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Amarillo
Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ European Wax Center will open a new salon at 3240 S Soncy Rd, Suite 600—near Starbucks—with renovations starting in July and ending in October as the salon opens in November at a $250,000 investment. 96.9 KISS FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Little Theatre launched its 98th season today with the ALT Academy’s production of Something Rotten and will present shows—Frozen, Jersey Boys, Misery, Ragtime, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Cottage and Silent Sky—with student performances and volunteer roles available via season ticket packages. The season, which was planned following community input and board discussions, promises to offer a wide mix of Broadway hits and local debuts for all ages. Amarillo Globe-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An unauthorized discharge of nearly 1 million gallons of untreated wastewater was released from Lift Station 40 at 7100 Cliffside on Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. and fully contained by 10:15 p.m.—tests are underway for contamination in a nearby ponded area of West Amarillo Creek as remediation work has been completed. KGNC
- ➤ On Wednesday, July 9, officials contained an unauthorized discharge of about one million gallons of untreated wastewater from Lift Station 40 at 7100 Cliffside after a break in the force main caused overflow from the manhole — tests for contamination are underway as remediation work is complete. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT said its installation of rectangular flashing beacons at the intersection of Arden Road and South Loop 335 near West Plains High School comes weeks after a near-fatal accident involving a student crossing the road, and drivers must stop for the flashing yellow lights. The beacons will be operating by mid-August—TxDOT is also studying if a traffic signal is needed at the intersection. KGNC
- ➤ After a year-long closure, the Crockett Street underpass reopened, restoring travel between the Bivins and Wolflin neighborhoods—drivers now must follow newly reinstated stop signs to navigate the changed traffic flow. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Construction for the Municipal Court parking lot started near the court's main entrance, and parking in that area is closed while access is maintained through the police. The project will remove three oak trees—replacing them with 10 new trees—and is expected to finish by January 2026. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Councilman Les Simpson said confidential discussions—held in a closed-door meeting—about the Amarillo Zoo were leaked, and he stressed that no sale decision has been made. A city spokesperson said any proposal to sell the zoo must be discussed publicly at a future council meeting. ABC 7 Amarillo
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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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Back to School Drive
We're hosting a Back to School Drive to collect school supplies for the children we serve at Faith City Mission. You are welcome to drop off donations at 600 N. Tyler, or support online by purchasing from our DollarDays Wishlist URL: dollardays.com/faithcitymissions/wishlist.html
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