Good Day
Amarillo
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo residents use Facebook groups to get local news and community updates—15 groups are recommended to keep up with conversations and events. The groups sometimes attract trolls, so members are advised to stay cautious. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Amarillo’s High Plains Food Bank is urging community members to join Hunger Action Month—families face rising food prices and skipped meals as needs grow. The bank has raised nearly $210,000 of a $250,000 goal—cash donations are preferred to stretch every dollar. Amarillo Globe-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo’s Georgia Street Chick-fil-A will reopen on October 8 with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m.—the restaurant, closed since July for a remodel, is hiring team members. NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo’s oldest cemetery, Llano Cemetery, will host a free tour on Saturday, October 18 from 2 to 5 pm to show its 137-year history—including the burial site of Lillian Morrow and other notable locals—while giving families a chance to explore the 164-acre historic site. 96.9 KISS FM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas Parks and Wildlife has expanded digital license and tagging options so hunters and anglers can now carry permits on their phones using the Texas Hunt and Fish app. The new season includes a shortened teal hunt, increased pintail limits and a new turkey season in Lubbock County—along with extended archery days for mule deer. 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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Cottonwood Faire
10 AM – 6 PM — Thompson Memorial Park — Enjoy a variety of entertainment and food — Experience medieval combat, interact with characters, and relish festival fare at Amarillo's Renaissance faire.
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Neon Slugfest - Calling All Slug Bugs Car Show
Get ready to glow at NEON SLUGFEST: Our 12th Annual Car Show happening Saturday, October 18th at Street Volkswagen! Live music, food trucks, prizes, face painting & more. It's free to register at streetvw.com
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