Good Day
Amarillo
Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo will host a free outdoor movie screening at Sam Houston Park on July 18 when Grease starts at dark — families should bring blankets or lawn chairs and get free popcorn — making it a family-friendly evening event. 96.9 KISS FM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old teen named Kevin Alexander Hunt was arrested for possessing explosive components and booked at Randall County Jail just before 9:30 p.m. Friday (authorities have not disclosed further details) and he will remain in custody on a federal detainer with a $1.5 million bond. NewsChannel 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Panhandle Heritage Foundation will present Shakespeare in the Canyon’s production of The Taming of the Shrew at the Palo Duro Canyon Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. on July 14 and July 21. Set in the 1960s, the play features a talented cast with tickets at $25—supported by a grant from the Amarillo Area Foundation. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Inmates at the William P. Clements Unit in Amarillo work in a shoe factory that makes footwear and blankets for Texas prisons — most shoes worn by inmates across the state are produced there. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Parking under an overpass during hailstorms violates Texas law—drivers can face fines of $50 to $200 and risk blocking traffic while their vehicles may be exposed to debris and flooding. NewsTalk 940 AM
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Realtor.com showed that in April, homes in Potter County sold at a median price of $154,787, up 5.5% from March's $146,772—while single-family homes saw a small decrease and condominiums and townhomes jumped to a median of $248,750. The report also noted a decline in the number of recorded home sales compared to April last year. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ On SW 34th, old small shops have been removed and the building is being remodeled into one large space. Construction crews work near Hobby Lobby and Walgreens—rumors about the new use continue to spread. 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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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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