Good Day
Amarillo
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Housing First is seeking donations to continue providing essential services to the homeless, including warming stations, food, housing, and identification assistance. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ The Texas Department of Transportation will start safety enhancements on Loop 335 and US-60, with work spanning until summer 2025 and spring, respectively, to include a new continuous left turn lane and concrete barriers. NewsChannel 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dylan Black, previously charged with murder but released due to insufficient evidence, was arrested for trying to enter a bar with a gun in Amarillo, Texas. ABC 7 Amarillo
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Yolo's, a popular Amarillo restaurant, announced it is relocating to a more central location, not closing, with hopes of attracting more customers. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Shipley Do-nuts is set to open a new location in Amarillo, Texas, at 2808 SW 34th Ave, expanding the popular Texas-born brand's reach. NewsTalk 940 AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials in Potter and Randall counties in Texas were sworn in on New Year's Day, emphasizing the tradition's symbolism for commitment and new beginnings. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Over 230 deputies and correctional officers were sworn in at the Randall County Sheriff's Office, marking the start of Sheriff Chris Forbis' second term and the anticipation of a new jail slated to open in 2025. ABC 7 Amarillo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Eight Amarillo Fire Department stations are set to receive new washing and drying machines to reduce the risk of cancer by preventing the transfer of carcinogens to firefighters' personal clothing. NewsChannel 10
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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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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
~ Seneca
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