Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo inaugurated its new $35 million City Hall, housed in the renovated historic Amarillo Hardware Building, doubling the space of the previous facility and emphasizing cost savings and enhanced public access. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ A beloved Amarillo BBQ restaurant, Doug's BBQ, announces its reopening this week under new ownership, continuing a family tradition of BBQ expertise. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ The Amarillo Fire Department is enhancing their training program to better respond to fires caused by solar panels and lithium-ion batteries, acknowledging the unique challenges these fires present. Amarillo Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Crime Stoppers offers a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man who robbed a Toot'n Totum at knifepoint on February 13. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Amarillo Police were busy with multiple incidents on Sunday, including arrests for alleged DUI, drug offenses, and aggravated assault, as well as responding to thefts and a vehicle collision with a house. KGNC
- ➤ Human remains were discovered in the debris of a previously unsafe warehouse that caught fire on February 9 in Amarillo, Texas, with the cause of the fire still under investigation. ABC 7 Amarillo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo City Council will convene in the new City Hall to discuss routine consent agenda items and proposals for a Tourism Master Plan and renaming Medi-Park to John Ward Memorial Park. KGNC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A mother-daughter retreat at Ceta Canyon offers a memorable bonding experience. 96.9 KISS FM
SHOP NEWS
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