Good Day
Amarillo
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Chicken Express on Grand at 3514 E. I-40 closed on Christmas Eve, reducing the Amarillo chain to three locations. Affected employees received advance notice + faced challenges with the holiday timing. NewsTalk 940 AM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At 2:34 a.m. Saturday, a 2.8 magnitude earthquake registered about 10 miles northeast of Amarillo, according to the USGS (United States Geological Survey); earthquakes are rare in the Texas Panhandle. ABC 7 Amarillo
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20th Anniversary Celebration of the GNC
7:30 p.m. — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate two decades of culture with a thrilling symphonic performance featuring Rodrigo and Bruckner.
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Fellowship of the Ring Film Screening
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cinemark Amarillo Hollywood 16 and XD — Ticket prices vary — Gather with fellow fans for a pre-screening meetup and coffee before enjoying Fellowship of the Ring.
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Frozen Feet Challenge 2026
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM — Get Fit — Registration required — Embrace the winter chill with an outdoor fitness challenge designed for spirited participants.
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