Good Day
Amarillo
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. NewsChannel 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. NewsChannel 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ 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 Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KGNC
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Baby Bash Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Bliss Venue — Tickets start at $126 — Experience a night of vibrant music with Baby Bash in Amarillo.
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