshop meeting. The special meeting was not livestreamed by the city, so we are releasing our audio recording of the meeting as a bonus podcast episode.