Friday, February 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family Support Services aims to raise $100,000 through its 15th annual Mardi Gras Party for organizational needs and building repairs. Amarillo Tribune
- ➤ Amarillo Police Officer Samuel Garcia was honored as Officer of the Year by Amarillo Rotary South for his exceptional service, including life-saving actions and his involvement in critical incidents. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo seeks resident feedback on the SS4A Plan to enhance transportation safety with the aim of reducing severe crashes by 35% by 2035. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Tickets for Hope Fest 2025, a fundraiser benefiting Sharing Hope Ministry, are available for purchase, featuring a catered meal and program presentation. NewsChannel 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two students from the Amarillo area, Jason Vo from Amarillo High School and Case Moorhouse from Ascension Academy, have been named 2025 National Merit Scholarship Finalists, with Vo competing for part of nearly $26 million in scholarships. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo received accreditation for a new general surgery residency program set to begin in 2026, targeting recruits for 2025 to train surgeons with a focus on rural and underserved populations. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ High school and college students from the Texas Panhandle compete in the annual Pantex Innovation Challenge at Amarillo College, presenting solutions to complex problems for a chance to win prize money. ABC 7 Amarillo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Tribune commits to providing thorough, unbiased coverage of the upcoming May 3 area joint election to ensure voters are well-informed. Amarillo Tribune
SHOP NEWS
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