About

Hey Amarillo is hosted and produced by Skylar Gallop. Skylar is a journalist, storyteller, political advocate, and community builder based in Amarillo, Texas. Skylar was a television news anchor and reporter across Texas before coming “home” to Amarillo where she dove deep into strengthening her community.

Skylar works as a political advocate for public education through the statewide nonprofit, Raise Your Hand Texas. She also serves on various boards and committees in Amarillo, including the Panhandle Plains Red Cross, The Amarillo Area Foundation, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.

Skylar was raised in Seminole, Texas before she graduated from West Texas A&M University and began her broadcasting career. When not sharing stories through the podcast or her advocacy, Skylar loves cooking, travelling, and gardening. She and her two young sons are happiest when they are camping.

Skylar was awarded Brick and Elm’s 2024 Brickly Award for Advocate of the Year, Amarillo Globe News’ 2024 Citizen on the Move, and Amarillo Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Top 20 Under 40 Amarillo Chamber of Commerce.