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Amarillo
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Emi Schooler, an Amarillo native who benefited from care at Scottish Rite for Children, is hosting the 11th annual Emi’s Color Shoot today at Cactus Flats Gun Club from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to raise funds for the center that helped her and supports more than 1,500 Panhandle kids—featuring clay shooting, live music, dinner, drinks, raffles, and auctions. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ The Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo celebrated Panda Cares Day today with support from Panda Express—providing school supplies, books and a meal to local youth. Club officials said the event also distributed backpacks to help prepare students for the upcoming school year. NewsChannel 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Potter County grand jury indicted Carlos Najera for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon—he is charged with aggravated kidnapping assault with a deadly weapon after Amarillo police said he shot security guard Frank Diaz in the face when he forced his wife Raquel into a pickup on June 29. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ A court dismissed the appeal from Lyle Lavern Youngs III—who pleaded guilty in June to attempted capital murder and possession of a controlled substance—and ended his chance to challenge a 50-year sentence after he tried to kill an officer during an August 4 incident behind an apartment complex in the 3400 block of Janet Drive. ABC 7 Amarillo
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Amarillo reported that a pipeline break caused a 20,000-gallon treated wastewater discharge near Harrington Power Generation + Lakeside Drive and said repairs were underway. Officials confirmed the water was fully treated and disinfected, posing no risk to nearby drinking sources. KGNC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo officials invite the public to share input on the search for the next police chief at City Hall on Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.—the recruiting firm Public Sector Search & Consulting is hosting the meeting and offering an anonymous online survey open until Aug. 29. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Governor Greg Abbott announced a new 10-year transportation plan—set to invest over $146 billion in road improvements. The plan includes projects in the Amarillo District such as a $165 million widening of US 87 to freeway standards and a $69 million upgrade of State Loop 335 for the 2026 Unified Transportation Program. KGNC
- ➤ TxDOT held a safety event yesterday at the Texas Information Center in Amarillo where staff inspected car seats and demonstrated a rollover crash using a child-sized mannequin to show how dangerous it is when restraints are not used properly—TxDOT also warned that DUI-related traffic crashes are expected to continue over Labor Day weekend and urged drivers to choose a safe ride if they plan to drink. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Angie Duncan, known as the Amarillo Narcan Lady, is hosting the first Texas Panhandle Overdose Awareness Day tomorrow from 5 to 9 p.m. at Sam Houston Park—she said the event will feature booths on overdose prevention, free Narcan, live music, food trucks, and a moment of silence to remember those lost. ABC 7 Amarillo
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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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