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Preparing for Amarillo’s Upcoming Bad Weather Season

03-12-12
Tom Kile
Tom Kile: Real Estate Agent in Amarillo, TX
It’s important to keep your family and your home safe during the bad weather season. Therefore, the City of Amarillo’s weather and emergency management officials are urging all Amarillo residents and those in surrounding towns to prepare for the upcoming storm season. And, I have some storm spotter tips to help you do just that since meteorologists are predicting that Amarillo, TX will have an active storm season this year.

Storm Safety TipsStorm Spotter Tips
* Remain calm during a storm so you can think clearly…If you are anxious you can make bad choices and you can upset those around you.
* Know where to go for safety during tornado weather…Storm shelters are the best place to be during a tornado. You can also find shelter in the basement, under stairs and the center of your home as long as it’s closed in.
* Watch or listen to the severe weather alerts in your area so you will know if a severe storm is headed your way…Your local news and weather station will be able to keep you well informed of severe weather. If you have a storm shelter, you can purchase a weather radio to keep you informed.
* If you’re on the road, do not leave your vehicle…Tune into the local radio station so you will know which way the storm is headed.
* Report tornados in your area with clear descriptions…Only report the sightings of tornado’s and where you saw it.
If you’re extremely worried about a storm you can always take a short trip to avoid it. As a rule of thumb, you should stay southeast of the storm to avoid its damage.

This Week in Amarillo, TX

02-13-12
Tom Kile
Tom Kile: Real Estate Agent in Amarillo, TX
Amarillo, TX is the place to be this week for entertainment and sports. Come out and enjoy Adam Faucet & The Tall Grass at The 806 located on 2812 SW Sixth Avenue. There will be no cover charge, and for more information call 806-322-1806. Or, you can join the Old Tascosa Cycling Club Ride which begins at 6:30pm in Gander Amarillo, TX EventsMountain at 10300 W Interstate 40. For more information call 806-223-8328.

Amarillo is also a community where your voice can be heard loud and clear by city leaders. There will be many important public meetings this week where you can voice your opinions on what’s going on around Amarillo and its surrounding communities.

Monday’s Public Meetings

Potter County Commissioners Court at 9am in the commissioners Courtroom of the Santa Fe Building at 900 Polk St. There will be a report on the restoration of the historic courthouse located at 500 South Filmore Street.

The Amarillo Library Advisory Board will meet at 4pm in the Southwest Branch Library at 6801 SW 45th Avenue. The discussion topic will be the Texas State Library Strategic Plan and new Amarillo library programs.

The Canyon City Commission meeting will begin at 5:30pm in the Commission Chambers of Canyon City Hall at 301 16th Street. Commissioners will take action on whether to accept a federal emergency management agency assistance grant to Firefighters for the purchase of a ladder truck.

Highland Park Independent School District will meet at 5:30pm in the High School Library building at 15300 E Amarillo Blvd. The district will host a parent meeting for middle school and 9th grade parents to discuss the new Texas State Assessment of Academic Readiness.

River Road LSD is having a meeting at 6pm at Willow Vista Intermediate School on Pavillard Drive. There will be an open consideration for contract renewals for administrators to approve a maximum class size waiver request.

The Canyon LSD will meet at 7pm in the central administration office at 3301 North 23rd Street. The board will present up update on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness and considering approving a resolution to appoint a records management officer. Consideration of contract renewals for administrators will also be on the table at this meeting.

The Amarillo City Commission meets at 3pm in the Commission Chamber of Amarillo City Hall at 509 SE Seventh Avenue. Commissioners will consider the 1st reading of an ordinance that would set restrictions for sex offenders residing within the city. There will be a public work session at 1:30pm in room 303. Topics will include a proposal for a drainage utility for the city.

Tuesday’s Public Meetings

Randall County Commissioners Court starts at 9am in the Commissioners’ Courtroom of the Randall County Finance Building at 501 16th St. Commissioners will take action on a resolution to support a proposed community to be built in Randall County, Texas.

Amarillo Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a meeting at 1:30pm in room 306 of Amarillo City Hall at 509 SE Seventh Ave. There will be an update on the project of the Amarillo Zoo Education Center.

Thursday’s Public Meetings

Amarillo Construction Advisory and Appeals Board will meet at 3pm on the third floor of Amarillo City Hall at 509 SE Seventh Ave. There will be a continued discussion of significant changes to the 2009 and 2012 international building codes.

Bushland ISD is having a meeting at 6:30pm in the Middle School Cafeteria at 2300 Wells St. The district will present a summary of a demographic study outlining expected growth within the district. There will also be an open discussion about critical needs for the district.

