Good Day
Amarillo
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After serving the area for seven years and 21 events, Just Between Friends— a cherished consignment sale at the Civic Center— has closed, leaving local families to find new ways to save on kids' items. NewsTalk 940 AM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local vending machine business that dispenses collectible toys is on sale in a mall in Amarillo. The low-cost operation has monthly expenses of no more than $825 and recorded nine-month net profits between $23,000 and $35,000, offering roughly $3K extra income monthly. NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents rallied Saturday, Jan. 17 in Canyon to help keep the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum open on the WTAMU campus. The museum — Texas' oldest and largest history collection — faces closure due to safety and funding issues, prompting urgent appeals from community leaders. Amarillo Globe-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lucille and Leo Caifa Jr. Center for Advancement is offering eight-week education and job training courses for women aged 18 and older, teaching computer skills and GED preparation in a secure center (call 806-358-7803 to reserve a spot). The program strengthens workforce skills and supports local families. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ During Fall 2025, Texas Panhandle students earned college degrees and achieved Dean’s and President’s List honors at schools including Amarillo College + South Plains College, marking a successful academic season in the region. Amarillo Globe-News
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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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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Amarillo Little Theatre — $27.60 — Experience a magical evening of music by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons under candlelight.
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Monday Game Group at United Supermarket
7-11 p.m. — United Supermarkets — Free entry — Engage with local board gaming enthusiasts in a friendly atmosphere and learn new games together.
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