Good Day
Amarillo
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo’s popular P3 Pub Crawl will return on Sunday, September 28th at 1:30 p.m. as cyclists will ride a set route from 575 on Civic Circle to local spots such as The Golden Light Cantina and Pondaseta Brewing Co.—tickets will cost $10 with no sponsors or raffles. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Amarillo native Ziggy Hood will rent Hollywood 16 on October 12 to give Palo Duro High School students and up to five family members a free showing of Tron: Ares and free snacks—he uses the event to raise autism awareness. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ The Panhandle Adult Rehabilitation Center will open its new facility next week—expanding capacity from 60 to 178 members and adding more bathrooms, a coffee bar, outdoor space, and a secure area for storage. The center aims to give members a safe place to build relationships, find hope, and receive support. NewsChannel 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Texas Tech student was hit by an alleged intoxicated driver earlier this month while heading to campus after dog-sitting in Amarillo and his car caught fire in Hale County — he is now recovering in a rehab facility after weeks in a burn center with daily family visits supporting him. NewsChannel 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sunray cheerleaders have been invited to perform at Disney World on Thanksgiving Day after four girls earned spots during varsity camp tryouts led by coach Jennifer Goolsby, and the team is raising funds for travel + lodging costs. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Downtown Amarillo will host the Hoodoo Mural Festival on Sept. 27 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.—held at 3701 Plains Blvd. The event will feature live music, mural painting and interactive art installations—marking the finale of Hoodoo Week with local and national talent. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Sandcastle Days transformed Amarillo into a beach paradise as world-class sculptors carved intricate sand art and live music filled Shark Beach — engaging families with contests and local bands during the inaugural festival on September 20th and 21st. Award-winning pieces such as 'Crocodile Rock' highlighted the event's standout moments. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Panhandle PBS will host Savor the Goods: A Night of Friendship and Flavor with Lidia Bastianich on October 22 at 6:15 p.m. in Amarillo — the event will include a seated dinner, program and an exclusive Q&A for VIP ticketholders with recipes inspired by Chef Lidia Bastianich and prepared by local chefs. NewsChannel 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo College held its first-ever presidential investiture on Friday, Sept 19—installing Dr. Jamelle Conner as its 15th president and first woman in the role at the Washington Street Campus. Enhanced security measures were in place and faculty in full regalia participated as the ceremony marked the formal start of her leadership in developing a new strategic plan for workforce development. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo families with children in a four-day school week now have a new option at the Discovery Center — Discovery Fridays offers half- and full-day TEKS-aligned learning programs. Parents can drop off their kids on Fridays to get a flexible day that fits their work schedules. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ West Texas A&M University will host Polish scholar Dr. Eli Kramer from the University of Wroclaw for a lecture on civic responsibility tomorrow at 6 p.m. in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall—admission is free. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its recent meeting, the City of Amarillo approved over $200,000 in matching funds for its Office of Emergency Management as part of a five-year contract worth more than $1.1 million to prepare for potential emergencies at the Pantex plant — the funding will support critical emergency management activities. NewsChannel 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three Amarillo Sod Poodles players — Tommy Troy, LuJames Groover and Mitch Bratt — have been named to the Texas League All-Star team for the 2025 season for their strong performance; Troy led with a .286 average and 12 home runs, Groover topped the league in hits and on-base percentage, and Bratt led in strikeouts. Fans will look forward to the season opener on April 3 when the team hosts the Springfield Cardinals. ABC 7 Amarillo
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