Why We Love Amarillo

June 25, 2009 12:44 p.m.

In celebration of the new Amarillo Magazine, we thought it best to salute this great city by interviewing people who live here by choice. While each of their journeys was different, the destination is the same. They love Amarillo, and we do, too.

Amanda Love

June 25, 2009 1:57 p.m.

Spurred by her love of horses, Amanda rode her way to Amarillo six years ago and has no plans to leave.

Bo Salling

June 25, 2009 2:02 p.m.

It was initially going to be a two-year stay for Bo in the Texas Panhandle, but fortunately for us, his plans changed.

Cherie Norman

June 25, 2009 2:09 p.m.

Driven by her passion for community involvement, Cherie has created a life of intention in Amarillo.

Danny Phillips

June 25, 2009 2:32 p.m.

Danny has lived his entire 60 years in Amarillo, and that's just fine with him.

Pat Mathis

June 25, 2009 2:36 p.m.

Pat has happily lived out her purpose and passion in Amarillo for 40 years, impacting hundreds of families along the way.

José Garcia

June 25, 2009 2:40 p.m.

Thunderstorms, tornados, hail and wind - just another day in the life of this Panhandle weatherman.

The Art of Growing Up on Stage

August 29, 2009 9:33 a.m.

One acts as a means of coping with grief as another dances while her father’s away. One plays the violin to accomplish a larger dream, while another strives to influence others with her voice. Through the growing Arts community in Amarillo, four young people have been given a much-needed outlet for self expression.

The Actor

August 29, 2009 9:33 a.m.

Tré Butcher

Visionaries: Building Amarillo

July 25, 2009 9:21 p.m.

It takes vision to build a city, and it takes the right people to put it into motion. This month we feature people who each saw a need and worked to see it met. Whether it’s an ongoing project to bring downtown back to life, or a thriving business that gives back, there are folks in this city who are keeping it on the upswing.