Good Day
Amarillo
Monday, July 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 18, Amarillo will host a free outdoor screening of Grease at Sam Houston Park — families can bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy free popcorn as the film begins at dark. NewsTalk 940 AM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Potter County Deputies arrested 10 people including 29-year-old Tyrone Wayne Terrell for driving while intoxicated near the 1700 block of Northeast 16 and 25-year-old Silvia Fabian for abandoning a child—others were charged with aggravated assault, criminal trespass, non-support, fugitive status, controlled substance possession, reckless behavior and resisting arrest. KGNC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Clara Sneed’s new book Because This is Texas tells the true story of the Sneed-Boyce feud that once sparked fierce conflict around Amarillo—she researched the tale over 30 years using old files—and it has reached No. 1 ranking on charts in Canada and Australia. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo drivers still enjoy the quirky street signs (installed in the 1990s) by Stanley Marsh that display unusual sayings along busy roads. Although many have been removed or painted over, several remain (preserving a unique piece of local art) to surprise motorists today. NewsTalk 940 AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT Amarillo released its 'Know Before You Go' update for the week starting today—detailing ramp closures and lane work on I-27, I-40, SL 335, SH 15, and SH 136 that will affect drivers from today through later this week. The update notes the southbound I-27 ramp at Rockwell Road is closed through the end of July while overnight pavement work on Tuesday and Wednesday and a high-mast lighting project on Thursday will require drivers to take alternate routes. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Potter County Commissioners meet today at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Courtroom at 350 Southeast 6th, Suite 2141 to review the agenda including the County ARPA Committee report, a lease with DUOS Edge for an AI Data Center and several county projects. They will also discuss the Santa Fe Building Fiber upgrade, the Jim Line Road Project, a Tax Assessor-Collector report, an inmate housing contract with Lubbock County + updates on employment and the Detention Center. KGNC
- ➤ Former councilmember Tom Scherlen now attends City Council meetings from the audience after losing his Place 3 seat in June and reflects on a term marked by reform and a strong commitment to listening to residents—he said serving the people is a full-time duty and plans to stay politically active by April. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Texas passed Senate Bill 666 in March which bans the sale of nitrous oxide to anyone under 21 and requires retailers to post warning signs in both English and Spanish. The law addresses nitrous oxide abuse for recreational use and will go into effect on September 1. NewsTalk 940 AM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo residents may ease summer allergies by keeping windows closed, cleaning thoroughly after outdoors, and using AC filters and local honey—Texas ranks third in the nation for outdoor allergy issues. 96.9 KISS FM
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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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