Live in West Texas

Senator Ted Cruz is a second-term lawmaker representing Texas in the United States Senate. Perhaps one of the most well-known Republicans in the upper chamber, Cruz is seeking re-election to his third term in office this year. In today's episode, we discuss Cruz's re-election campaign, his priorities for another term in office, and why this election matters for the Texas Panhandle. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Rachal Hisler is a candidate for Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Texas. Hisler is running to replace incumbent Dr. Dana Myers at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25. In today's podcast, we speak with Rachal about her priorities priorities for the state party and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Weston Martinez is a businessman, activist, former Texas Real Estate Commissioner, and candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Martinez is running to replace Matt Rinaldi at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25. In today's podcast, we speak with Weston about why he is running for chairman, his priorities for the state party, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Mike Garcia is an attorney, legislative expert, and candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Garcia is running to replace Matt Rinaldi at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25, and is endorsed by former RPT Chairman James Dickey. In today's podcast, we speak with Mike about why he is running for chairman, his priorities for the state party, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Abraham George is a businessman, former chairman of the Collin County Republican Party, and a candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. George is running to replace Matt Rinaldi at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25, and has Rinaldi's endorsement. In today's podcast, we speak with Abraham about why he is running for chairman, his priorities for the state party, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Sam Silverman is a self-described "country lawyer" who is seeking the Republican nomination for the 108th District Court. Silverman is facing Tim Pirtle in the May 28th runoff election. In today's interview, we discuss Sam's qualifications for the job and why he is the right pick for voters in the May runoff election. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Tim Pirtle is an Amarillo criminal defense attorney who is seeking the Republican nomination for the 108th District Court. Pirtle is facing Sam Silverman in the May 28th runoff election. In today's interview, we discuss Tim's qualifications for the job and why he is the right pick for voters in the May runoff election. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Ben Armenta is a businessman from the Fort Bend County area and a candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Armenta is running to replace Matt Rinaldi at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25. In today's podcast, we speak with Ben about why he is running for chairman, his priorities for the state party, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Ryan Binkley is the President and CEO of Generational Group in Richardson, Texas, a co-founder of Create Church, and a 2024 Republican candidate for President of the United States. In today's podcast, we speak with Ryan about why he is running for president, the issues he plans to tackle if he is elected in 2024, how he plans to take on Trump and DeSantis in the primaries, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

At 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 9th, Amarillo City Council met for an orientation/onboarding workshop meeting. The special meeting was not livestreamed by the city, so we are releasing our audio recording of the meeting as a bonus podcast episode.

In today's episode, we hear from Misty Vigil, a candidate for Amarillo City Council Place 2 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Misty is running for City Council this year, her vision for the Amarillo Civic Center project, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Amarillo City Councilman Cole Stanley, a candidate for Amarillo mayor in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Cole is running for mayor this year, what he has learned from his time on the City Council, his top priorities, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Gabriel McHenry-Herrera, a candidate for Amarillo City Council Place 2 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Gabriel is running for City Council this year, his plans for the Amarillo airport, his thoughts about the Amarillo Civic Center project, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Tom Scherlen, a candidate for Amarillo City Council Place 3 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Tom is running for City Council this year, his top priorities, how his business experience could benefit Amarillo, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Irene Hughes, a candidate for the Amarillo College Board of Regents in the upcoming May 6th local election. We discuss why Irene is running for a seat on the AC Board, how experience as a former employee of Amarillo College could help her succeed as a Regent, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Sam Burnett, a truck driver and candidate for Amarillo mayor in the upcoming May 6th local election. We discuss why Sam is running for office, the top issues that the next City Council needs to tackle, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

This weekend, we sat down via Zoom to ask the candidates running for seats on the Amarillo College Board of Regents your burning questions. Incumbent Michele Fortunato and challengers Brady Clark, Mike Yazbek, Irene Hughes, and Jason Foglesong joined us to talk about the issues. The only candidate who did not attend was incumbent Jay Barrett. Special thanks to Dan Butcher of the High Plains Pundit Podcast for joining us as a guest moderator. For more information about the election for the AC Board of Regents, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. Election Day is May 6.

