This is the Panhandle

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.

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More about Butler Benefits and Consulting: Office: 806-350-3158 2800 Civic Circle Suite 200 Amarillo, TX 79109

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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.

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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/

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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We tried something new when we sat down with Jason Herrick for a live episode at Six Car Pub and Brewery to discuss the innovative model of #ThePanhandleGives

This week we sit down with Dr. Dan Posey who is working on a new initiative at West Texas A&M University in conjunction with Texas A&M. Veterinary Education, Research & Outreach is a new program that allows students interested in veterinary medicine to begin their education at the WTAMU campus and then finish the last 2 years at A&M in College Station.

Dr. Posey is from the Panhandle and after years of private practice then went on staff in College Station. He rose through those ranks and is excited to be the one who is tapped with bringing this new approach at WTAMU.

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Lo van Pham came to the US as a refugee from Laos. He assimilated very quickly and found a love of sports through Amarillo ISD's schools. After college, Lo started at Western Builders as a project manager. His love of sports led him to an interesting "side hustle" as a Division 1 on-field official for the NCAA. In 2019's Fall season, Lo was on the field at Camping World Kickoff Florida Gators v Miami Hurricanes as well as the Red River Shootout between Oklahoma University and the University of Texas. He recently sat down to talk with us about his life and how grateful he is to live in Amarillo.

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