Jan 12, 2026

This week on Hey Amarillo, I’m joined by America Adame, Executive Director of the Wesley Community Center in Amarillo’s El Barrio neighborhood.

The Wesley provides an incredible range of services that support families and strengthen community, and America stepped into leadership just over a year ago with clarity,...

Jan 5, 2026

This week on Hey Amarillo, we sit down with Paul Borchardt, who, until very recently, ran one of Amarillo’s most beloved and historic landmarks: Wonderland Amusement Park.

Paul’s story starts far from the Texas Panhandle — growing up on a farm in Iowa, serving in the Navy, falling in love, and eventually finding...

Dec 29, 2025

This week on Hey Amarillo, we're joined by Laurie Higgins-Kerley, founder of Dove Creek Equine Rescue and Led by Horses, for one of the most moving conversations I’ve ever had about grief.

Laurie began this work after the loss of her husband, during a season when she herself was searching for healing. Through her...

Dec 22, 2025

I’m joined by Lorie VanOngevalle, Executive Director of Friends of Cross Bar, for a conversation rooted in fresh air, open spaces, and the joy of being outdoors.

Lorie shares her path to a life spent outside — how she found her way into this work and why expanding access to public lands matters so deeply to her. As...

Dec 15, 2025

This week on Hey Amarillo, I’m talking with Suzanne Bellsnyder, a Spearman, Texas resident and a powerful voice for rural Texans across the state.

Through her two rural newspapers, a growing online presence, and her work in Texas political circles, Suzanne is helping bring “kitchen table issues” and "serious...