In today's episode, we hear from Josh Craft, a Randall County firefighter and candidate for the Place 1 seat on the Amarillo City Council in the upcoming May 6th local election. We discuss why Josh is running for office, the unique perspective he brings to the race as a younger candidate, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Brady Clark, a candidate for the Amarillo College Board of Regents in the upcoming May 6th local election. We discuss why Brady is running for a seat on the AC Board, how his non-profit experiences have qualified him for this position, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Sherie Wood, a local Amazon employee and candidate for the Place 1 seat on the Amarillo City Council in the upcoming May 6th local election. We discuss why Sherie is running for office, her thoughts on taxpayer-funded lobbying, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Katt Massey, a local advertising executive and candidate for the Place 3 seat on the Amarillo City Council in the upcoming May 6th local election. We discuss why Katt is seeking a seat on the City Council, her thoughts on the Civic Center project, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Kimberly Anderson, a local educator and incumbent member of the Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees, who is running for re-election in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Kimberly is seeking re-election, the lessons she has learned from her first term in office, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from John Adair, a candidate for Amarillo City Council Place 3 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why John is running, his thoughts on the Amarillo Civic Center and Hodgetown, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Chip Hunt, a longtime local property management company owner and the owner of the 6th Street Antique Mall, who is now Amarillo City Council Place 1 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Chip is running, her plans to improve public safety in Amarillo, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from John Ingerson, former chairman of the Amarillo Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, who is now Amarillo City Council Place 4 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why John is running, how his experience on the Parks and Rec Board has qualified him to be on the City Council, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Tonya C. "Lady Butterscotch" Winston, a candidate for Amarillo mayor in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Tonya is running, her plans for Amarillo, why the city needs to make a "prolific u-turn," and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Today, we are bringing you a special candidate Q&A with Jeff McGunegle, a candidate for Amarillo mayor. Jeff answers some of the burning questions of this campaign and provides insight into why he is running for mayor in 2023. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. PLEASE NOTE: This interview was originally live streamed on The Amarillo Pioneer Facebook page (www.facebook.com/realnewsamarillo).

In today's episode, we hear from Hobert Gunny Brown, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran running for Amarillo City Council Place 4 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Gunny is running, his thoughts on the Civic Center, his plans for water rights, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Dick Ford, a local businessman and incumbent member of the Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees, who is running for re-election in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Dick is running for re-election, the issues he wants to tackle, his biggest accomplishments in office, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Don Tipps, a local insurance broker running for Amarillo City Council Place 2 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Don is running, the issues he wants to tackle, his thoughts on the Civic Center, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Jeff McGunegle, a life coach and educator who is running for Amarillo mayor in the May 6th local election. We discuss Jeff's life and background, what got him into the race, his thoughts on the Civic Center issue, what local voters might not know about him, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Ryan Brown, a local attorney who is now running for Amarillo ISD Board in the May 6th local election. We discuss his policy proposals, what got him into the race, what local voters might not know about him, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. Show less

In today's episode, we hear from Kelsey Richardson, a claims analyst running for Amarillo City Council Place 1 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why she's running, what issues she wants to tackle in office, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Les Simpson, the former publisher of the Amarillo Globe-News, who is now running for Amarillo City Council Place 4 in the May 6th local election. We discuss his policy proposals, what got him into the race, what local voters might not know about him, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Robin Leeah, a local educator, mother, and concerned parent running for the Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees in the May 6th local election. We discuss her policy proposals, her vision for Amarillo ISD, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. CORRECTION: Robin Leeah has reached out to inform voters that she said the wrong book title when giving the example about her daughter's school. The correct book was "Cold Blood" by Truman Capote.

