Good Day
Amarillo
Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The United Way of Amarillo and Canyon celebrated its century of service with a kickoff event for its 2024 campaign, emphasizing community impact and future goals. NewsChannel 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Museum of Art will host an opening reception for 'Shades of Compassion,' an exhibition of 50 photographs by 41 international photographers aimed at promoting compassion, with free admission for members and a $15 fee for non-members. NewsChannel 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo experienced its longest ever streak of triple-digit temperatures, lasting 10 consecutive days from August 16th to 25th. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ A fish resembling a piranha but actually a harmless, vegetarian Pacu was caught at Lake Meredith in Texas, highlighting issues of invasive species and exotic pet abandonment. NewsTalk 940 AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Robert 'Bobby' Lee, Big Texan Steak Ranch co-owner, to the Texas Commission on the Arts. ABC 7 Amarillo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Coffee Memorial Blood Center in Amarillo is hosting a 'Beef Up the Blood Supply' drive to stock up for Labor Day, offering donors rewards including hot dogs, t-shirts, cake, and a chance to win a $250 gift card. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo is set to gain a mental health hospital with 75 beds and educational partnerships to boost healthcare, after Texas leaders finalize a land deal and secure $159 million in funding. NewsChannel 10
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo celebrates the arrival of fall with cooler temperatures and a variety of events including football games and pumpkin picking, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ A guide to 10 Amarillo restaurants where the appetizers alone make a visit worthwhile, highlighting unique offerings from each. NewsTalk 940 AM
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Toddler Play Day at Warford Activity Center
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Parent and Tot Swim Lessons - Session 7
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Private Swim Lessons for Kids - Session 7
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In-Person Networking Gathering at Bivins Village
Experience an opportunity to connect with new friends and colleagues while enjoying food provided by Edna Zack at this local networking event.
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Amarillo Symphony: Pictures at an Exhibition with Digital Art
Experience a mesmerizing blend of classical music and digital art featuring Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, alongside works by Adam Schoenberg and Kevin Puts, performed by the Amarillo Symphony.
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Tri-State RHAA Competition - September 2024
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Toddler Play Day at Charles E. Warford Activity Center
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Worship Team Auditions at Messiah's House Church
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Classic Story Time for Kids
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Live Dead and Brothers Concert
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