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Amarillo
Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Several roads in Amarillo are in dire need of repair, with issues ranging from potholes to uneven pavement, sparking community concern and discussion. NewsTalk 940 AM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A lawsuit seeks financial penalties from Perryton ISD and ex-athletic director Cole Underwood for alleged sexual misconduct with a minor. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Aaron Manuel Fraire was sentenced to five years in prison and received probation for tampering with evidence after causing a serious car crash while driving drunk in 2020. KGNC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo is gearing up for Oktoberfest with multiple events, including the early start at Wildflower Events on September 21, featuring beer, bratwursts, turkey legs, and live music, among other festivities throughout the city. 96.9 KISS FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's School of Pharmacy celebrated its annual White Coat Ceremony for 28 new students in Amarillo, marking the start of their journey in health care education. Amarillo Globe-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo's Lift Station No. 4 experienced a 200,000-gallon sewage overflow due to mechanical failure from heavy rains, now fully contained and cleaned. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Parents of a 14-year-old boy who died following a seizure at Amarillo High School sue the school district for not administering prescribed seizure medication as outlined in his emergency plan. ABC 7 Amarillo
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A popular Amarillo car wash, Quick Quack, upgrades its old vacuums to state-of-the-art models, enhancing customer satisfaction. 96.9 KISS FM
SHOP NEWS
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