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Saturday, August 10th, 2024

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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Amarillo Citizens Police Academy offers a free, immersive experience into police operations from September 3 to November 12, with an application deadline of August 25.  96.9 KISS FM
  • Donley County receives a $2.3 million grant from the Texas Historical Commission for the restoration of its historic 1890s courthouse, with a total project cost of $4.6 million.  NewsChannel 10
  • The 6th annual Back 2 School Barrio Bash in Amarillo offers free haircuts, food, school supplies, and a horseshoe tournament to support a high school wrestler scholarship.  NewsChannel 10

CRIME NEWS

  • A SWAT standoff in Amarillo, Texas, ended anticlimactically when officers found the house empty.  NewsChannel 10
  • An Amarillo man was sentenced to 25 years for obtaining pornographic images from a 10-year-old girl by posing as a 14-year-old boy.  NewsChannel 10
  • The Amarillo Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety conducted a traffic safety operation focusing on illegal street racing and DWI laws, resulting in numerous citations and arrests.  KGNC

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Canyon ISD arranges 'Meet the Teacher' sessions for elementary and intermediate students on Monday before the school year starts on August 14.  NewsChannel 10

HEALTH NEWS

  • Amigos grocery stores in the Panhandle will offer free health screenings and back-to-school immunizations at health fairs on Saturday.  NewsChannel 10

EVENTS

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  • Toddler Play Day at Warford Activity Center

    Experience a fun-filled day of play for toddlers with engaging toys and activities designed specifically for children aged 5 and under.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • Parent and Tot Swim Lessons - Session 7

    Learn essential water skills with your child in this engaging swim lessons program designed for parents and toddlers aged 3 months to 36 months.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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