High Plains Food Bank is an organization serving as the clearing house for collection, storage and distribution of grocery product in the High Plains
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Children's Miracle Network Amarillo (CMN) has helped plenty of local families dealing with an array of childhood illnesses. "Our kiddos that have diabetes and pediatric cancer, rheumatology disorders, cardiac disorders, anything like that are the families and the kiddos that we strive to help," said Lindsey Kinard, Director of CMN Amarillo. []
“We find the magic of Honor Flight is when 120 of them are together, they start chatting. They’re in like company with people who have experienced the same kind of things they did,” Honor Flight President Matt Voris said. “And by the time we get back here, it’s like the weight of the world is lifted off of them.”
The Texas Comptroller released the 2024 regional report with a focus on the High Plains region analyzing demographic and economic data and trends, as well as the economic conditions unique to each region and the state.
An historic Edinburgh landmark and museum that shut during lockdown will re-open next month, the city council has confirmed. Calton Hill’s Nelson Monument is set to welcome visitors for the first time in over four years following repairs to the 210-year-old hilltop tower. Councillor Val Walker, Edinburgh council’s culture and communities convener, said: “We’re looking to reopen the Monument from May this year.” She added it would remain open over summer before closing for another few weeks...
DONALDSONVILLE - Quintin Martin, a student at Assumption High School wore a custom suit to his senior prom that went viral on social media for its message, touching thousands of hearts."I'm speechless, that's all I can say I'm just speechless.” Said Martin’s mother, Keila James. “We didn't know it was going to go this big."Martin helps to care for one cousin who was diagnosed with autism earlier this month. He thought of his cousin when picking out his prom suit. "I was...
The Eaton Area Historical Society is hosting an antique appraisal day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4 at the Eaton Museum/Carriage House Patio, 207 Elm St. Three items can be appraised for $10. To make an appointment, call or text Ruth Ann at (515) 370-0895. Walk-ins are accepted, but a spot can not be guaranteed.
The High Court of Dominica has overturned a colonial-era law banning same-sex relations between consenting adults after a gay man filed a lawsuit claiming the ban was unconstitutional. The complainant, […]
The mill will be open for tours on Saturdays from May through September between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The United Family announced that through its Take a Bite Out of Hunger program, more than 50,000 pounds of apples were donated to organizations across Texas and New Mexico including the High Plains Food Bank which received more than 5,000 pounds of apples on Wednesday morning.
A former Hearts man has struck the most telling blow for Portsmouth as the Fratton Park club sealed their return to the Championship. Victory over Barnsley on Tuesday night ensures they will win English League One this season after a hard-fought campaign. They have lost just four times this season, and they were twice behind against Barnsley. Portsmouth trailed 2-1 heading into the final 10 minutes before Colby Bishop levelled up. Sign up for our free newsletters today Then on 89 minutes, Conor...
Plans to transform a historic Scottish vessel into an interactive floating museum in Edinburgh have been unveiled at an event in Leith. The SS Explorer, which has been berthed in Leith docks since 1996, is regarded as a pioneering vessel that made a significant contribution to climate science and biodiversity work. In service between 1956 to 1984, the ship allowed marine biologists to better understand sea temperatures and pollution, British fish breeding and fishing levels, and helped shape...