If you like small town living in close proximity to the big city, you'll absolutely love the wonderful community of Bushland, Texas. Bushland is one of Texas' best places to call home, offering a quiet, simple way of life with less than 200 residents in the entire town. And, best of all, it's situated away from the fast pace of the bigger city, but close enough to get a taste of big city life when you want it.
Bushland is 14 miles west of Amarillo, Texas in southwest Potter County. The town was originally 
established as a train stop in 1908 for the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railroad. Afterward, farmers and ranchers began to flock to the area to settle into the new town.
Agriculture is still a large part of Bushland's main industry today. However, Bushland is also now home to the Conservation and Production Research Laboratory, a USDA certified agency established to research wind erosion on the Great Plains of the south.
Education in Bushland is great, too. There are both public and private schools offered. Public school is provided by the Bushland Independent School District, with one high school, one middle schoo, and one elementary school. Private school is provided by the Bushland First Baptist Church, which has also been leading the community's spiritual needs since the early 1900's.
The community offers many recreational opportunities. Bushland is full of parks and playgrounds that include picnic areas, ball fields, walking trails, party shelters, ponds and a community center. Anyone seeking larger attractions can travel the short distance to Amarillo for a huge amount of activities to keep everyone busy in their free time.
To put it plain and simple, Bushland is the perfect community for anyone seeking a simple life in a community with loyal residents. Bushland, Texas real estate is the place for you.
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Because of the Swine Flu scare (aka H1N1), there has been discussion of cancelling the Greater Southwest Music Festival. However, the organizers of the event have decided to keep the event scheduled as planned. This is great news for many middle and high school musicians throughout the area that come for the musical competition. The festival will proceed on May 6th, 7th and 8th as planned.
The organizers of the festival have decided to keep the event on schedule since so many pieces are already in place. The trophies are ready, the plane tickets have been purchased for the judges and the 
venues have been booked. The Amarillo Civic Center cannot be booked again for awhile, as well. It is booked until June.
Some of the smaller schools have already opted out of participating in the event. Many schools are following the UIL recommendations of postponing any travel until after May 11th.
The organizers of the festival want to stress to everyone participating that safety precautions will be observed throughout the festival. There will be sanitizers available at all times, restrooms will remain clean and much more.
The Greater Southwest Music Festival will be held at the Amarillo Civic Center, the Center for Performing Arts and the Globe News Center, with almost 9,000 students expected to attend.
It sounds like this will be a great event for everyone attending with many health and safety precautions in the works. It will be a great event for the musicians in the Amarillo area to get together as planned and have a good time.
Visiting or relocating to Amarillo and want community information? Find it here.
Homes for Sale in Amarillo, Texas ~ Realtor® Tom Kile
This is a great opportunity to win $1,000 on your next vacation just for visiting Amarillo, Texas. And who couldn't use a little extra money after their vacation?
Now through September 30, 2009, Amarillo is holding a sweepstakes for visitors staying in their local hotels or motels. There will be 10 random drawings held between now and then; all for $1,000 each.
To enter, be sure to ask the hotel or motel clerk where you are staying for a sweepstakes application for each night of your stay. Fill out each application with your name, address, phone number and email address and attach a copy of your Amarillo hotel bill showing that you stayed between the dates of 
March 1, 2009 and September 30, 2009. Send the applications and the copy of your hotel bill to the Amarillo Convention & Visitor Council (1000 Polk Street, Amarillo, TX 79109). Entrants must be 18 years or older to participate.
Anyone may enter the sweepstakes by writing to "A Night in Amarillo" on a 3" x 5" postcard with their name, address, phone number and email address. Then, just mail it to: A Night in Amarillo, Amarillo Convention & Visitor Council, 1000 Polk Street, Amarillo, TX 79109. Any entries sent in that are incomplete will be considered void and all valid entries must be postmarked by September 30, 2009 and received by October 10, 2009.
Amarillo has been taking great care of their residents for decades and now the city is focusing on their visitors. So, on your next visit to Amarillo, don't forget to enter the "A Night in Amarillo" sweepstakes for your chance to win.
Realtor® Tom Kile - Amarillo, Texas Real Estate
Everyone loves the Spring and that is evident when you begin to see more and more people around strolling the streets, parks and neighborhoods trying to enjoy the wonderful Spring weather. Therefore, I thought I would take advantage of my blog and post some of the great community events going on in Amarillo, Texas this April.
April 11 - 14 ~ Panhandle Plains Historical Museum presents Loan Star Still Lifes. Natural and man-made still life objects will be on display in an artificial setting (4th Avenue, Canyon). For more information, call (806) 651-2244 or visit www.panhandleplains.org.
