Good Day
Amarillo
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo law enforcement is coordinating with multiple agencies to secure the 102nd Tri-State Fair and Rodeo at the Potter County Fairgrounds for nine days of food, fun, and community events. Security measures include radar detection devices and managing crowd sizes—authorities will further boost safety on Sept. 20 with a military salute, free admission for active military and veterans—ensuring a secure fair experience. ABC 7 Amarillo
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at 4014 South Washington Street Saturday evening at 9:27 p.m.—firefighters declared a Mayday after heavy smoke and high heat in the vacant convenience store disoriented three crew members—and a Rapid Intervention Team rescued them while crews battled a partial roof collapse that led to estimated property and content losses of $108,180 and $20,000. KGNC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Toot'n Totum drive-thru convenience store opened in North Amarillo at 734 N. Taylor following a grand ribbon-cutting on August 28—marking the chain’s 75th anniversary. The store now serves local workers and travelers along North Taylor. NewsTalk 940 AM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On September 1, just after 4 p.m., a masked suspect robbed a convenience store in the 2500 block of SW 6th at gunpoint by passing a note to the clerk and taking money while no one was hurt—Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for tips and offering up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ 22-year-old Genaro Israel Rocha III was arrested Sunday in Amarillo and charged with four counts of felony sex offenses and a misdemeanor for purchasing or furnishing alcohol to a minor—he also faces a DUI case from July. KGNC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering received a $5 million anonymous challenge gift on Tuesday that pushed its One West campaign above $175 million — the donation will support research and academic programs. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cenikor announced Tuesday that it will end detox, residential, and recovery housing services at its Amarillo location on Sept. 30 due to a loss in state HHSC funding—outpatient and medication assisted treatment will continue at its 803 S Rusk St. site. Amarillo Globe-News
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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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Zach Williams with We The Kingdom Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Ticket info available — Experience an uplifting evening of music with Zach Williams and We The Kingdom.
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OpenShift Fundamentals Training
Mon, Oct 6 – Wed, Oct 8 — Amarillo College — Cost information not provided — Enhance your software development skills with this Linux-focused training class.
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Amarillo International Film Festival
6-9 p.m. — Arts in the Sunset — Check website for ticket info — Celebrate global cinema with independent films, director panels, and industry insights.
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