In today's episode, we hear from Don Collins, a former Elkhart City Councilman and 2023 candidate for mayor of Amarillo. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Mike Yazbek, a local knife sharpener and candidate for the Amarillo College Board of Regents in the upcoming May 6th election. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Jason Foglesong, a candidate for the Amarillo College Board of Regents in the upcoming May 6th election. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Aaron Sorrells is a businessman and a Republican candidate for Texas Lieutenant Governor in the March 2022 primary election, challenging the incumbent Dan Patrick. In today's episode, Sorrells calls in to discuss his campaign for Texas Lieutenant Governor and the issues he plans to tackle on the campaign trail next year. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

George P. Bush is incumbent Texas Land Commissioner, a Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, and the nephew of former U.S. President George W. Bush. In today's episode, Commissioner Bush calls in to discuss his campaign for Attorney General, why he decided to run for Texas' top legal job this year, and the lessons he has learned from two terms in office as a Texas elected official. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Beto O'Rourke is a former U.S. Representative from El Paso, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, and a 2022 candidate for Texas Governor. In today's episode, O'Rourke calls in from the campaign trail to discuss his newly-minted bid for Governor, the changes he wants to see made as Governor, which past Texas Governor is his biggest inspiration, and more. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Danny Harrison is a businessman and Republican candidate for Texas Governor in the upcoming 2022 state election. A self-described "independent Republican," Harrison is running on a platform of lowering taxes and securing the border. In today's episode, Harrison calls in to discuss his campaign for Governor, his plans if he is elected, and his positions on the issues that are on the minds of Texans. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Trey Martinez Fischer is a State Representative for the San Antonio-area House District 116. Many Texans may also know Fischer as one of the Texas House Democrats who broke quorum, flying to Washington, D.C. earlier this month to protest certain bills under consideration by the Texas House. In today's episode, Rep. Fischer calls in to discuss the Democrats' trip to D.C., their meetings with Vice President Kamala Harris and other D.C. Democrats, and what the next step is in their fight over voting rights. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Weston Martinez is a businessman, former Texas Real Estate Commissioner, and a Republican candidate for Texas Land Commissioner in 2022. In today's episode, Martinez calls in to discuss his campaign for Land Commissioner, what separates him from his opponents (and from the incumbent), what he believes the future should hold for the Alamo, and more. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. Please note: This episode was recorded prior to the entry of Dr. Jon Spiers into the Republican primary for Land Commissioner. Spiers is not included in candidate references made in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Jason Tillery is a U.S. Navy veteran, podcast co-host, and former candidate for Amarillo City Council, Place 1 in the May 1, 2021 municipal election. In today's episode, Jason calls in to discuss his new podcast with local personalities Dan Butcher and Mike Gay, his race for the Amarillo City Council, and his advice for future local candidates. Plus, Jason tells us how he will continue to serve local taxpayers out of office and what could be in store for his political future. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Andrew Jewell is a candidate for the Libertarian Party's nomination for Texas Governor in 2022. In today's episode, Jewell calls in to discuss his campaign for Governor, the priorities he plans to tackle on the campaign trail, and the vision he wants to bring to general election voters next year as his party's nominee for Texas' top elected office. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Jake Collier is a Republican political strategist, consultant, and political pundit. In today's episode, Collier calls in to discuss the results of the 2021 Texas legislative session, whether this session saw adequate delivery on conservative legislative priorities, and what topics should be on an agenda for a summer special session of the Legislature. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

2020 presidential candidate, 2018 Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Texas, and former U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke is the guest on our podcast today, discussing the results of the 87th Legislative Session and his opinions on issues such as voting rights and calls for a special session this summer. O'Rourke also addresses questions about his own political future and where his focus will be in the weeks following the close of the session. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Paul Belew is a Decatur criminal defense attorney and a Republican candidate for Texas Governor in the 2022 election cycle. A political newcomer, Belew is hoping to take his experience in the courtroom to work for citizens in Austin. In today's episode, Belew calls in to discuss his experience, his campaign, and the priorities he plans to tackle, if elected. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Ali Ramos is a social worker, graphic designer, community activist, and candidate for Amarillo City Council, Place 4. Ramos is well known in the Amarillo community for his advocacy work and is perhaps best known for her work in opposing the opening of the Big Beaners restaurant in Amarillo last year. In today's episode, Ali calls in to discuss her campaign for the Amarillo City Council, why she wants to tackle issues like taxpayer-funded lobbying and single member districts and why she believes she is the right choice for the City Council this year. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Hobert "Gunny" Brown Jr. is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, conservative activist, and candidate for Amarillo City Council, Place 1. Brown is seeking a seat on the Amarillo City Council this year after playing a major role in the defeat of Propositions A and B last November. In today's episode, Brown calls in to discuss his campaign, his priorities, and more. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support