April 16 ~ Amarillo Museum of Art from 6-9 p.m. every Thursday. This month, enjoy art activities, films, tea tastings, coffee, gallery tours and live music (2200 S. Van Buren, Amarillo). For more information, call (806) 371-5050 or visit www.marilloart.org.
April 16 - 19 ~ The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming for six performances at the Amarillo Civic Center. This one-ring circus features elephants, tigers, clowns, acrobats and other circus acts. Cost: $14, $18, $29. Time: 7pm April 16th and 17th, 6pm April 18th and 2pm April 19th (401S. Buchanan, Amarillo). For more information, call (806) 378-3098 or visit www.panhandletickets.com.
April 18 ~ Wildcat Bluff Nature Center presents Earth Fest 2009. An entire day of special events is dedicated to celebrating Earth Day. Wildcat Bluff features over 600 acres of grasslands, bluffs, trees, hiking trails and much more (2301 N. Soncy Road, Amarillo). For more information, call (806) 352-6007 or visit www.wildcatbluff.org.
April 18 - October 11 ~ Panhandle Plains Historical Museum presents the James D. Hamlin Collection. Hundreds of items that were donated to the museum in 1942 from the Hamlin collection will be on display. You won't want to miss this one (4th Avenue, Canyon). For more information, call (806) 651-2244 or visit www.panhandleplains.org.
April 24 - May 10 ~ Amarillo Museum of Art presents the annual Amarillo College West Texas A&M University Student Faculty Show. This exhibit features the best art from local students and faculty (2200 S. Van Buren, Amarillo). For more information, call (806) 371-5050 or visit www.amarilloart.org.
There are so many great things going on in Amarillo, Texas this month. And if you can't get to any of these, there is always the great outdoors with many great parks and recreation the community has to offer. So get out and take advantage of it.
Realtor® Tom Kile - Amarillo, Texas Real Estate
Homeowners are gradually choosing to downsize to smaller spaces. Therefore, condos, flats and lofts are becoming more and more popular. However, that doesn't mean we have any less stuff to take with us. So, now many people are searching for inexpensive, yet creative ways to store their things. Adequate storage eliminates clutter and helps organize our home to make it run more smoothly.
So, let's start by getting organized. First, go through your home's closets. With your family's help, this can be fun. Keep only the things you absolutely need or things that have sentimental value. Once you have decided what you don't want or need anymore, please consider recycling those items or donating them.
Now let's assess your organizational needs. Find your designated storage areas, such as the attic, garage, under the stairs or the utility closet. These areas are great places for lightweight storage containers. You can find stackable storage containers at Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot and other discount retailers. You can find them in a variety of styles and sizes. Once you have filled each container, label them clearly and be sure to stack them so you can identify them easily.
The bathrooms and kitchen spaces can easily be organized using recycled containers, such as empty cans, Cool Whip containers, zip-lock bags, shoe boxes, etc. All these can be reused and are very good for storage.
Your bedroom closets are the perfect place to add extra shelving, preferably wired shelving. Wired shelving will allow you to hang more clothing, add shoe racks or hanging shoe bags and it gives you the option for stacking large containers or boxes. Space bags come in handy when you don't have enough space in your closet to display more than one season of clothing at a time.
If you have a home office, you know how easily that can get messy. Find a good desk and buy a good filing cabinet. A good desk will make a huge difference with keeping clutter to a minimum. A filing cabinet will keep your papers filed and out of your way. Stackable trays for desktop are also a great way to keep desktop clutter to a minimum.
Now go through the rest of your home. Are your CDs taking up too much space? If so, consider getting rid of the cases and putting the CD in a paper slip-cover. It takes up much less space.
Organization doesn't have to be expensive. There are several retailers that cater to people who live in small space and have small budgets, such as IKEA, Wal-Mart and Target. Once you get organized, you will find that it is an ongoing process. However, it will be very easy to keep up.
Get more information about organizing your Amarillo, Texas home by contacting me at: 806-678-1031.
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"By listening closely to people's needs, I can help them by finding the right opportunities for them to succeed. More importantly, I can make a positive difference in their lives."
Tom Kile has been helping families throughout Amarillo make sound decisions for their futures for over 27 years. He knows that sound decisions come when he listens to his clients needs-really hears, what their goals are. That way, Tom can set out to help them achieve their dreams. The thanks and praise he receives from clients and friends for his diligent help and careful guidance, well, that's simply music to his ears.
