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Amarillo
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Panhandle People's Pantry is offering free breakfast every weekday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Black Historical Cultural Center—children under 18 can join literacy and team-building activities planned by teacher Marli Shaw, and the program will run until August 13. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ United Way of Amarillo and Canyon’s hotline service 211 is teaming with the City of Amarillo Community Development Department to give 300 free box fans to residents who are 55 or older, have a child under five, or receive disability benefits+ they must show acceptable proof of eligibility. The fan giveaway event will run on July 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the United Way facility on Line Avenue+ any remaining fans can be picked up by calling hotline service 211. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Today, Advo’s Hope Village opened its doors in Amarillo to provide on-the-job training for people with disabilities and help them become self-sufficient (the center will expand its services with a daycare, print shop, gymnasium, and information center, and its official grand opening is set for August 15). NewsChannel 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Crime Stoppers has offered a $1,000 reward for tips leading to the arrest of a man who was seen pleasuring himself while riding his bicycle in the Fox Ridge neighborhood off SW 58th Ave—Georgia Street. ABC 7 Amarillo
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Panhandle Plains Historical Museum will host Movie on the Lawn on Friday, July 18 from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs for a screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, with free movie, select concessions, and a museum store pop-up featuring merchandise + treats. NewsChannel 10
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes will drive up the cost of tomato-based foods such as salsa and sandwiches in Texas starting August 1. The measure may support U.S. tomato growers & could increase grocery bills for local consumers. NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of kids in the Texas panhandle may start school without proper supplies because many families are struggling financially; a school supply drive runs from July 28 to Aug. 8 at drop-off locations including ABC 7 studio — four Roasters Coffee stores — and several FirstBank Southwest branches. Teachers for Teachers will then distribute the supplies to school districts in Amarillo, Bushland, Canyon, River Road, and nearby towns. ABC 7 Amarillo
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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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