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Amarillo
Wednesday, August 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo, Texas, is set to improve pedestrian safety near Amarillo High School by introducing a new flashing signal and lowering speed limits during peak hours. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Beef O'Brady's in Amarillo, closed last year due to financial issues, is set to reopen soon, igniting local excitement for its return. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Amarillo's Arden Rd & 335 intersection is labeled the most dangerous, prompting action from TXDOT and the City of Amarillo amid broader concerns about the city's perilous traffic junctions. 96.9 KISS FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hoodoo Mural Festival in Amarillo, Texas, marks its fifth year with a grand celebration featuring artists and musicians from across the nation. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Amarillo, Texas will light up Thompson Park Lake with a Water Lantern Festival on August 31, featuring LED-lit lanterns, personal reflections, and a sophisticated cleanup strategy. NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A federal lawsuit claims Amarillo ISD's failure to provide emergency medication for a 14-year-old boy with epilepsy led to his death during a school activity. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo City Council has approved a $6 million contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates to begin preliminary engineering on replacing a nearly 60-year-old failing water treatment plant. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo City Council approved an amendment to the Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance's ballot language, making abortion-inducing drugs unlawful without classifying it as a criminal offense. The Amarillo Pioneer
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Amarillo Symphony: Pictures at an Exhibition with Digital Art
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