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Monday, June 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A head-on crash on Saturday night around 10:03 p.m. on FM 1151 about four miles southeast of Amarillo killed 74-year-old Julio Guerra, who was not wearing a seatbelt, and injured 25-year-old Ezequiel Villarreal, who was taken to BSA Hospital—officials said conditions were clear and dry. Amarillo Globe-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Buc-ee's Amarillo now stocks summer essentials such as swimwear and outdoor gear at its Airport Boulevard location - the store offers a full range of seasonal items for outdoor fun. NewsTalk 940 AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 14, around 200+ protesters gathered for the national 'No Kings' demonstration at Coulter Street and 45th Avenue near John Stiff Park while about a dozen+ countered the event. Amarillo police ensured the protest remained peaceful and kept traffic flowing. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Texas Senate Bill 17 would block foreign buyers deemed security risks from purchasing land, and the bill passed the House with amendments; it will return to the Senate before moving to Governor Abbott for his signature—if approved, the new law will secure Texas property against non-citizen purchases. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ TxDOT Amarillo said the left turn lane on westbound US 60 at State Loop 335 is closed today for routine maintenance—drivers can use a detour to southbound SL 335. Crews will also cause delays on RM 2381 and FM 1719, close parts of the I-40 frontage road, and set overnight detours on the Bell Street bridge as they work on asphalt and high-mast lighting throughout the week. ABC 7 Amarillo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Camp Alphie will host a summer camp for children fighting cancer from July 13th to 18th at Ceta Canyon—volunteers are needed as camp counselors to offer essential support. NewsTalk 940 AM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local reviewers in Amarillo have ranked the top five seafood restaurants based on Yelp ratings—Scott's Oyster Bar, Drunken Oyster, FatCat Fish & Grill, Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar and Crackin' Crab. Each venue offers its own style and flavor from casual bites to lively Cajun dishes. NewsTalk 940 AM
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