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Amarillo
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Martha's Home—featured on KGNC's NewsDay Amarillo with Sharon Miner—will host its A Night in Paris fundraiser on October 11th to raise funds for its services. KGNC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amanda Kenner, the general manager at the Amarillo McDonald's on I-40 — Western, was named one of the fast food giant’s top-performing managers worldwide after receiving the Ray Kroc Award for excellence in operations, team building and customer service. She has worked at the restaurant for 16 years and is one of only 397 managers to earn the honor. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Best Thai in Canyon avoided closure after its landlord did not renew its lease and secured a new location at 1202 23rd Street. The restaurant will continue serving customers at 210 23rd Street until the new space is ready—allowing fans to keep enjoying their meals. 96.9 KISS FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The President's Own Marine Band will perform at the Amarillo Civic Center on Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. as part of its national tour — tickets are needed for this free show where the band will play traditional and patriotic music. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ The Hoodoo Mural Festival brought local artists, music and food to Amarillo on Sept 27 and drew about 3,000 visitors. The event featured live bands, interactive art and colorful murals—showing the community's creative spirit. Amarillo Globe-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Job Fair will take place on Tuesday, October 7 from 10 am — 2 pm at the Civic Center North Exhibit Hall and over 100 local businesses will offer jobs to job seekers in the area. 96.9 KISS FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers gathered for a two-day CHAMPS conference at Region 16 in Amarillo to learn tools for better classroom management—educators discussed using data tools and consistent techniques to ease the challenges of their early years in teaching. ABC 7 Amarillo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sysavath ‘CC’ Sysombath, P.E., has been named the Dumas Area Engineer for TxDOT Amarillo District, effective today—he will manage construction, maintenance and operations in six northwest counties. He brings over 20 years of local government experience and his expertise is expected to boost roadway safety. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Due to construction on northbound I-27 near McCormick Road, TxDOT has begun a long-term traffic switch as part of a project to widen the highway from four to six lanes and improve drainage—drivers must take the FM 2219/Lair Road exit since the McCormick exit is closed. The work will be completed next spring. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Four district judges in Potter County announced their 2026 re-election bids last week at Reed Beverage. Judges Dee Johnson, Titiana Frausto, Steven Denny, and Ana Estevez will finish their current terms next year — they hope to serve again after the upcoming primary. The Amarillo Pioneer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Consumers in Texas are urged to check their freezers for recalled food on a stick items — including State Fair corn dogs and Jimmy Dean breakfast foods — because pieces of wood might be mixed in; the recall affects over 58 million pounds of products and includes 26 items. NewsTalk 940 AM
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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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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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Autocross Event #5
8:30 a.m. — Westgate Mall — $35 SCCA Members, $45 Non-members — Experience the thrill of racing while helping set up the course at this exciting autocross event.
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Motown: Back in the Day, Here to Stay
7-10:30 p.m. — The Bliss Venue — Tickets available — Experience a soul-stirring celebration of Motown music with electrifying performances from premier R&B groups.
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VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training Class
Mon-Fri, Oct 27-31 — Amarillo College — $2400 — Enhance your VMware skills with this hands-on training course.
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