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Amarillo
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Market Street director Matt Edwards will retire on Thursday, Feb. 19 (after 26 years serving Amarillo families). He will enjoy more family time and leave behind a cherished legacy at the store. 96.9 KISS FM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Fire Department fought a room-and-contents fire at 8111 S. Soncy Road on Sunday evening (7:09-7:49 p.m.) with firefighters suppressing flames and reporting no injuries while the fire marshal investigates the cause. ABC 7 Amarillo
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Francesca’s store at Westgate Mall is closing permanently per a federal notice (filed the week of Jan. 23) as more shoppers turn to online buying; remaining stores include Dillard’s and JCPenney. NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ John Ford Coley, joining Three Dog Night and Ambrosia, will perform live at the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19. The veteran says the event celebrates classic hits + honors his Texan roots. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ The Big Texan in Amarillo, famed for its 72-oz steak challenge, was the site of the first Man vs. Food episode on Dec. 3. The iconic restaurant has since been featured on multiple TV shows + films. NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Texas A&M University is hosting its spring Career and Internship Expo Thursday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First United Bank Center (over 85 companies will offer jobs and internships to students). NewsChannel 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfires burned across the Texas Panhandle on Tuesday as high winds spread flames near Highway 64 east of Beaver, four miles east of Hartley, and near Hooker — fire crews slowed the blaze by closing parts of affected roads while news outlets seek more details. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Ogallala Life and Ogallala Commons are launching a new rehydration project in Borger at Rock Creek in Johnson Park from Mar. 7-14. The nonprofits, who previously led projects around Amarillo, will use leaky weirs and beaver dam analogs to help recharge the Ogallala Aquifer. Amarillo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traffic on Georgia Street will be temporarily adjusted starting Feb. 19 as crews close the portion from SL 335 to just south of Daytona Ave for concrete paving in a 1.5-mile project designed to increase roadway capacity and drainage+ detour signage is in place until May 31. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Xcel Energy has enacted a Public Safety Power Shutoff for about 14,500 customers across several local counties starting at 9 a.m., with over 400 workers + helicopters set to inspect lines and begin restoration at 5 p.m.; outages may continue into Wednesday. NewsChannel 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Panhandle Breast Health received $30,000 from AstraZeneca to offer up to 300 free mammograms (including travel reimbursements for journeys over 100 miles) for over 100 uninsured residents in 26 Panhandle counties. NewsChannel 10
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Makeup Blowout Sale in Amarillo
10 AM - 5 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown — Free entrance — Enjoy up to 75% off on makeup, skincare, and hair care during this annual sale event.
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Beginner All Gel Class - Amarillo, Texas
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo by IHG — Registration required — Dive into the exciting world of gel nails with hands-on instruction and techniques.
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VOLUME 1 Launch Party
6-9 p.m. — Amarillo Club — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of The Scout Guide and enjoy local bites and DJ entertainment.
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Conjunto Relincho & Los Villalobos Concert
9-11 p.m. — Hacienda Las Flores Event Center — Cost information not provided — Enjoy live performances by Conjunto Relincho and Los Villalobos in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — O.H.M.S. Cafe & Bar — Tickets required — Celebrate an early St. Patrick's Day with games, contests, and plenty of green-themed fun in Amarillo.
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