A special weekly feature by ProNews 7

What does the Panhandle Spirit mean to you?

ProNews 7's Mitch Roberts will be driving all around the viewing area, looking for the unique people and stories that make the Panhandle special to you. It can be a person who goes the extra mile to help his neighbors, a community project that helps people in need, or just a funny or interesting thing that everybody should know about the Panhandle.

If it's interesting to you, then Mitch Roberts is ready to tell your story.

Enjoy the stories he has done in the past, and feel free to suggest new story ideas for future installments of "The Panhandle Spirit." Send your story ideas and comments to: mroberts@kvii.com

Watch "The Panhandle Spirit" every Thursday on the 10:00 newscast.

Happy Birthday OPSU   

Rock n Roll Soda Shop   

Broxsons: Good old fashioned business   

Back in 1951 L.A. Broxson and his family opened a store, and the family has kept their store open and operating the good old fashioned way, ever since.

Local swim team makes it big   

Panhandle Spirit visits Panhandle Texas   

Miss Vicki dances with the stars   

Vicki McLean is currently the lead instructor at Lone Star Ballet in Amarillo, and she's the driving force behind the New Nutcracker show.  But this story goes back to when Miss Vicki toured and performed with the legendary Bob Hope for more than 20 years.

Cross at Groom a spiritual experience   

It's the 2nd largest cross in the Western hemisphere, and it's right here in the Texas Panhandle.

Hometown pro bowling champion   

Mike Scroggins is the 2009 U.S. Open Bowling Champion, and he literally grew up at Western Bowl in Amarillo.

WWII WASP Pilot   

In this week's Panhandle Spirit Series, our Mitch Roberts will introduce you to one very classy lady.

Former PD star plays in sweet 16   

The Panhandle Spirit series this week is about a young man with a full dance card this weekend.

 

 

 

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