If you ask local businessman Tom Kile where he believes his success comes from, you might be surprised that he'll point to his ear. "Listening makes all the difference," he says. And if you ask Tom's clients what they think abut that, they'll agree it makes all the difference in the world.
Sound Working Environment
Tom draws a lot of parallels from his hobby as a sound engineer to his role as one of Amarillo's leading real estate professionals. To most, the two endeavors may seem worlds apart, but Tom will be the first to admit they really go hand in hand. "Both require intent listening to ensure everything goes as planned," he explains. Behind the scenes, Tom is intent on getting results. Personally and professionally, he realizes it's his ability to listen and focus that has given those he works with success.
Tom started volunteering as a sound engineer for his church, running audio and technical operations for small church performances. But like just abut everything he delves into, Tom was quick to perfect his "hobby" and even began working sound for major performances and events throughout the Amarillo area. From a Garth Brooks appearance to the annual church Christmas pageant at the Civic Center, Tom's passion affords him a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective he wouldn't trade for the world.
Sound Values
A true family man, listening has always been an integral part of Tom's life. His four children now grown, he enjoys every opportunity to spend time with his wife and best friend, Sue, and their 10 grandchildren. "Growing up here myself," he says, "I'm proud that some of my grandchildren will have the same opportunities I did growing up in this community." For Tom, there's no place he would rather call home.
Sound Futures
Tom's ability to listen closely and his results-oriented approach are skills that are helpful in every aspect of his life: as an involved member of the community, as a dedicated family man and especially as one of Amarillo's leading real estate professionals. In fact, it's Tom's focus on results which enables his clients to make sound decisions for their futures.
Sound Choices
From beginning to end, Tom strives to understand your specific needs and address your every concern-sometimes before you even know they exist. It's his uncanny ability to read between the lines and anticipate direction that make him the sound choice when you're on the move. Tom's first priority is to make sure your transition is as hassle free as possible.
Whether you're buying your first home or selling your family's longtime residence, trust the Realtor who listens to your needs to help you reach your goals with ease. Call Tom today - Your Sound Choice in Real Estate. You'll be glad you did.
Knowledge is power and that is what you get when you work with Tom. He Teaches part time at Amarillo College and is Director of carrier development at Keller Williams Amarillo office. As a full time professional REALTOR, Tom has worked to reach the highest level of knowledge about buying and selling homes. Tom is a member of the Council of Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate of Realtor Institute, (GRI), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Member of the Real Estate Cyber Society (RECS) and a Texas Broker.
He was there when we need him and went the extra mile to help!
Mark & Cynthia Waters
Listened to what we needed in a home; was readily available. Clone him. ☺
Shane & Mikki Hart
Tom is friendly without being pushy or overselling like so many agents. His business is a perfect 10.
Tom Hubble & Randy Ham
He did everything well. Don't change anything in your business.
Jarrod & Stephanie Bentley
He helped keep us focused and helped us realistically compare the houses he showed us. He always asked the right questions to help us reflect on things about each house. Tom doesn't need to change anything in his business. He went above and beyond what we expected.
Danny & Peggy Mize
He did everything right. I can't think of anything in his business that needs changing.
Jonathan & Rebecca Pate
The best thing he did was communicate!
Robert & Ruthie Graham
Tom, You did everything well. You were a real pleasure to do business with and always went above and beyond. Keeping us informed on the building progress was really important. You were our eyes and ears in our absence. You were always available to us and we both appreciated that. Also, you always know the market and what is happening in the city. Your knowledge of the business can't be surpassed.
Dennis & Glenna Doose
He did a wonderful job steering me into a nice area of town and kept me out of the wrong areas. I was very happy working with him and I look forward to working with Tom again.
Russell Kollaja
Through talking with us, Tom had an idea of what we wanted and would not settle for less and would not get us in over our heads.
Abel & Laura Johnson
We will use him again and will recommend him to others.
Terry, Deana, Terryn & Terra Moon
He excels at listening and providing requested information.
Paul Dees
Tom listened and showed us everything available that fit our wants and needs
Alan & Jane Duncan
"He listened to me. This was my first house and when I had questions he would explain and answer them. Thank you! I wouldn't change anything about his business."
Dustin Breland
"He listened to me. I will use him again and recommend him to others."
Patricia Peacock
"Tom was extremely helpful and a great listener. He showed us multiple houses in our price range with the specifications we asked for. He was always available to show us anything and answer our questions.
Jhony & Dahlia Lopez
Very pleasant, answered any questions, returned calls.
Joni Bomar
Justin and I just wanted to let you know that we appreciate all you have done for us in selling our home!
Justin & Susan Bentley
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