Good Day
Amarillo
Monday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Parks and Recreation will host a cardboard boat race on July 26 at South East Pool where contestants must build a boat from cardboard and duct tape and race from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM — registration is $10 until July 21. 96.9 KISS FM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were arrested after a fight during a men's league basketball game at Rolling Hills Elementary School on Sunday — an off-duty deputy stopped one man who returned with a gun while another was knocked unconscious and taken to a hospital. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo residents are concerned about a possible military draft following the U.S. bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities, though a draft will occur only if Congress passes new legislation to change the Military Selective Service Act. Male residents aged 18 to 25—already required to register—would be in the draft pool, but experts say the chance of a draft is low. NewsTalk 940 AM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo locals will camp this weekend at nearby Lake Meredith—known for its free first-come, first-served campsites—and Lake McLellan. Lake McLellan offers 60 campsites with low fees from a few dollars to $15—making it a budget-friendly option. NewsTalk 940 AM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CBT Barrel Racing hosted its 13th annual Summer Dash race this past weekend in Amarillo, drawing competitors aged 7 to 70 from 15 states — offering big payouts, giveaways, and awards. Winners qualified for the 2025 CBT Race of Champions — adding to the 21 years of local racing tradition. NewsChannel 10
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Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Amarillo Netplex — Check website for pricing — Enhance your basketball skills with expert coaching in a fun environment for young players.
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West Texas Classic Bodybuilding Championship
9 AM - 11 PM — The Gym @ Contagion Athletics — General Admission $59.75, VIP $117.51 — Witness the largest bodybuilding competition in the Texas panhandle.
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Wibby Wednesday Weekly Party
6-10 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — $4 house beers — Enjoy live music in the beer garden with Ryan Wibby.
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Wibby Wednesday - Weekly Party on the Patio
6-10 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — $4 select house beers — Enjoy live music from Neon Heartland in the festive beer garden atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Try not to become someone of success, but rather try to become someone of value.
~ Albert Einstein
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