Good Day
Amarillo
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Red Cross Giving Day (a tradition since 1943) began yesterday at 8 a.m. and will accept donations until 8 a.m. tomorrow to support wildfire relief aid across the Texas Panhandle. Volunteers help provide shelter, food, and financial support amid ongoing wildfires. ABC 7 Amarillo
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wink Boutique & Gift Shop opened at 2730 Dunivan Circle offering trendy clothing, chic accessories and quick permanent jewelry services with kids receiving 1/2 off. The store hours are Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Casey's General Store opened its first Amarillo location on Friday, Feb. 20 at the former Cefco building on FM 2219 and I-27. The store offers breakfast pizzas with a build-your-own option that quickly delivers a hearty start to the day. 96.9 KISS FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo High business teacher Theresa Miller was named Chick-fil-A National Teacher of the Year during a surprise ceremony on Tuesday at the school. Miller, who led the school's Chick-fil-A Leader Academy for two years, is the first teacher from Texas to earn the honor and her school received a $10,000 check. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Panhandle ISD will host a grand opening for its new CTE Building at 6 p.m. today, serving 11,000 sqft of space for career training including ag and welding classes with a light supper & refreshments provided. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo College and the Texas Panhandle Art Education Association will host the annual Ignite conference at the Washington Street Campus on Friday, Mar. 27, where over 400 high school students will select from more than 30 creative sessions and hear internationally acclaimed muralist Birdcap deliver a keynote at 9 a.m. Amarillo Globe-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new grass fire in Hutchinson County forced the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to close FM 1319 between RM 687 and State Highway 136 starting Tuesday, March 24 at 11:45 a.m. Officials said hot, dry weather is raising wildfire risks statewide. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials at Potter County Tax Office warn Amarillo drivers about a scam text claiming tags are past due and threatening a 65% fee if a link is clicked. Residents should delete any suspicious message + report it as spam. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo Office of Emergency Management is teaming with the 6th (TX) Civil Support Team & local first responders for hazmat and law enforcement drills to boost response capabilities. The training runs through March 27 while officials advise residents to steer clear of marked areas. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ TxDOT says FM 1319 is closed from RM 687 to SH 136 today because a wildfire erupted near Sanford in Hutchinson County. Multiple agencies are responding and drivers are urged to avoid the area. NewsChannel 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ TTUHSC & Texas Tech Physicians announced they have submitted a notice of termination for their UnitedHealthcare contract, which could leave over 30,000 patients in West Texas without in-network coverage if no new agreement is reached by March 31. Patients are urged to follow updates on the negotiations. NewsTalk 940 AM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sod Poodles has announced new Soddies Value Meal Deals (featuring five bundle options) for the upcoming home opener at Hodgetown, with local fans praising the updated food selections. 96.9 KISS FM
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Jesus Journey Challenge
2:50-6:20 p.m. — High Plains Retreat Center — Registration fees apply — Experience a physical journey through the life of Jesus with team-based challenges.
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Treasure & Mineral Show
5-9 p.m. on Friday & 2-?? p.m. on Saturday — Green Tree Village Apartments — Free admission — Discover gems and minerals at this family-friendly event hosted by the Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society.
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2026 Spring Amarillo Job Fair
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Free entry — Connect with 80 to 100 employers and explore a variety of job opportunities face-to-face.
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Yellow City Comic Convention 2026
April 17-19 — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Cost varies — Celebrate fandom with cosplay, artists, panels, and celebrity guests at this community favorite.
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Music Through the Generations
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Arts in the Sunset — Ticketed event — Experience the evolution of chamber music from Beethoven to Brahms.
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