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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo’s Old Tascosa Brewing Company is hosting a free fall festival with live music starting Saturday, October 10 at 8 p.m.—with bands Amy Coffman, Rick Faucett, and Larry Martin performing. The event continues on Sunday, October 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a vendor market and over 10 craft beers available, and vendor spaces are free if arranged with the brewery. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Kids Inc held a groundbreaking today at Rockrose Park (the largest youth sports complex in Amarillo) as parents and young athletes gathered to mark the start of a $30 million project. President Jimmy Lackey said the complex will boost local sports and is set to be finished by summer. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ The Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo is recruiting volunteers for its Bus Buddies program that welcomes children after school with high-fives and kind words, and interested volunteers can call 806-372-8393. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ An overflow crowd gathered Tuesday night at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church to oppose Xcel Energy’s proposed $600 million solar farm project near Loop 335 in Potter County. Residents expressed concerns about property values — environmental impacts and nearby homes — and Xcel said it will consider the community’s feedback as it moves forward. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After months of work—transforming the old China Star on I-40 into a fresh hibachi and sushi space—Yanagi Hibachi has opened its doors for daily lunch service. Local diners now have a unique spot to enjoy a modern twist on Japanese dining. 96.9 KISS FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Botanical Gardens at 1400 Streit Dr. will host its first Trail of 1,000 Jack-O’-Lanterns event from October 22 to October 25, running from 6:30 to 9 p.m. each night. Adults will pay $10 while children 5 and under enter free, and visitors will see carved pumpkins, singing pumpkins, giant sculptures, and a butterfly installation—features that set this event apart in town. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ The Amarillo International Film Festival will open tomorrow at Arts in the Sunset and run through October 11—showing 62 films from narrative, documentary, and student entries—and will include seminars on micro-budget movies and filming in Texas. NewsChannel 10
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Residents will attend a town hall meeting at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church Living Rock Center on October 9 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the future of Pleasant Valley Elementary School if it does not reopen next year — Amarillo ISD representatives will listen to community concerns. NewsChannel 10
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo National Bank announced Tuesday that it deferred loan payments and waived fees for federal employees and defense contractors missing paychecks during the partial government shutdown—customers qualify for up to six months of mortgage forbearance with credit reporting suspended, and credit and consumer loan payments will be deferred based on case-by-case verification. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The loss of $68 million in federal COVID funding is threatening Texas' naloxone distribution program — local groups in Amarillo have already seen some services shut down and will face more cuts unless alternative funds are found. Amarillo Globe-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Canyon High School fired longtime head football coach Todd Winfrey after 25 years because of an ongoing personnel matter+ Associate Head Coach Matt Lovorn will serve as the acting head coach for the remainder of the season. NewsTalk 940 AM
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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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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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