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AMARILLO—In 2021, people in Texas Panhandle and across the country faced great emergency needs as the ongoing pandemic exacerbated the challenges related to severe disasters. “Our most vulnerable neighbors are facing unique and pressing struggles when crisis strikes on top of COVID-19,” Kiley Murray, executive director, American Red Cross serving the Texas Panhandle said.

THE HANDS THAT GIVE are never left empty. There is no better time to be reminded of that than now, when we are awash in consumer-oriented Christmas messages urging us to spend our money—even as many in this community struggle to feed and clothe their children, care for the elderly and infirm, and pay for life’s basic necessities.

Family and friends of Thomas Brown staged a protest at the Gray County courthouse in Pampa on Tuesday, demanding that 31st District Attorney Franklin McDonough call an investigative grand jury hearing into the CHS student’s death.

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Chamber board members and staff held the ribbon while new business owner Linda Vigil made the ceremonial first cut Monday at noon, as she celebrated the opening of Perla’s Flowers and Gift Shop, located at 216 S. 2nd St., No. 3. Joining Linda for the celebratory event were (in back) Lawana Pulliam, Jose and Jacky Vigil, Perla Vigil, Annette Sandoval, Sherye Talley, and Jackie McPherson; and in front, Eddeline Zapata and Gabriel Vigil, with Linda Vigil, Margarita Pantoja, Sonya Hudson, and Michelle Schaef. Perla’s is right around the corner from Panaderia El Rodeo and Mi Pueblito Tienda Mexican, and can be reached by calling 806.217.5006. PHOTO BY LAURIE EZZELL BROWN