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Amarillo
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo’s QuikTrip has updated its drink area by putting in new touchscreen fountain machines — this gives shoppers more ways to pick flavored soda. The changes come after a coffee area upgrade that now offers 12 choices for cold brew. NewsTalk 940 AM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Aaron Wayne Walling, also known as the Bikini Bandit, was indicted by a Potter County grand jury for assaulting a public servant, evading arrest, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle — not including the driving while intoxicated charge — after his June 15 crime spree that involved a high-speed chase, crashing through barriers and breaking into a home. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo Police responded Thursday to a string of thefts, auto burglaries, and a hit-and-run across several blocks while arresting a suspect for public intoxication, another for DWI, and a third for domestic assault—further incidents involved damage at an apartment and store thefts. KGNC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, TxDOT offices are closed for Labor Day. Starting tomorrow, the right lane on southbound US 87 will close for mill and fill operations, the US 87 exit ramp is closed Wednesday, and on Thursday, the eastbound right lane on State Loop 335 will close, with daily lane restrictions on the I-40 frontage road and SH 15 — drivers should plan extra travel time — for smooth work. ABC 7 Amarillo
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local Dalhart football players and Sunray volunteers have worked to repair the football stadium that was severely damaged in August by a wind storm—destroying bleachers, lights, and other parts of the facility. The repairs will be completed before the homecoming game on October 10 so fans can safely watch the event while bringing their own chairs until the work is finished. NewsChannel 10
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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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