Holiday Events in Amarillo

12-19-11
Tom Kile
Tom Kile: Real Estate Agent in Amarillo, TX
There will be plenty of holiday events in Amarillo, TX this Christmas season. So, clear your calendars, gather your family & friends, and come out to enjoy some of these holiday traditions in Amarillo.

Amarillo, TX Christmas EventsHoliday Harrington House Tours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, every half hour from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free tours are limited to four people, ages 14 and up. The Harrington House is located at 1600 South Polk Street. For more information you can contact them directly at 806-374-5490 or visit them online at http://www.harringtonhousehistorichome.org/tours/

Tour Information

Tours must be arranged in advance and there is no charge for admission. The tour includes three floors of the home and lasts around 50 minutes. Trained volunteers will be conducting the tours. Visitors may also stroll at leisure in the gardens.

Tour Exhibit Changes:

Table settings are designed by Mrs. Harrington and are changed seasonally. Only the finest porcelain, crystal, silver and linens are on displayed for the tour.

Vintage gowns and other dresses of Mrs. Harrington from the 1930’s through the 1970’s are displayed as well. These exhibits change four times per year. And, this is a real treat since Mrs. Harrington was voted a member of the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1988-1989.

Tour Notes:

Tour administrators ask that you please arrive five minutes before your scheduled tour time. Visitors must wear low, broad-heeled shoes and all items must be checked into available lockers. This includes cameras too. Food, drinks, and smoking are prohibited on the premises as well. The Harrington House is not handicapped accessible. Therefore, canes, walkers, and crutches are not allowed.

Horse-drawn carriage rides through Wolflin: Rides start at the Carpets Unlimited Warehouse, Interstate 27 and Moss Road. You can enjoy rides each evening at 6 p.m. from now through Dec. 23. Price is $10 per person.

Holiday light display: Bishop Hills, off Farm-to-Market Road 1061, just west of Loop 335. The holiday light display begins at 6:30 p.m. each evening from now through December 25th. For more information you can contact the directly at 806-418-4192. Donations for this event are accepted and appreciated.

Christmas in the Gardens

Connie  Taylor: Real Estate Agent in Amarillo, TX

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Amarillo Texas? Spend the evening at Amarillo Botanical Gardens for their second annual Christmas in the Garden. Enjoy caroling from different local groups each night from 6:45 - 7:15 PM. This is a free event with donations appreciated. Take your family on a stroll through the lighted gardens and have a hot beverage. The event is from 6 – 8 PM. Amarillo Botanical Gardens are located at 1400 Streit Drive. Call them at 352-6513 for more details!

www.amarillobotanicalgardens.org

This information is presented by:

Connie Taylor

Keller Williams

ConnieTaylor@KW.com

www.AmarilloDreamHomes.com

Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.

Changes to Amarillo’s Popular Venues Coming Soon

12-05-11
Tom Kile
Tom Kile: Real Estate Agent in Amarillo, TX
Amarillo VenuesMany changes are coming to some of Amarillo's most popular venues. The biggest change to come is an addtion. Oscar Soto will be opening a new restaurant called Oscar's Mexican Grill and Cantina. The Soto family closed a longtime Amarillo establishment once known as Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant to open the popular Oscar's Burritos, which is located at Southwest 45th Avenue and Western Street.
The menu for Oscar's new restaurant will include a little bit of everything, and there will be a full bar. A new part of the operation to Oscar's Mexican Grill and Cantina will include a Mexican Bakery, which will turn out the freshest pastries and empanadas of squash, pineapple and other delicious flavors. You can order at the counter between 6am and 3pm Monday through Friday for breakfast and lunch. Table service will be offered from 3pm to 9pm each weekday and all day Saturday's. Another big change coming soon is to Barnaby's Beanry. This establishment has been a fixture on Route 66 for the last 40 years, but will close in May. The regulars have plenty of lead time to get in at least one more Big Dan, cornbread cheeseburger or homemade cobbler. A sign has been posted stating the establishment will close at the end of their lease in May. The business like so many other across our Nation has struggled to pull itself out of the economic downturn.
Some changes on Sixth Street include the change that Leftwood’s will now be serving draft and craft beer along with mixed drinks, and live entertainment.
And, if you're making a new years resolution to be more artsy try out Canyon Rim Pottery located in the restored historic Palace on the square. They will begin offering parties where guest can paint pottery for firing and much more. They have gatherings where participants either hand build pieces or throw pots on the wheel. Every piece has it’s own individual uniqueness with no two alike. You can purchase pieces Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
When you want more information about the Texas Panhandle call us or visit us online at www.allamarillohomes.com. We are your relocation experts for Potter County and Randall County, TX.