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Amarillo
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare has partnered with Petco Love Lost to launch an artificial intelligence database—using facial recognition to help reunite lost pets with their families. Pet owners can create profiles before their pets go missing and the shelter displays lost pet reports on a map—already reuniting two pets. ABC 7 Amarillo
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 11th, 2025, a black car hit the Historic Route 66 monument in Amarillo at 10:45 p.m.—Daniel Ridgway was charged with DWI as crews removed brick pieces to check for salvageable parts. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ An 18-year-old from Canyon was arrested on July 2 under an emergency mental health warrant after a multi-agency investigation stopped an alleged July 4 attack that would have used explosives and firearms—law enforcement seized materials for explosives, multiple guns, and hundreds of rounds from his home. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several Amarillo Regional Crime Center members traveled to Central Texas Monday to support search and recovery missions after flooding left over 100 people missing over the 4th of July weekend. The team will use drones with infrared plus support first responders as the mission continues for multiple days. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ The Amarillo VA Health Care System will host a Veterans Town Hall on Thursday, July 17 at Amarillo College West Campus Lecture Hall. Veterans and their families can meet VA leaders as resource tables and refreshments begin at 5:30 p.m.—the town hall runs from 6 to 7 p.m. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ City Manager Grayson Path confirmed on Tuesday that Alex Fairly resigned as chair and member of the AEDC board after saying he did not enjoy serving on boards. Councilmember David Prescott said the resignation is right for the city—citing issues with political appointments—and noted no timeline has been set for replacing him. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ The Canyon Economic Development Corporation will meet Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Conference Room at 1605 4th Avenue to review May and June financials, accept public comments, and update on the Stand Up Rural American Summit, operational issues, city projects, and the proposed Budget for 2025-2026—followed by an Executive Session with legal counsel on real property matters. KGNC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo doctor Dr. Rachel Anderson from Texas Tech Physicians warns parents that homemade sunscreen and insect repellent may cause irritation and allergic reactions—especially for babies with highly absorbent skin. She recommends using tested commercial products like mineral-based sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and DEET to protect children from sunburn and other skin risks. NewsChannel 10
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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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