Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Amarillo.
The 17th Annual Crime Stoppers Car Show will be held Saturday, Aug.
30 at the Amarillo Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—general admission is $5, children 10 and under enter free, and first responders do not pay, while vehicle registration is $30 until Friday and $40 on Aug. 23.
The Texas Education Agency released ratings for area school districts showing that Canyon ISD earned a B—improving by two points to an 88 score—and Dalhart ISD received a C rating with its high school earning a B.
Canyon ISD leaders reported steady progress while Dalhart ISD administrators plan to meet with Region 16 in the coming weeks to boost performance.
TxDOT will hold a Safety Day event on Aug.
22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Love’s Travel Center on 9700 E. I-40 where staff will check car seats — visitors can get a free car seat and see a rollover convincer demonstration showing the benefits of seat belts.
Flooding on Tuesday around 4 p.m. at a medical complex on South Soncy Road caused a ruptured two-inch water line beneath the foundation—leading to the temporary closure of Northwest Surgical Center, BSA Family Medical Clinic and Panhandle Ear, Nose & Throat as surgical cases moved to the Main Hospital with no set timeline for reopening.
The inaugural Texas Panhandle Overdose Awareness event will be held this Saturday at Sam Houston Park from 5 to 9 p.m.—organized by the Narcan Lady with live music, food trucks, vendor booths and a memorial service to honor overdose victims.
Local law enforcement will also discuss opioid trends to help the community understand the crisis.
Amarillo will host the Boots vs Badges softball game at Hodgetown on Saturday night to benefit the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle and Coffee Memorial Blood Center—tickets cost $10 and are available at Pak-A-Sak stores and Street Volkswagen.
Autocross Event #4
8:30 a.m. — Westgate Mall — $35 for SCCA Members, $45 for Non-Members — Test your driving skills with a thrilling autocross competition.
Wibby Wednesday Featuring Ghosts of Gray County
7-9 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy gritty vocals and ripping guitar while sipping on cold drinks at this lively duo performance.
Wibby Wednesday featuring El Salto
6-10 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy live music in the beer garden while sipping on local brews.
Tri-State Fair & Rodeo
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Amarillo Tri-State Exposition & Tri-State Fair & Rodeo — Admission varies — A nine-day celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and community traditions since 1923.
Wibby Wednesday with Neon Heartland
7-11 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — Free entry — Neon Heartland brings millennial nostalgia to the Six Car Stage.
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