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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of local Boy Scouts will go door-to-door in Amarillo on Saturday to collect food donations for the High Plains Food Bank during the annual Scouting for Food drive. Troops will inform residents where to leave items such as peanut butter, pasta and canned meals—supporting local families in need. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo candidates met Thursday night in a forum to share their ideas for local positions, with more than 200 residents in attendance and two candidates—mayoral candidate Luke Marek and city council candidate Wendy Flores—not present. Debates will be held on April 1 at the First Family Auditorium on Bell to help residents choose who to vote for on May 3. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Today, The Studio in Amarillo is hosting a $50 tattoo event to help Tascosa Drive In which suffered strong wind damage and now needs support—community members can get ink while the new owners, the Dewitz, work to rebuild their business—and the fundraiser aims to aid the drive in during this tough time. 96.9 KISS FM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Police Department said a truck crashed into the front door of the TA Travel Center on Thursday morning—one person was injured and taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. NewsChannel 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Amarillo parks—John Ward Memorial Park and Memorial Park on Washington Street—were vandalized recently when red spray paint defaced a new fishing dock and graffiti damaged a gazebo between March 8 and March 10 causing nearly $2000 in damage before cleanup, and police are seeking tips as the Parks and Recreation Department continues to combat recurring vandalism. Amarillo Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent study shows that chain restaurant prices have increased 42% since 2020 because supply problems, higher operating costs, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine drove costs up. Local places like Waffle House, IHOP and Texas Roadhouse have seen the biggest jumps — with some prices rising nearly 100%. 96.9 KISS FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo College's East Campus hosted its Women in Industry event on Wednesday to showcase opportunities for women in trades like welding, machining and construction. Local professionals including Aurora Whitmarsh from Pantex — who rose quickly from a high school interest to a senior role — and alumni Vania Esparza and Kristen Sisneros shared their career journeys and encouraged young women to pursue these paths. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Pantex and West Texas A&M unveiled the Palo Duro Research Facility at the WT campus in Canyon on Tuesday. The 7,500-square-foot lab — renovated from a hospital — will drive unclassified research in nuclear security and STEM while training local students. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ After a Canyon ISD board meeting on Monday, superintendent Darryl Flusche said proposed Texas voucher bills—and teacher incentive plans—may shift funds from public schools that already face low budgets and teacher shortages. He said unfunded school security mandates force the district to arm staff and call for balanced support for both safety and education. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Region 16 Education Service Center, Duos Edge AI and FiberLight opened a $38 million high-tech Edge Data Center Tuesday that now connects 52 schools with faster internet speeds—boosting digital learning and helping businesses access reliable, low-latency service. The new facility features efficient cooling and backup power systems to support ongoing growth in technology and economic opportunities. Amarillo Globe-News
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Virtual Senior Living Awards Tour
9 AM - 7 PM | The Moore at Park Central | Free entry | Explore and celebrate top-rated senior living communities and their exceptional services.
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Dallas Safari Club Texas Panhandle Chapter Fundraising Banquet
8 PM – 12 AM — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of fundraising with a focus on wildlife conservation and education.
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West Texas Ranch Rodeo
12 AM-11 PM — Amarillo National Center — Admission varies — Experience the thrill of ranching skills with bronc riding, cattle sorting, and branding competitions.
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Bar Z Wine Run 5k
7:30-11:30 a.m. — Bar Z Winery — Registration fee required — Experience a picturesque run paired with the enjoyment of fine wine at Bar Z Winery.
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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $58 — Experience a lively performance featuring the spirit and culture of Ireland.
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