Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Demonstrators outside City Church in Amarillo call for accountability after the church allegedly used pepper spray on homeless individuals in July. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Adrian Meander and Judge Titiana Frausto were celebrated as Amarillo’s 2024 Black Man and Woman of the Year by Gateway to Success Inc., recognizing their professional achievements and dedication to community service. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo City Councilman Les Simpson, known for his diverse roles in the community and political arena, was named the 2025 Amarillo Pioneer of the Year. The Amarillo Pioneer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Covenant Recording in Amarillo, founded by Glenn Storlie, assists individuals in the Panhandle in capturing their musical ideas by offering professional studio services. NewsChannel 10
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ending vehicle inspections in Texas may increase insurance rates due to higher accident risks from unsafe vehicles, according to Amarillo experts. NewsChannel 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Xcel Energy proposes a $538 million upgrade to its system to enhance resilience against wildfires, including advanced weather monitoring and vegetation management. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The House Ethics Committee exonerated two Texas Republican congressmen, Wesley Hunt and Ronny Jackson, of accusations related to misusing campaign funds, attributing non-compliance issues to ambiguous regulations. Amarillo Globe-News
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Ruffles and Rust Expo: Vintage Boutique Show
The Ruffles and Rust Expo is a curated vintage boutique show featuring over 100 juried vendors offering unique upscale furniture, clothing, and handmade goods in Amarillo, Texas.
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Amarillo Auto Auction Featuring 74 Vehicles
A car auction in Amarillo, TX offers an array of salvage and repairable vehicles for bidding.
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