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Amarillo
Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bridging the Gaps gifted a fully furnished apartment to Marcus Ogans, a man working with Grow Amarillo to regain stability, with help from Amarillo Furniture Exchange and Belmont Apartments — the nonprofit plans to help more people find safe housing. The apartment came with a stocked kitchen, clean bedding, and personal touches to support his journey out of homelessness. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Residence Inn and Springhill Suites hotel is planned near the airport and Buc-ee’s on Amarillo’s east side to meet growing visitor demand; construction will start in July with completion set for November. The $14.5 million, four-story project will add new lodging options while supporting the area’s expanding retail and restaurant scene — an indicator of the east side’s rising profile. 96.9 KISS FM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Police Department’s Cold Case Unit is investigating new leads in the 2012 shooting at Legends — a case in which Tevin Manning died and two others were injured on July 17 near the front of the club. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Amarillo police are seeking new leads in the 22-year-old disappearance of Bethany Lynn Bristow (Bull), who was reported missing on June 7, 2003, from the 2200 block of S Milam when her family noted her mail was uncollected and her purse empty. ABC 7 Amarillo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three local graduates—Kason Koenig, Ansley Tiffin-Fernandes, and Blake Graham—were selected for Class XV of the McKnight Scholars Leadership Program at Oklahoma State University and will each receive an $85,000 scholarship package that includes a tuition waiver, a $5,000 cash award per year for four years, and a short-term study abroad program. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Texas Tech University's School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo will hold two camps for kids to learn what veterinarians do. The camp for ages 8-10 starts on July 29 and the camp for ages 13-18 starts on July 30—both run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., require check-in at 8:30 a.m., cost $95, and need registration by July 16. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ The Don Harrington Discovery Center will host its Summer Speaker Series on Sunday, July 7, from 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at its auditorium to highlight women in science careers and support the Girls Who Science program—featuring presentations by Heather Lancour, Vishakha Kulkarni, and Eva Suenkel along with a special science activity for club members. NewsChannel 10
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sonia Medina’s daughter, an aspiring softball player for West Texas Lightning, lost her ball while practicing in her yard— a kind neighbor returned it and later left a package with a t-shirt that read 'The Off Season. That's Where Champions Are Made' to remind her that hard work pays off. NewsTalk 940 AM
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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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Autocross #3
9 p.m. — Westgate Mall — $35 for SCCA Members, $45 for Non-members — Experience the thrill of night autocross racing under city lights with setup opportunities for faster runs.
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