Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
Good morning, Amarillo.
Dr. Wolf retires after 53 years at Canyon Road Animal Hospital — Amarillo pet owners will celebrate her legacy with a sendoff on July 19.
Amarillo police conducted an operation on July 10 at high accident hotspots including Thompson and John Stiff parks—resulting in 49 traffic contacts, 27 citations, two arrests and six warrants served as part of efforts to reduce deadly racing and reckless driving incidents.
Amarillo’s Cadillac Ranch is a famous roadside attraction with spray‐painted, half‐buried cars that draw crowds of tourists and locals.
The site was ranked seventh among Texas’s busiest attractions — a sign of its lasting appeal along Route 66.
Amarillo favorites like Golden Light (opened in 1946), The Big Texan, Pizza Planet, La Fiesta Grande, Calico County, Dyer’s BBQ and Malcolm’s have continued serving signature burgers, Tex‑Mex and BBQ—reminding locals of the long-standing traditions in our dining scene.
Their continued success supports a community that values both history and quality in a changing food market.
Starting this fall, Amarillo College will offer new fire protection technology courses with eight-week online classes to help working firefighters earn an associate degree; students who have completed fire academy or basic EMT courses can finish the remaining coursework online and may pay no tuition. Fall classes begin on Aug 25 and Oct 27 — advising and enrollment are available at the First Responders Academy on Plains Blvd.
The Amarillo Gun Club is hosting the Southwestern Zone Championship with over 50 shooters from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and five other states competing in a trap shooting event that will continue through the weekend—participants aim to earn a spot at the Grand American in August.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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