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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BOOM Adventures invites residents to join its Patriot Day celebration this Friday, September 12 at Piehl Barn in Bushland, where live music, food trucks + fireworks will be offered to raise funds for veterans, active military and first responders. Tickets will cost $30 in advance and $40 at the door, and event gates will open at 4 p.m. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Local nonprofit BOOM Adventures will host a Patriot Day celebration in Bushland on Sept. 12 with live music, food trucks, fireworks, a flyover and national anthem to honor veterans and first responders+Proceeds will support outdoor trips and programs that help healing. Amarillo-born country singer Aaron Watson will headline the event plus perform with Josh Ward and Chad Miller+The Good Fortune. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Coffee Memorial Blood Center invites the community to its Platelets & Pizza event this Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7500 Wallace Blvd—attendees will learn about the life-saving impact of donating platelets, check if they are a match, and enjoy pizza during short presentations. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fermi America, started by former Energy Secretary Rick Perry, filed for an IPO to raise money for its 11GW Amarillo energy and data campus called Project Matador. The company will provide 1GW of AI power by 2026 using natural gas+renewable and nuclear energy. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo will soon get an Adam and Eve store in the former Payless building at 1920 S Western near Tascosa High School—local construction and vehicle sightings have confirmed the new tenant and the store will check IDs to keep minors out. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Amarillo residents shared their top choices for new businesses—ranging from popular dining options to retail centers—that they hope will open soon to keep local dollars circulating as the city grows. 96.9 KISS FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tri-State Fair & Rodeo announced new attractions and daily deals for this year’s event with food favorites, rides, rodeo shows and live music—special discount days are planned in mid-September and vendors will offer local crafts. The fair will feature competitions and fun activities for all ages in the coming weeks. NewsChannel 10
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo College is launching the Badger Bound scholarship that offers free tuition for high school students who earn at least 15 hours of dual credit before graduation + the program covers 45 credit hours, including book fees, to help fill local career gaps. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo will install a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station No. 9 on Sept. 26—this box lets parents safely drop off newborns without facing legal charges. It will be only the second such setup in the Texas panhandle and will alert emergency services once a baby is placed inside. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Governor Abbott signed House Bill 18 and House Bill 3000 at a fall conference in Austin to boost rural healthcare across Texas. He said the new laws will bring more funds to rural hospitals, mental health facilities and ambulance services — ensuring better care in areas like the Panhandle and Uvalde. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ A CRMWA official updated the Amarillo City Council last Tuesday on the water supply by saying Lake Meredith has recovered from the long drought and remains very secure. He added that a new 70-mile pipeline and additional wells will soon be added—boosting water capacity for residents—to help create a drought-proof system. Amarillo Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Angie Duncan lost her son to an overdose seven years ago and now runs Texas Panhandle Overdose Awareness, which has saved 18 lives by giving out free Narcan—she hosted its first event on Saturday, August 23rd at Sam Houston Park with live music and guest speakers. This initiative shows how one local mother brings hope to others struggling with addiction. NewsTalk 940 AM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, The Ruffled Cup in Amarillo launched a fall twist on TikTok’s viral Dubai chocolate by offering a pumpkin cake cupcake with a ring of chocolate buttercream and a scoop of pistachio filling—this limited edition treat will soon sell out. 96.9 KISS FM
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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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