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Amarillo
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday evening at Texas Roadhouse, officers from Amarillo and Canyon police departments partnered with Special Olympics athletes at the 17th annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser—raising $4,943 to help support the athletes' training and competition goals. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ The Panhandle Kids Count Lions Club will host a free sensory-friendly pool night on August 2 at the High Plains Retreat Center in Canyon for families with children and young adults with disabilities; dinner will be provided. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Kids Inc. announced that the Paul F. and Virginia J. Engler Foundation donated $2 million to support a new multi-purpose sports complex at Rockrose Sports Park — a section will be named in their honor and groundbreaking could happen by October. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Amarillo SPCA needs foster parents and donations as the shelter remains full because of a busy baby season and a funding shortage—local staff say expensive veterinary bills and repeated returns of adopted animals highlight the urgent need for help. ABC 7 Amarillo
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sticky Chikky is set to expand with a new location off 34th and Osage after a year of local support. Business owner Jordan Snider pushed ahead with the plan after a motorcycle accident took his father and injured his mother—there is no set opening date yet. NewsTalk 940 AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The House recently rescinded $1.1 billion for public broadcasting, putting local stations Panhandle PBS and High Plains Public Radio at risk of losing key federal funds. High Plains Public Radio will lose a $222,000 grant that covers 15% of its next budget and Panhandle PBS will see nearly one third of its budget cut by Oct. 1—both are set to reassess spending and seek private donations to sustain local programming. Amarillo Tribune
- ➤ TxDOT warned drivers that road and lane closures will affect key routes throughout this week—Monday the westbound Loop 225 exit was closed for high-mast lighting and today the left two lanes of southbound I-27 at 26th Street are closed for concrete repairs—and repairs on US-87, I-40 frontage roads and SH 15 are expected to finish by August 1. NewsChannel 10
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo high school student Giselle — who loves singing, theater, art and seeks a father figure — said she is looking for an adoptive family to support her dreams and give her a loving home instead of foster care. NewsChannel 10
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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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