AMARILLO

Modern Aviation to Acquire American Aero at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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FT. WORTH, Texas, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modern Aviation today announced that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the membership interests in FW American Aero, LLC (“American Aero”) at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) from an affiliate of Keystone Group, L.P.

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  • FT. WORTH, Texas, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modern Aviation today announced that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the membership interests in FW American Aero, LLC (“American Aero”) at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) from an affiliate of Keystone Group, L.P.
    Modern Aviation CEO Mark Carmen stated, “We are excited to have American Aero join the Modern Aviation family and expand our presence to the high growth DFW area.
  • We believe Modern Aviation is the perfect owner to continue the success and growth of American Aero.
  • This is a great day for American Aero and Meacham International Airport.”
    Mark Carmen added, “Adding American Aero to the Modern Aviation platform will enable us to continue expanding our network, benefitting our customers and employees.
  • All of the employees of American Aero will remain with Modern Aviation post-acquisition.

Join us to Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Amarillo's Exceptional Community Hospital

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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On Thursday, Nov. 2, Exceptional Community Hospital, under new management and ownership, will re-introduce a new vision of comprehensive healthcare closer to home.

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  • On Thursday, Nov. 2, Exceptional Community Hospital, under new management and ownership, will re-introduce a new vision of comprehensive healthcare closer to home.
  • Exceptional Community Hospital will also take its expansive healthcare services to the next level to further support patients in the region.
  • Amarillo's warm hospitality and commitment to innovation and progress make it an ideal home for Exceptional Community Hospital.
  • The Amarillo community can expect Exceptional Community Hospital to continue its legacy of providing superior emergency care, while giving back to the people it serves, said Brandon Moreno, President of Altus Community Healthcare.

Leading Senior Care Franchise Right at Home Targets Expansion in Amarillo, TX; Loos to Meet with Prospective Franchisees Looking to Make a Difference in Their Community

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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AMARILLO, Texas, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Right at Home, the 700-plus location in-home health care concept helping seniors and adults with disabilities live comfortably at home, is looking to expand in Amarillo, Texas. The opportunity gives local entrepreneurs a chance to make a difference in their communities and provide peace of mind to families needing care.

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  • The opportunity gives local entrepreneurs a chance to make a difference in their communities and provide peace of mind to families needing care.
  • With over 28 years of experience providing essential care in more than 700 locations across six countries, Right at Home has become one of the world's largest in-home health care franchises.
  • Entrepreneurs should choose Right at Home to make a positive impact on their communities and the people for whom they provide care.
  • This year, Right at Home is looking forward to building on that growth, including in Amarillo.

City of Amarillo Taps Dell Technologies to Make Community Services More Accessible with GenAI

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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AMARILLO, Texas and ROUND ROCK, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and the city of Amarillo announce plans to create an online digital assistant that uses generative AI (GenAI) to provide residents with details on government and city services.

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  • AMARILLO, Texas and ROUND ROCK, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and the city of Amarillo announce plans to create an online digital assistant that uses generative AI (GenAI) to provide residents with details on government and city services.
  • The city of Amarillo will take advantage of the digital assistant to address common citizen and visitor questions around topics such as park facilities, waste management and other nonemergency information.
  • "Our goal is to build a connected and engaged community that can foster a more prosperous future for the citizens of Amarillo," said Richard Gagnon, chief information officer, the city of Amarillo.
  • "Dell Technologies is well positioned to help customers and organizations worldwide bring AI to their data and improve access to important information," said Dr. Alexander Keller, chief technology officer for Services, Dell Technologies.

NexCore Group-developed Cancer Center opens in Amarillo, TX

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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DENVER, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NexCore Group, a national healthcare, life sciences, and senior living real estate developer, announced they celebrated the grand opening of the new Texas Oncology-Amarillo, a comprehensive cancer center serving the residents in the panhandle of Texas. In collaboration with Texas Oncology, the NexCore team led the single-story, 50,000-square-foot build-to-suit cancer center from concept to construction.

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  • In collaboration with Texas Oncology, the NexCore team led the single-story, 50,000-square-foot build-to-suit cancer center from concept to construction.
  • The new Texas Oncology-Amarillo cancer center significantly increases access to care to meet the growing need in the Texas panhandle.
  • NexCore Group Chief Development Officer Todd Varney says the firm is honored to have partnered with Texas Oncology to create a new center of excellence designed to deliver comprehensive cancer treatment with the capacity for innovative clinical trials and cancer research.
  • This facility allows patients to receive modern cancer care from local oncology experts, supported by family and friends within their community.

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK EXPANDS IN TEXAS WITH AMARILLO LOCATION

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its newest Texas location in Amarillo. Located at 2620 Wolflin Ave., this new restaurant is led by first-time Chick owner Laura Garrison and is the first in the state's Northwestern Panhandle region. The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening on Tuesday, June 13; the first 100 guests that morning will win free chicken salad for a year.

