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Amarillo
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pathpoint Fellowship Church invites Amarillo and Canyon residents to its 8th annual Fall Fest today at 6215 Canyon Dr. The event offers family-friendly activities such as games, a bounce house, hay rides, a pie eating contest, face painting, pumpkin decorating, a petting zoo and costume runway — with food trucks and vendors available until 8 p.m. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Wicked Wash Haunted Car Wash will run from October 23rd to 25th at Toot’n Totum on 5805 S Georgia in Amarillo from 7 to 10 p.m.—cars will be washed with a spooky twist while visitors pay $25 per car and receive $5 off with a donation to Gracie’s Project and enjoy BBQ from Mitch’s Texas Style BBQ and 99¢ fountain drinks. 96.9 KISS FM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Southwest 34th Avenue between Bowie and Hawthorne streets was closed on Wednesday after a water main break, and the city expects repairs to be finished next week (weather permitting) while motorists are advised to use alternate routes. Amarillo Globe-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo native Tevae Shoels made his Broadway debut yesterday as Genie in Disney’s Aladdin at New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City. He began his career at Amarillo Little Theatre and in school choir, marking a major milestone in his journey. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo’s odd yard signs began as an art project in the early 90s by Stanley Marsh with designs by Brian Deneke. The signs still dot neighborhoods and spark curiosity among residents and visitors—preserving a quirky creative legacy. NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Don Harrington Discovery Center will host its Parents’ Night Out event on Oct. 17 for children ages 4-11 (5:30 to 9:30 p.m.) where kids will explore science experiments and see animal exhibits while caregivers get a break. Dinner is provided by Chick-fil-A and registration offers member and non-member pricing with a discount for additional children. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ West Texas A&M University celebrates 50 years of its social work program with two events this week—today a social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. in Harrington Academic Hall and a symposium on mental health care is scheduled for Friday. NewsChannel 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Xcel Energy is reminding customers in Texas and New Mexico to follow wildfire safety measures as it strengthens preparedness efforts in recognition of Fire Prevention Month + the company has updated its emergency protocols. The company advises customers to update contact information, prepare emergency kits, and notify Xcel if they use refrigerated medications + these steps will help ensure timely alerts and support during planned shutoffs. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The lawsuit over West Texas A&M's ban on drag shows will return to federal court in Amarillo later this month—amended filings are due next Friday and the trial is set for February 3. A ruling from the Fifth Circuit means Spectrum WT can host drag shows on campus while the legal challenge continues. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Potter County commissioners approved a new rotating system for body transport after weeks of dispute among local funeral homes and county officials—this system replaces a single-provider contract with a rotation starting Monday at 8 a.m. and will run as a one-year trial run to ensure fairness and proper service delivery. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Region 16 recently hosted its first White Cane Day event to highlight resources for the blind and visually impaired across 61 school districts—attendees met local vendors and learned about tools designed to boost independence. Winston Smith, an orientation and mobility specialist, noted the event brought valuable support to families and educators. NewsChannel 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Amarillo are being advised to fight seasonal allergies by boosting their immune systems with vitamin C and eating quercetin-rich foods — experts say that using local honey, essential oils, and HEPA filters can help reduce indoor allergens. Homeowners are encouraged to clean dust from their homes, close windows to limit pollen, and consult a physician if symptoms worsen. NewsTalk 940 AM
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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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RED HAT ENTERPRISE LINUX SYSTEMS ADMIN I Training
November 3-7 — Amarillo College — $2250 — Comprehensive training course for aspiring Linux system administrators.
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Hiring Red, White & You Job Fair
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Workforce Solutions Panhandle Child Care Services — Free entry — A job fair supporting veterans and the general public with multiple employer opportunities.
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Ragtime Musical Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Amarillo Little Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Experience a sweeping musical adaptation of E.L. Doctorow’s novel at the dawn of the 20th Century.
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Ragtime Musical Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Amarillo Little Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the gripping storytelling of three families chasing the American Dream in this musical adaptation.
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WRCA After Party with Jake Hooker & The Outsiders
1-2:30 p.m. — Amarillo National Center — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of the rodeo with music and community vibes.
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