Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Atmos Energy restored natural gas service to nearly 600 customers in Amarillo, Texas, after an operational issue, working with local emergency services and continuing efforts for those not yet reached. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo shelters face shortages of winter supplies and volunteers due to mild winters, with Code Blue Warming Station urgently seeking donations and aid. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ A new liquor store is opening in a historically 'cursed' building in Amarillo, sparking hope it will overcome the location's troubled past. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Atmos Energy is actively restoring natural gas service for 700 Amarillo homes following an outage, while the Warford Activity Center serves as a warming shelter amid a cold snap with potential snowfall. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo calls for volunteers to aid in the annual PIT Count to accurately assess and address the needs of the homeless population. NewsChannel 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Frankie Lee Haigood was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting an 8-year-old in the head during a road rage incident after pleading guilty to deadly conduct. ABC 7 Amarillo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center introduces a less invasive bronchoscopic lung volume reduction treatment for severe COPD patients, providing an alternative to traditional surgeries. 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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Live Concert: The Powell Brothers
The Powell Brothers will be performing live at The Western Horseman Club in Amarillo.
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