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Amarillo
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo city officials invite community members to a free Repair Cafe event tomorrow at the Warford Activity Center—attendees can bring one household item for repair and learn hands-on skills from volunteers. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Today, Long John Silver’s in Amarillo is giving free fish and chicken for Talk Like a Pirate Day by offering one free piece when customers talk like a pirate or a free 2-piece basket when they dress like one—providing a fun way to celebrate locally. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Another Chance House hosted its annual luncheon to honor its residents and share stories of hope from homeless men. Resident Wilton Benard thanked the shelter for keeping him off the streets — while operations manager Jana Hamilton stressed the urgent need for more resources as many men remain on the waiting list. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ On Saturday, Sept.20, hundreds of participants will gather at Sam Houston Park for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and carry colored flowers to honor loved ones and raise funds for research. The event will feature a Promise Garden Ceremony at 10 a.m.—where a child lifts a white hope flower to mark the battle against dementia—with activities beginning at 9 a.m. Amarillo Globe-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, industry experts are meeting at the 96th annual PPROA convention at the Embassy Suites in downtown Amarillo to discuss oil and gas challenges and examine how AI can boost natural gas demand—speakers note that rising power needs will drive electricity development. The event will wrap up with a golf outing at Ross Rogers Golf Course today at 9 a.m. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ New laws that took effect on September 1 boosted opportunities for homemade food vendors by tripling the allowed annual sales under cottage food rules — this change enabled vendors like Sheri Brown of Small Town Girl Baking to expand operations and consider a food truck business after she retires from her current job. ABC 7 Amarillo
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WT Theatre will open its fall season with the dark comedy Dead Man’s Cell Phone, staged by students at the Happy State Bank Studio Theatre in Canyon on Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m.—the play explores how cell phones both connect and isolate and will have more performances later in the week. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo’s Big Texan Steak Ranch was built using wood from a former POW camp barracks on the local air force base and is known for its 72 oz steak challenge. It moved to its current location in 1969 and was rebuilt after a 1976 fire destroyed the original building—keeping a piece of local history alive. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ The Hoodoo Mural Festival will move from downtown to Arts in the Sunset at 3701 Plains Blvd. on Sept. 27 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. to offer interactive art activities and live music with national and local acts—organizers say the new venue will let the festival expand and better serve the community. Amarillo Globe-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Texas A&M University celebrated its 115th anniversary on Sept. 17 when students gathered in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center to share a large cake and sign a giant card—this event honored the school’s long history and community ties in the Texas Panhandle. University President Walter Wendler and alumna Evelyn Montoya explained that the celebration marked past achievements while looking ahead to new academic initiatives and regional support. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Veterans Commission awarded about $875,000 on Thursday to local groups for veteran services in the Panhandle region—part of a $1,490,000 grant package given to seven organizations to help veterans with housing, counseling, and other support. The funds aim to provide essential help for veterans in rural and low-income areas. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Sen. Ted Cruz and several lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill on Sept. 18 to name Route 66 a National Historic Trail that will preserve its legacy and support growth in communities like Amarillo—helping secure federal help for local projects. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents are invited to join the monthly Walk with a Doc program at the Amarillo Zoo this Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., a free event that brings local doctors and community members together for a healthy walk at 700 Comanchero Trail (participants meet by the front gate). NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Telemundo Amarillo and Heal the City Free Clinic are partnering to host the Dia de la Salud health fair this Saturday at the Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will offer health screenings, a health panel, and test vouchers & tickets cost $10. NewsChannel 10
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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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