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Amarillo
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 23, a winter storm dropped 3.7 inches of snow over Amarillo and residents enjoyed sledding, snapped photos, and shopped for winter essentials (capturing a lively local moment) as shops closed in advance. Social media is abuzz with shared winter fun from this rare event. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Amarillo’s Opportunity School is offering Valentine’s cookie boxes for $25 to support local children and families. Orders must be placed by midnight (Feb. 6) with deliveries scheduled for Feb. 13 in Amarillo and Canyon. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Families planning birthday parties can book Tiny Hooves Rescue and Petting Zoo (a nonprofit) to bring rescued goats and pigs directly to their event and help fund animal care. The mobile service available in Amarillo offers a unique experience for kids seeking a memorable celebration. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Construction is underway on the new Street Day Center — replacing the Guyon Saunders Resource Center — which will offer showers, laundry, dining, and classrooms along with a city development office to assist the homeless; the facility, named for Joe and Laura Street, is expected to complete this fall. ABC 7 Amarillo
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Golden Waffle Company will expand its Hillside Road location in 2026 by adding more seating and a larger coffee bar — improvements designed to ease crowding during peak weekend hours while keeping traffic flowing smoothly. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ RaceTrac is set to build a new 8,702 sqft store at 1805 Lakeside Dr in Amarillo in June with work finishing by October — an investment of $1.5 million that adds to local convenience store options. NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Families can enjoy a clean 90-minute magic show with illusions and comedy when Amarillo’s Magic Co. hosts its Sunday Funday Matinee on February 15th (5208 S Western), offering a fun event for both kids and adults. NewsTalk 940 AM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Workforce Solutions is hosting a job fair today at Amarillo Civic Center from 1-5 p.m. to assist Tyson workers after 1,761 employees were laid off last week because the plant shifted to one production shift amid low cattle numbers. ABC 7 Amarillo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Following a federal ruling last week, West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler said he is working with campus leaders to define limited public forum spaces and set guidelines for group events after denying a drag-show fundraiser proposal; his team will follow the university's mission as a guide. Amarillo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo city officials rescheduled the 2026 Point-in-Time Count evaluating homelessness to Friday, Jan. 30 after winter weather delayed the event. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Texas state health officials proposed a steep increase in licensing fees for THC retailers that could raise costs by up to 13,000% + small business owners worry the new fees may force some shops to close due to higher operating expenses. ABC 7 Amarillo
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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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