Amarillo, TX — Prominent criminal defense attorney and civil-rights advocate Ryan Brown of Amarillo has been awarded the Partnership Award by the local chapter of the NAACP Amarillo Branch, in recognition of his dedicated service on the Branch’s Legal Redress Committee. Brown, of the firm listed at “1222 S. Fillmore St., Amarillo, TX 79101,” works with individuals facing serious state and federal criminal charges and Read More
Attorney Ryan Brown Criticizes APD’s Handling of DWI Case
AMARILLO, TX — Defense attorney Ryan Brown is calling for accountability after Amarillo police failed to fully investigate a possible DWI involving Assistant Chief Ken Funtek. The June 19 incident involved a hit-and-run at Macaroni Joe’s, where witnesses said Funtek appeared intoxicated. However, no breath, blood, or urine tests were conducted, and Funtek was never questioned. The case was later dropped due to Read More
Proposed Ten Commandments Monument Sparks Debate in Amarillo
A proposed monument featuring the Ten Commandments has ignited debate in Amarillo, Texas. Privately funded by contributions from the mayor and city council, the initiative aims to avoid using taxpayer dollars. Mayor Cole Stanley supports the monument, citing its historical significance and cultural foundation. Critics, including local lawyer Ryan Brown, argue it promotes one religion over others, raising Read More
Record-Breaking Turnout at the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cookoff
This year’s Amarillo Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cookoff was an absolute blast! As always, we had a fantastic time, and it was incredible to see an even bigger crowd than last year. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and share in the fun! We’re already looking forward to next year’s cookoff and another chance to connect with our amazing community! Read More
Hispanic Heritage Luncheon Celebrated by Los Barrios De Amarillo and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
We had an amazing time at the Hispanic Heritage Luncheon hosted by Los Barrios De Amarillo and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. It was a fantastic afternoon filled with community spirit, delicious food, and well-deserved recognition for the honorees. Congratulations to all the award recipients who were celebrated for their dedication and contributions. This annual event truly showcases the strength and impact of the Read More
Amarillo League of Women Voters host education forum
The Amarillo League of Women Voters held a forum discussing Proposition A, aimed at making Amarillo a “sanctuary city for the unborn.” If approved, the measure would permit citizens to file lawsuits against anyone suspected of aiding an abortion, even out-of-state. The forum addressed legal and medical concerns, and participants questioned the proposition’s enforceability. While no proponents of the proposition Read More
City of Canyon May Face Lawsuit Over Event Permit Denial and Alleged Falsifications
The City of Canyon is potentially facing a lawsuit following allegations that it wrongfully denied a permit for an event and provided false justifications for this denial. The event organizers, who had planned to hold a significant gathering, contend that the city’s reasons for rejecting their permit application were misleading and untruthful. They argue that the city’s actions were unjust and may have been intended Read More
AATAG Rainbow Pride Fest
We had a great time at the AATAG Rainbow Pride Fest! We are Proud to support a group and an event that does so much to promote equality in the area! Read More
Pride month
We had a great time at Pride on the Plains! It was a fun and well-planned out event bringing out a diverse group of people who all had a great time. Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of it! Read More
Juneteenth celebration and honoring Matthew “Bones” Hooks
We were lucky enough to attend a great celebration of Juneteenth and the dedication of a historical marker in honor of Matthew “Bones” Hooks. Hooks was a cowboy, leader, and pioneer in many respects. It is great to see one of the founders of the North Heights community honored, finally, in this way. Hopefully leaders in other communities in Amarillo will be recognized soon in the same way. Great job to everyone Read More
