Hey Amarillo

This week, Skylar sits down with Delvin Wilson, founder and grill master behind Delvin’s Barbecue—a beloved spot in Amarillo’s North Heights neighborhood. Delvin shares his story of growing up working in Houston seafood restaurants, honing his craft in country clubs across the South (including during the Midland/Odessa

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Craft, a local firefighter and former Amarillo City Council member. Josh shares what it’s like balancing a life of public service—previously in local government, and still on the frontlines as a firefighter. He opens up about leadership  and how serving Amarillo in two very differ

This week’s guest is Ryan Hazelwood — a friend, mentor, and longtime leader in local TV broadcasting. Ryan’s career has taken him from the classroom to the newsroom, including years as a news director and instructor in the West Texas A&M University Department of Communication, where we first met. In this conversation,

This week’s guest is Sonya Letson, a lifelong advocate for justice and democracy. From serving three terms as Potter County Attorney to her work as a municipal court judge, assistant district attorney, and in leadership with the League of Women Voters, Sonya’s career reflects a deep commitment to fairness, civic health

David Elizalde: Andrea’s Project and Choosing to “Give a Lot” When David Elizalde’s daughter, Andrea, was killed in a drunk driving accident, his life was forever changed. Out of that tragedy, David created Andrea’s Project, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving and advocatin

Michael Kashuba: Parks, People, and Public Spaces Michael Kashuba grew up in Canada, but today he’s the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Amarillo. In this episode, Michael shares his journey to Amarillo, what it’s like to oversee the city’s parks system, and how he thinks about outdoor spaces as part of