Sunday, August 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Fire Department responded within six minutes to a structure fire near Eagle Lane and Hackberry Drive early Saturday that destroyed a trailer home and shed—crews had the blaze under control by 8:15 a.m. and no one was injured. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new shop, *Materialistic Junkies*, opened at 3318 S. Georgia St. in Amarillo to help card collectors, sneaker fans, and other buyers find lower prices. Nick and Ryan Perez hosted an event yesterday at the Amarillo Civic Center’s North Exhibit Hall where over 15 vendors sold collectibles and the first 150 visitors received a free swag bag with a $5 admission fee. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ The Big Texan is facing a shortage of bull testicles needed for its popular calf fries due to a low cattle supply, marking the biggest shortage in 66 years. The restaurant uses 80,000 pounds annually and owner Bobby Lee has asked suppliers to help boost the supply+ which may lead to higher menu prices if the shortage continues. NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An article warns Amarillo parents that sharing first-day-of-school photos with chalkboard signs can reveal details like the child's school and teacher, which may put kids at risk+ experts advise avoiding personal information to keep children safe+. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Tascosa High School in Amarillo will open for classes on August 14 and now features a bold new sign with bright red and black letters—its missing horse statue that cracked during a patio move will be fixed and returned soon. NewsTalk 940 AM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new study gathered TripAdvisor reviews to show that Texas attractions, including Amarillo's Cadillac Ranch, see heavy crowds during summer road trips - many travelers visit these sites when schools are out. The study indicates that visitor numbers spike at popular attractions as families plan their summer trips. NewsTalk 940 AM
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