Good Day
Amarillo
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo’s old China Star building is set to become Yanagi Hibachi and is now hiring local staff for its soon-to-open restaurant at 6721 I-40 Frontage Rd. The restaurant is recruiting servers, hosts, line cooks, dishwashers and bartenders—adding new job opportunities in the area. 96.9 KISS FM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo police arrested Adam Moreno for organized retail theft after a search at a Tampa Bay home recovered $80,000 in stolen property — detectives said he had been under investigation for two months. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Potter County District Court convicted Randall Bivins on domestic violence strangulation and kidnapping charges after repeated 911 calls led police to investigate an October 10 incident—he is now serving concurrent 35-year sentences for these offenses. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo police are searching for two missing pre-teens who were last seen today at 5:19 p.m. in the 300 block of South Florida Street — Azalyna Angela Velez, 12 and Bella Gave Gonzales, 11, and they ask anyone with information to call immediately. ABC 7 Amarillo
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Little Theatre will launch its 98th mainstage season with Disney's Frozen, a Broadway musical featuring sweeping sets, dazzling costumes, and a live 11-piece orchestra that will run from Sept. 4 to Sept. 21 at the Allen Shankles Mainstage. Special events include a princess sing-along on Sept. 6 at 1:30 p.m. and a matinee with sign language interpreters on Sept. 13—offering a unique experience for all ages. Amarillo Globe-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo locals and visitors ranked top cafés based on February reviews and the list shows favorites from chain and independent spots — these cozy places offer a spot to enjoy coffee, tea, and light meals. NewsTalk 940 AM
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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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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.
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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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Linux Fundamentals GL120 Training Class
Sep 22-26 — Amarillo College — Cost varies — Dive deep into Linux concepts and gain essential IT skills in a hands-on environment.
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Last Party on the Patio with Velvet Funk
7-9 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — Free entry — Celebrate the end of patio season with Velvet Funk at this lively pub gathering.
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