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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo seniors gathered on Saturday evening at the 55+ Club parking lot at 2404 SW 6th St to support plans to renovate the former Senior Citizens Center into a community hub with donation-sponsored room upgrades. The club’s board is working with local donors and city leaders to fund the nearly $1 million interior renovation and begin construction soon. Amarillo Globe-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Fire Department is responding to a downed power line on Coulter near I-40 and the Boulevard—more details will be provided as the situation develops. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Atmos Energy awarded Amarillo-based Chavez Concrete the Gold Cup of Safe Digging on August 11 for their focus on preventing pipeline damage on National 811 Day—recognizing the company's consistent safe excavation practices. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Long John Silver’s opened on Aug 1 and broke its records with record first day and second day sales—fans waited eagerly for their fish and chicken after six years away. By Aug 10, the drive-up line stretched to Sandie Street—local partners already plan to open more locations in the city. Amarillo Globe-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Juan Antonio Salinas III was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his girlfriend Cecilia Rodriguez, who was shot on February 3rd, 2024—trial evidence showed he had repeatedly abused her and isolated her from family and friends. ABC 7 Amarillo
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ruben visited the Texas Air and Space Museum—located at 10001 American Dr—to learn about the Panhandle’s aviation history, including the museum’s move in 2009 from Tradewind Airport under Haven Arrow’s support; volunteer Ron Fernuik said the museum offers hands-on exhibits and now needs volunteers to help access additional property. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ During Monday morning’s 'Monday with the Mayor' on KGNC’s NewsDay Amarillo, Mayor Cole Stanley discussed a projected 15 million dollar budget shortfall and explained why it occurred—he noted that City Council plans to address the shortfall with upcoming budget adjustments. KGNC
- ➤ The City of Amarillo is asking for public input on the next police chief by offering an online anonymous survey that remains open until Aug. 29+ residents can share their views on the leadership qualities and public safety priorities they want. NewsChannel 10
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo residents take food challenges that test their limits — they line up for massive steak contests, spicy wing challenges, and other eating contests at local restaurants. Competitive eaters join in, and local food lovers add excitement to the city's growing challenge scene. 96.9 KISS FM
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