Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of August.
Good morning, Amarillo.
🚧 Accidents
Emergency crews are battling a 4-acre fire near Tascosa Road and Frying Pan Road (with help from Potter County and Texas A&M teams) while hand work is used because fire trucks cannot access the area, and updated mapping shows the fire is 20% contained.
💼 Business
Malcolm’s Ice Cream & Food Temptations is offering half-price kids’ meals (with a free ice cream scoop) from Aug.
10 to Aug. 31 at its Amarillo location to help families ease back-to-school costs.
Casey's General Stores has agreed to acquire 24 Pak-A-Sak convenience stores in Amarillo & the Texas Panhandle, expanding its local footprint and ending nearly five decades of independent family ownership; no purchase price or closing date has been announced, and employees will continue serving their communities during the transition.
🌲 Environment
On Saturday, two wildfires burned northwest of Amarillo amid an ongoing drought, with the larger Canadian River Fire burning 200 acres (5% contained) and Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch evacuating its campus to a community center in Vega as a precaution.
📰 Lifestyle
Amarillo Parks and Rec will host a Women's Camping Experience at Southeast Park from Aug.
22-23, 4pm-9am (for participants aged 18 and up) for $40 per person (featuring activities like s'mores, yoga, storytelling, and art).
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