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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2000
Page
1
Foreall, a nonprofit sports management group, works to expand access for disabled people to recreational sports and golf, seeking inclusive programs and adaptive equipment to broaden participation across communities.
Team owner Cliff Annable steps in to take active control of operations becoming the new general manager and president, reshaping leadership as the team seeks stability and direction moving forward.
Amarillo readers are urged to learn more about the local United Way program in the Amarillo Sunday News Globe. The consolidated fund raising organization supports health and human services, aiming to coordinate community giving and support for agencies.
Randall County Judge Ted Wood faced a flood of calls Friday opposing a 35 percent tax increase to cover a 19 million dollar next year budget. Retirees and working families argued higher taxes would strain fixed incomes and force changes. Some callers suggested closing the Amarillo annex, cutting cost of living raises, merging Potter and Randall counties, and funding via federal prisoners.
Shoppers and merchants anticipate a tax free weekend with early lines at Westgate Mall. Linda Lane plans to visit five stores for school clothes while Express reports sales near 600 dollars by 9 40 am as staff is boosted to handle crowds. Doris Rehkopf shops for back to college wear for her child.
Amarillo residents will view Potter County’s renovated Santa Fe Building from 11 am to 6 pm with opening ceremonies at 11:15 am led by Rev. Jesse Cortez and a national anthem sung by Afton Battle. Officials attend as parking is arranged behind the Santa Fe and at Ninth Avenue Tyler Street. After ceremonies, acts perform on both auditorium and first floor stages, with Lone Star Ballet, Texas musical drama, Mariachis Los Caminos, and Palo Duro Metro Chorus among others. The Santa Fe, built 1928–30 by Brennan Construction, cost $1.5 million. county acquired it in 1995 for offices. total project cost $14.1 million per county auditor.
Amarillo library officials released an artist’s conception of the Southwest Branch Public Library at the downtown Central Library. The 20,000 square foot facility will cost about 2.5 million and replace the crowded current building with 175 planned parking spaces and room to expand. Construction could begin December or January, with completion in late 2001.
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