Good Day
Amarillo
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo’s MLK celebration at Palo Duro High School on Monday, Jan. 19 honored Dr. King’s legacy by passing a torch to youth and leaders. Potter County Commissioner Warren Coble and local figures underscored unity and participation through speeches, music, and student performances (emphasizing the event’s focus on the next generation). Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ The Lived Experience Advocacy Committee convened a community meeting today with the Amarillo Police Department to discuss solutions for homelessness. City leaders and nonprofit representatives stressed the need for more local partnerships + genuine support to improve services. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Families will enjoy a 90-minute magic show with clean comedy and live illusions at Amarillo's Magic Co. (5208 S Western) on Feb. 15 as the monthly Sunday Funday Matinee returns with audience participation for all ages. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Opportunity School is hosting a Valentine’s cookie sale to deliver two dozen thumbprint cookies for $25 (all proceeds help local families) on Feb. 13 when orders must be placed by midnight on Feb. 6. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Whiskers and Biscuits Cat Lounge plans to open as Amarillo's first venue where patrons pay a fee to interact with free roaming adoptable cats and enjoy a free snack and drink. Co-founders Cervantes and Briseno offer a space for education and adoptions (location and sponsor packages pending). Amarillo Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Workforce Solutions Panhandle, partnering with the City of Amarillo, will host a job and resource fair for Tyson employees affected by the layoff on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 1-5 p.m. at the Civic Center — North Exhibit Hall. NewsChannel 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross of the Texas Panhandle Chapter is launching a wildfire mitigation program using grants to install virtual fencing + grazing measures that help protect homes, barns, and properties while experts advise residents to check smoke alarms and clear surrounding debris to reduce wildfire risk year-round. ABC 7 Amarillo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After 1,761 layoffs at Tyson, candidates proposed measures at a press conference near the plant to secure cattle supplies, establish a price floor for farmers, and provide job cross-training including free community college courses. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Mark Nair detailed plans to reduce future job losses. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Judge Kacsmaryk of the U.S. District Court denied Spectrum WT’s request to reverse the ban on an April 17 drag show at Legacy Hall at West Texas A&M University. The judge ruled that even with pre-screening, the event did not qualify as protected expressive conduct + raised minor exposure concerns. Amarillo Tribune
- ➤ Governor Abbott activated state emergency resources to prepare for an Arctic cold front that will bring freezing rain, ice and snow later this week—state teams, including the National Guard and DOT, are set to keep roads safe in areas like Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local shelters are bracing for single-digit cold this weekend by distributing blankets, socks, and tarps (and setting up event tents) to protect residents; they remain at capacity and link with warming centers for extra support. ABC 7 Amarillo
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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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