After years of planning, coordination and fundraising, the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial reached a major milestone Thursday, Jan. 29 with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on the regionwide project.

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After years of planning, coordination and fundraising, the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial reached a major milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for the regionwide project.

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The board of directors of Center City of Amarillo voted to approve a Center City Façade Grant of $20,000 to the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial.

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One thing Amarillo tends to be is generous. Sure, they don't ever seem to want their taxes to go up, no matter the reason, and while I can understand that, they still have generous hearts. We have more people here who have a good amount of money...

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Amarillo philanthropist Margaret Hodge and the Downtown Athletic Club have provided a $100,000 gift to the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial, project organizers announced Dec. 15.

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Our good friends Wendi Swope from the First Responders Memorial and Stephanie Khayat, the Marketing Coordinator for McDonald’s, joined us in the studio to talk about their latest project, McDonald’s Gives Back Day.

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In the Spring of 2024, across the Panhandle, historic wildfires could be seen, even in the small city of Fritch. Fritch Volunteer Fire Department Chief Zeb Smith fought these fires right alongside his men.

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In Moore County sit the small cities of Sunray and Dumas, which will experience an explosion at a gas tank that led to the death of 19 firefighters. According to the Window on the Plains Museum, the Shamrock Oil and Gas Company explosion occurred on...

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During Tuesday’s City Council Meeting, the council proclaimed that Oct. 28 would be known as ”Local First Responders Day” in Amarillo. The proclamation also served as a reminder of progress on the Texas Panhandle First Responder Memorial.

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The Amarillo Harley Owners Group and Tripp’s Harley-Davidson recently presented a $12,000 check to the Texas Panhandle First Responders’ Memorial to honor our area’s fallen law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel, making their total contribution...

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A memorial honoring first responders right here in Amarillo is one step closer to completion. Nonprofit Friends of AJ Swope partnered with the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial to create a site for recognizing fallen heroes in our region.

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Dena Perdue from the Amarillo Harley Owners group and Wes Reeves from the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial board joined Today in Amarillo to discuss the High Plains Raffle Run.

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Amarillo College has made a contribution to a memorial project in downtown Amarillo in honor of a police officer who died in the line of duty 40 years ago Friday.

The college is honoring the memory of fallen Amarillo Police Captain Frank...

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Amarillo College has made a contribution to a memorial project in downtown Amarillo in honor of a police officer who died in the line of duty 40 years ago Friday. The college is honoring the memory of fallen Amarillo Police Captain Frank Clements with a...

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The West Texas A&M Foundation is honoring the memory of fallen WT Police Corporal Monty Dale Platt with a meaningful gift to the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial. Cpl. Platt will be enshrined on the Memorial along with first responders from...

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Friends of AJ Swope is working in partnership with regional first responding agencies to raise funds and build the memorial, which will honor Texas Panhandle law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel...

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Officials with Bell Textron made a special visit to the future site of the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial to present a $5,000 check to organizers of the effort this week.

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The Amarillo Harley Owners Group is hosting a High Plains Raffle Run on Saturday, May 4. All proceeds will benefit the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial and local Amarillo HOG charities.

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Valero, a major refiner and employer with deep roots in the Texas Panhandle, has provided the lead gift of $200,000 in a fundraising effort to build the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial in downtown Amarillo.

On Tuesday, by a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Amarillo City Council approved a $1-a-year lease in downtown Amarillo for a first responders memorial honoring those who lost their lives in the line of duty in the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.​​​​​

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The board of directors and the First Responders Advisory Board for the Friends of AJ Swope, alongside working first responders, elected officials and community members, celebrated the start of construction for the Texas Panhandle First...

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A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial. It will be located at the corner of 11th and Polk in downtown Amarillo.The memorial will honor the sacrifice of 108 first responders who have...

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Center City of Amarillo announced $70,000 in funding on Dec. 30 at the site of the future Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial, which will be built at the intersection of Polk Street and 11th Avenue outside the historic Mary E. Bivins Library in downtown Amarillo.

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Amarillo philanthropist Margaret Hodge and the Downtown Athletic Club have provided the lead gift of $100,000 to the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial that is being built at 11th and Polk in downtown...

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McDonald’s has chosen the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial as the next beneficiary of McDonald’s Gives Back Day, which will be Tuesday, November 18th. 

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The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and KAMR Local 4 News announced it will donate $5,000 to the Friends of AJ Swope on Tuesday, also known as Local First Responders Day, to support the construction of the Texas Panhandle First...

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The Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial will be located in Downtown Amarillo, located at 11th and Polk, providing a space to honor every first responder who has died in the line of duty within the top 26 counties of the Panhandle since 1882.

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Assistant Fire Chief Bob Schwab was known as “The General.” After 24 years of dedicated service, Schwab would pass away, and along with many other first responders, he will be honored at the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial.

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First Responders Memorial Board Members, Wes Reeves and Wendi Swope, joined Today in Amarillo on Monday Morning to discuss how much money is needed to break ground on the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial.

