Good Day
Amarillo
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eastside El Barrio is hosting a back-to-school event at Alamo Park this Sunday (Barrio Bash and Horseshoe Tournament starting at 1 p.m.) that offers free backpacks, haircuts, food, and live music (all available to students). NewsChannel 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Department of Public Safety said the southbound lanes of I-27 between McCormick and FM 2219 reopened after a crash in which a Randall County deputy stopped to pick up debris—then his patrol car was hit by another vehicle, with no injuries reported. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Long John Silver's reopened in Amarillo on August 1 and fans lined the streets to welcome its return as they waited for fried seafood. The grand opening saw lines lasting over three hours + several fryers temporarily went down before being quickly fixed. NewsTalk 940 AM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Potter County grand jury indicted 35-year-old Brett Hudson on Wednesday for meth possession while he is accused of intoxicated manslaughter for a May 18 vehicle accident that killed 34-year-old Brandon Waugh — he has not yet been indicted for the manslaughter charge. NewsChannel 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers have started preparing classrooms in Amarillo as families adopt back-to-school tips—such as reestablishing routines and planning school supply shopping—to ease first-day stress. Parents are encouraged to attend meet-the-teacher events to help children feel more ready when school begins. NewsTalk 940 AM
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Two new banks are building branches in southwest Amarillo in 2026. Chase Bank will build a branch at Loop 335 and Coulter that opens in October 2026 — Texas Tech Credit Union will construct a branch off Lexington Square on Soncy with work starting in October and finishing by June. NewsTalk 940 AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo City Council met Tuesday through Thursday to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget, which totals about $569.6 million and sets a tax rate of $0.43070 per $100 valuation that could raise property tax bills by roughly $11. City staff outlined plans to add 44 new full-time positions, increase fees for waste, water and sewage, and fund capital projects — with final details to be adjusted based on further council feedback before a September vote. Amarillo Tribune
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Clifton Builders will launch Clifton Ridge in Canyon, a boutique community featuring smaller homes starting at 1,000 sq ft for first-time buyers and downsizers—these homes are priced under $200,000 and the first phase begins in two months. NewsTalk 940 AM
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Autocross Event #4
8:30 a.m. — Westgate Mall — $35 for SCCA Members, $45 for Non-Members — Test your driving skills with a thrilling autocross competition.
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Wibby Wednesday Featuring Ghosts of Gray County
7-9 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy gritty vocals and ripping guitar while sipping on cold drinks at this lively duo performance.
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