oh here's another thing you can do with your punch-a-shark energy: there's a trans advocacy group in Amarillo, Texas, that called me back in five fucking minutes when I left them a voicemail asking where in Amarillo a trans college grad could safely stop for gas and a pee break

Election Day is here! 🗳️ If you haven’t voted yet, today is your final opportunity to participate in the 2026 election, and we need every blue vote we can get!!! Make your plan, and give yourself plenty of time. VoteTexas.gov is the official Texas resource for election questions. #VoteBlue

This election is gonna be close, y’all, and we’re gonna need every vote we can get! The Thievin’ Elite are pouring their money into this election, but only organized people can beat organized money. Tomorrow, November 3, let’s put Texas first: Don’t vote red. Don’t vote blue. Vote Texan!

We’re proud to join workers with @sbworkersunited.org to #BoycottStarbucks until baristas win a fair union contract. We’re fed up with unchecked corporate greed and wealthy executives ignoring their workers. Let’s show Starbucks that working people stand together ➡️ BoycottStarbucks.net

Heading to the 2026 Midterm Election Watch Party? Plan ahead for a safe ride home! 🚗 Panhandle Democrats is partnering with Andrea’s Project & DeBault Title through the Safe Ride Initiative to help guests get to and from the event safely.

🎃 This week’s Panhandle Democrats roundup includes our October monthly meeting, James Talarico’s Amarillo stop, the First Responders Memorial dedication, and key voting reminders as Election Day gets closer. Full details: mailchi.mp/48abad78e6bd...

Just a reminder of the exciting event next Monday!!! Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders in Amarillo RSVP today to say you'll join Bernie in Amarillo on Monday, October 19! act.berniesanders.com/.../.

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Bernie Sanders is coming to Amarillo! 📣 Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here 📅 Mon., Oct. 19 🚪 Doors: 11 AM 🎤 Program: 1 PM 📍 Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium Free event. RSVP link in the replies!

Bernie Sanders is coming to Amarillo! 📣 Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here 📅 Mon., Oct. 19 🚪 Doors: 11 AM 🎤 Program: 1 PM 📍 Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium Free event. RSVP link in the replies!

Here are the updated details for the No-Kings Rally in Amarillo on October 17th! 10 AM at the Centennial Plaza downtown, southwest side of the Civic Center. The mobilize link to sign up is: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

I have so much respect for the thousands of young people across Texas who are working hard to get people engaged with politics. We have a responsibility to build a better, safer, more affordable future for them.

🎃 A frightfully busy week is ahead across the Panhandle! From candidate events and Dinner with Democrats to a candidate forum, watch party, and No Kings protest, there’s plenty happening this week. 👻 Find the full event roundup in the replies!

A week and a day away! Join Elevate Amarillo and Amarillo League of Women Voters for their Candidate forum on October 15th!

🗳️ TODAY, Oct. 5, is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 3 election! Early Voting: Oct. 19–30 📵 Phones and other electronic devices can’t be used in the voting room, so bring a printed sample ballot or voting guide. Our printable Blue Voter Guide is in the replies!

National Night Out at Olsen Park! 🌳 The Glover family is hosting a free National Night Out gathering at Olsen Park, and everyone is invited to come out for an evening of food, fun, and community! 📅 Monday, October 5 ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 Olsen Park, near the playground

Spook-tober is here, and October is packed with opportunities to connect across the Panhandle! 🎃 Grab dinner with us, hear directly from candidates at the Nonpartisan Candidate Forum, keep an eye out for details on the No Kings event, and join us for our monthly Panhandle Democrats meeting.

Join us at our monthly meeting this upcoming Monday! Details here: mailchi.mp/701330ca7dff...

Save the date: Nonpartisan Candidate Forum, Oct. 15 at the Virgil Patterson Auditorium at Happy State Bank. Doors open at 5:30 PM; forum starts at 6 PM. Hosted by LWV Amarillo, Elevate Amarillo & Raise Your Hand Texas. Livestream on NewsChannel10.com.

We’ll be marching in the Tri-State Fair Parade this Saturday morning! Line-up is at 9 AM at S. Polk & SE 13th, with the parade starting at 10 AM. Find parking info, what to wear, and other details here: mailchi.mp/795ca861a3e8...

🗳️ COUNTDOWN THROUGH ELECTION DAY Election Day will be here before we know it! We’ve added a live countdown to our homepage that will automatically move through each major milestone, including the voter registration deadline, the start and end of early voting, and Election Day.

Even the crickets were embarrassed.

Team Texas Public Schools is coming to Amarillo for an education town hall on issues affecting Texas public schools! 📅 Sept. 17 | 6–8 PM 📍 Cactus Cove Inn & Suites Hosted locally by Cullin Knutson & Diana Loya. RSVP: cullin@cullinfortexas.com or dianaloyahd87@gmail.com

Panhandle Democrats has endorsed 4 additional statewide judicial candidates for Nov. 3: Gisela Triana (TX Supreme Court, P8), Jerry Zimmerer (15th COA, Chief Justice), Tom Baker (P2) & Marc Meyer (P3). #PanhandleDemocrats #TexasDemocrats #Election2026 #TexasJudiciary #VoteTexas

This video raises an important question as the Texas Panhandle faces a wave of data center development: What happens to these massive facilities when the technology inside them becomes obsolete? Watch: youtu.be/2JOmHYyQoO4?...

Check out our upcoming events for August! Apologies that the Dinner with Democrats event has passed, but you can find more events here: mailchi.mp/d5a07adb1695...

July meeting recap: Juliann Fulton introduced Fariha Samad, who recently joined TDP’s Panhandle team. We also shared updates on billboards, endorsements, bylaws and guest speakers. Read more: mailchi.mp/8e1145e0c2e2...

The votes are in! Panhandle Democrats members selected this winning billboard from designs submitted by the public: POLITICS HAVE YOU SEEING RED? VOTE BLUE! Thank you to Katt Massey for the incredible design and to everyone who participated!

Calling local designers and creative volunteers! Panhandle Democrats is seeking design proofs for a billboard and mailer advertising this fall. Designs must be submitted by Sunday, July 26 at noon to be considered. View comments for more info. #TurnTexasBlue #AmarilloVotes #PanhandleDemocrats

The July issue of The Blue Dot is here! This month, we reflect on America’s 250th birthday, spotlight Armstrong County Democrats, and share upcoming ways to get involved across the Panhandle. Read and subscribe: thebluedottx.substack.com/p/blue-dot-i... #TexasPanhandle #Democrats #BlueDot #TxLege

Happy Fourth of July from Panhandle Democrats! Today, we celebrate our country’s independence and reflect on the freedoms, responsibilities, and shared hopes that bring us together as Americans. We hope everyone has a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day. #IndependenceDay #TexasDemocrats