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The Amarillo Harley Owners Group (HOG) and Tripp’s Harley-Davidson presented a $12,000 check to the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial.

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Buc-ee’s made a "substantial gift" to the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial. “Although Buc-ee’s has only been in Amarillo a few short months, the company is investing in our community full force," said Todd Beckum, president of the board in...

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Riders are hitting the road in support of a great local cause during the High Plains Raffle Run happening on Saturday, June 7. Registration for the Run starts at 9 a.m. at Tripps Harley Davidson, the last bike out...

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Amarillo College announced it is honoring the memory of fallen Amarillo Police Captain Frank Clements with a $10,000 gift to the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial.

According to AC officials, Captain...

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Amarillo College has made a $10,000 donation to the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial in honor of the late Captain Frank Clements of the Amarillo Police.Captain Clements, who served with the Amarillo College Police Department...

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The West Texas A&M Foundation is honoring the memory of fallen WT Police Corporal Monty Dale Platt with a $25,000 donation to the Texas Panhandle First Responders memorial.

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Several notable people, including Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas, Amarillo Fire Chief Jason Mays and Amarillo Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld were present when the donation was given.

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Officials with Bell Textron visited the future location of the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial to present a $5,000 check to Friends of AJ Swope. Several notable people, including Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas, Amarillo Fire Chief...

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Fundraising efforts are underway for the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial. Valero has provided a lead gift of $200,000 to the memorial. The donation kickstarts fundraising for the $1.5 million project. The Texas...

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Valero donated $200,000 to build the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial in downtown Amarillo. The memorial will list names of the 91 Texas Panhandle law enforcement officers, firefighters and...​

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During the City Council meeting on Tuesday, the City of Amarillo, in a 5 to 0 vote, approved the construction of a memorial downtown to honor first responders. According to the meeting agenda, the item discussed a lease agreement between the City of Amarillo...

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The Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial marked a milestone Thursday, holding its official groundbreaking at its upcoming downtown location at 11th Avenue and South Polk Street, after reaching its funding goal for the project...

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Friends of AJ Swope Board Member Wes Reeves discusses the latest developments with the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial.

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The Center City of Amarillo board of directors approved the allocation of several thousand dollars to support the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial.

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Amarillo philanthropist Margaret Hodge and the Downtown Athletic Club provided a lead gift of $100,000 to benefit the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial.

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Stephanie Khayat, McDonald’s Marketing Coordinator, and Wendi Swope with Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial joined Today in Amarillo on Thursday morning to discuss McDonald’s Give Back Day.

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Our good friend Wendi Swope joined us back in the studio today to give us an update on the fundraising efforts of the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial. She gave us some details on the money they have already raised and how you can help...

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Wes Reeves, Friends of A.J. Swope board member, joined Today in Amarillo on Tuesday morning to discuss the Texas Panhandle First Responders’ Memorial Campaign.

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Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas is presently working with a local non-profit. Thomas and several other community members are raising money to get the proposed Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial underway in downtown Amarillo.

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No matter the time of day or situation, first responders rush into dangerous situations to make sure you stay safe. Friends of A.J. Swope, a local non-profit is working to honor those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, with the...

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 The Amarillo Harley Owners Group and Tripp’s Harley Davidson presented a $12,000 check to the Texas Panhandle First Responders’ Memorial to honor fallen law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel.

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Buc-ee’s is the latest entity to make a major donation toward the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial project in downtown Amarillo that will honor dozens of fallen heroes from around the region, the Friends of AJ Swope announced June 17.

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Laura Tripp with Amarillo HOG and Wendi Swope with the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial discuss the upcoming High Plains Raffle Run benefitting the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial.

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Amarillo College has donated $10,000 to the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial in memory of a fallen AC officer.

The school made the gift to honor Captain Frank Clements, who served with the Amarillo College Police Department for...

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The West Texas A&M Foundation is honoring the memory of fallen WT Police Corporal Monty Dale Platt with a gift to the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial. Cpl. Platt will be enshrined on...

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The Friends of AJ Swope invite you to join them Monday, November 25th through Tuesday, December 3rd for The Panhandle Gives. You can help reach the goal of breaking ground and beginning construction on the Texas Panhandle First.. 

Officials with Bell Textron make a special visit to the future site of the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial to present a $5,000 check to organizers of the effort.

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Officials said registration begins at 9 a.m. and this event is open to motorcycles and cars. Amarillo HOG said proceed from this event aims to benefit the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial and local HOG charities.​​

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Valero, a major refiner and employer with deep roots in the Texas Panhandle, has provided the lead gift of $200,000 in a fundraising effort to build the Texas Panhandle First Responders Memorial in downtown Amarillo.

Everyone appreciates our first responders. We may not always be the best at showing it, but we really do. There's a group in Amarillo that is hoping to put a permanent sign of that appreciation in downtown Amarillo.​