Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An Amarillo delivery driver followed a customer's unusual instruction to send a text upon drop-off—earning an extra five-dollar tip added to his initial five-dollar tip. NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo schools are closed on October 10 and October 13, so parents need a backup plan for childcare. The Discovery Center will host a Spooktacular Day Camp with half or full-day care and STEAM lessons for children ages 4-11. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Parents in Amarillo who struggle with four day school weeks now have a new option at the Discovery Center as Discovery Fridays begins. The center offers half day or full day TEKS aligned programs every Friday—giving families flexible care while parents work. NewsTalk 940 AM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo locals and visitors ranked their favorite cafés based on Yelp reviews from February—top picks include local spots like Roaster’s, Yellow City Grind and 806 Coffee Lounge that offer cozy spaces for coffee or tea. The rankings show a mix of small independent cafés and larger chains. 96.9 KISS FM
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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