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  • ATLANTA, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick , the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its newest Texas location in Amarillo.
  • During grand opening week, Amarillo guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for with specials and giveaways that include:
    Tuesday, June 13 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year – The first guest in line will receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week for an entire year.
  • To me, chicken salad brings memories of going to the lake or beach or on a great road trip and taking chicken salad to eat along the way," said Laura Garrison, owner of Chicken Salad Chick Amarillo.
  • Chicken Salad Chick Amarillo will be open Monday – Saturday from 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com .

Texas Teen Birth Rate Remains 46 Percent Above National Average

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas teenagers are giving birth at a rate that is 46 percent higher than the national average, according to the latest Texas Adolescent Health Report (TAHR) released by Healthy Futures of Texas. The Texas teen birth rate was 20.3 per 1,000 teens, while the U.S. teen birth rate was 13.9 for the same age group – a 46 percent difference.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas teenagers are giving birth at a rate that is 46 percent higher than the national average, according to the latest Texas Adolescent Health Report (TAHR) released by Healthy Futures of Texas .
  • The Texas teen birth rate was 20.3 per 1,000 teens, while the U.S. teen birth rate was 13.9 for the same age group – a 46 percent difference.
  • Among these counties, Potter County (Amarillo, Texas), Ector County (Odessa, Texas), and Webb County (Laredo, Texas) had the highest teen birth rates.
  • "Despite recent declines, the Texas teen birth rate is 46 percent higher than the U.S. rate, and Texas continues to have one of the highest rates of repeat teen pregnancies in the nation.

CACIQUE FOODS LLC MARKS 50th ANNIVERSARY BY EXPANDING OPERATIONS WITH NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART DAIRY PROCESSING FACILITY

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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AMARILLO, Texas, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cacique Foods – a leading family-owned Hispanic foods company and maker of the #1 brand of authentic Mexican-style cheeses, cremas, chorizos and salsas in the U.S. – celebrates its 50th anniversary with a focus on innovation and increasing production capacity to reach more family tables across America. Today, Cacique expands its operations to Texas by marking the grand opening of its new dairy processing facility in Amarillo and new corporate headquarters in Irving, TX. The company is also investing in the future of Mexican cuisine by providing educational opportunities for the next generation interested in food manufacturing careers in Amarillo.

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  • Today, Cacique expands its operations to Texas by marking the grand opening of its new dairy processing facility in Amarillo and new corporate headquarters in Irving, TX.
  • Cacique leads a billion-dollar category with at least one of its products in 80% of grocery stores across the country.
  • The new facility is equipped to handle dairy processing, including production of the company's authentic Mexican-style cheeses and cremas and will grow Cacique's offerings while getting products on the shelves of even more stores nationwide.
  • The 200,000 square-foot facility will feature technology making it the most state-of-the-art dairy processing facility in America.

ObjectiveHealth Announces 30th Research Center of Excellence

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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ObjectiveHealth , a Nashville-based integrated research and technology platform company, today announced the opening of its 30th research site, Amarillo Premier Research , in Amarillo, Texas.

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  • ObjectiveHealth , a Nashville-based integrated research and technology platform company, today announced the opening of its 30th research site, Amarillo Premier Research , in Amarillo, Texas.
  • Since establishing its first research center in Nashville in 2018, ObjectiveHealth has expanded to 30 cities across 16 states, providing clinical research focused in the therapeutic areas of gastroenterology, dermatology, urology, oncology, biomarkers and metabolism disorders.
  • “Combined with our innovative technology designed to streamline the research process and provide additional clarity to stakeholders, we aim to create the ideal environment to continue advancing medical research.”
    With the addition of Amarillo Premier Research, ObjectiveHealth now has four partnered research sites in Texas.
  • Its other research sites in Texas are GMA Health Research in Graham, Digestive Research of Central Texas in Waco and Digestive Health Research of North Texas in Wichita Falls.

Rescue Village Announces a New Book, The Cartoons of Rescue Village, by Nationally Syndicated Cartoonist Jenny Campbell

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Campbell is well known to readers in places like Amarillo, Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, and Tampa Bay for her nationally syndicated daily comic strip "Flo and Friends."

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  • Campbell is well known to readers in places like Amarillo, Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, and Tampa Bay for her nationally syndicated daily comic strip "Flo and Friends."
  • For more than two decades, Jenny Campbell has captured the essence of Rescue Village's lifesaving work in playful and memorable cartoons.
  • Fellow nationally syndicated cartoonist Patrick McDonnell of the daily comic strip "Mutts" says:
    "This is a fun collection of heartwarming cartoons about helping animals.
  • The Cartoons of Rescue Village: Twenty Years of Love and Lifesaving Through the Eyes of Cartoonist Jenny Campbell
    Hardbound with end papers.