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Amarillo
Friday, January 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family Support Services of Amarillo is preparing for its 15th Annual Mardi Gras Party on Feb. 22 to support programs for families, veterans, and youth, with a fundraising goal of $100,000. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo's MLK Day celebration includes a freedom rally at Palo Duro Activity Center, speeches, and community participation, with city services adjusted for the holiday. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ In Amarillo, a community rallies to return $50 lost by a boy at a Walmart, showcasing the city's spirit of kindness and honesty. NewsTalk 940 AM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Fire Department swiftly contained a fire in a vacant quadplex on South Madison Street, preventing injuries and limiting damages to $35,000. Amarillo Globe-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Potter County Sheriff's Office warns of a new scam in Amarillo targeting parents by feigning their children's distress to illicit financial aid. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Amarillo Crime Stoppers seeks information on Chasie Dusk Cooper for a probation violation related to an aggravated assault charge, offering a $300 reward for tips leading to her arrest. ABC 7 Amarillo
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ QDOBA is on track to open a new restaurant in Amarillo by early April, taking over a location known for high turnover, with plans to expand further in Texas. 96.9 KISS FM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo, Texas braces for a 100-hour deep freeze with temperatures plummeting below freezing, accompanied by light snowfall and dangerous wind chills, starting Saturday morning. ABC 7 Amarillo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Les Simpson, incumbent Amarillo City Council member for Place 4, announces his re-election campaign, highlighting his focus on public safety, infrastructure, fiscal responsibility, and his contributions to the city's progress. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Applications are now available for individuals interested in running for any of the open seats on both Amarillo and Canyon City Councils, with a filing deadline of February 14. 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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