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Amarillo
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents may donate pine cones to the Amarillo Zoo until October 10 to help make crafts for Boo at the Zoo, which will be held October 17—18. The zoo says the pine cones will be used to create projects that add a creative touch to this family event. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Amarillo Public Library teams up with the City of Amarillo’s Coming Home Program and United Way Youth Leadership Council to collect new adult socks during SOCKTOBER—all five library locations will gather socks to reach a goal of 1,500 pairs for care kits that will help local shelters. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Xcel Energy proposed a 1,300-acre solar farm in Potter County north of Amarillo to meet a rising summer power demand with construction scheduled to begin in 2027 and complete in 2028 — the project involves an investment of over $600 million. A community meeting is set for Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church where company representatives and county officials will answer local residents' questions. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ After being closed over a year due to a fire, Unique Toys reopens today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 7820 Hillside Road—Amarillo’s only dedicated toy store opens with a soft launch just in time for the holiday rush. NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Public Library is hosting a free event with Lauren Tarshis at the Civic Center Grand Plaza on Oct. 23 — fans will meet the bestselling author and can buy signed copies of her new 'I Survived' book about Black Sunday and the Dust Bowl. Burrowing Owl Books is partnering for the event and will have copies available for purchase. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ The High Plains Marching Contest is taking place today at Dick Bivins Stadium as high school bands from the region perform to get feedback before the UIL competition—2A high schools perform at 10 a.m. and AISD bands are set from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. with finals at 7:30 p.m. NewsChannel 10
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Workforce Solutions Panhandle and the City of Amarillo are hosting the 2025 Fall Job Fair on Oct 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Civic Center’s North Exhibit Hall — over 80 employers are set to meet with up to 1,500 local job seekers. NewsChannel 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Don Harrington Discovery Center’s Girls Who Science event on Monday, October 6, will feature park ranger Natalie Smith from Texas State Park Caprock Canyons who will share leadership skills and nature stories. The event runs from 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and is free—open to everyone. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Texas must register by Monday, Oct 6 for the November election—early voting will run from Oct 20 through Oct 31 while mail ballot applications are due by Oct 24. Voters should contact their local county registrar for specific registration questions. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ The Amarillo City Transit System’s Accessible Parking Enforcement program used background-checked volunteers to cite misuse of disabled parking spaces—details that were shared at the Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities meeting on Thursday. Transit director Christopher Quigley said the system will expand paratransit services and that the City Council recently approved nearly $3.6 million in grants, including $250 thousand from a federal effort, to remove transportation barriers in the city. Amarillo Tribune
- ➤ Texas voters will decide on 17 constitutional amendments on Nov. 4 — the measures cover property tax relief, border security and citizenship voting and must pass by a simple majority. Amarillo College professor Aaron Faver said the proposals let lawmakers gauge public opinion on these issues. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is hosting a TSA Precheck enrollment event next week from October 7 through 10 during daily sessions from 9 a.m. until Noon and 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.—travelers must present identity and citizenship documents, fingerprints, and a photo. NewsChannel 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo will host the AQHA Mounted Shooting World Championships on Tuesday at the Tri-State Fairgrounds—riders in six divisions will shoot at 10 balloons and at least one barrel—to win the world champion title. NewsChannel 10
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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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