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Amarillo
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Street Volkswagen in Amarillo will host its 12th annual Slug Bug Car Show on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8707 Pilgrim Dr.—the event features local food trucks, face painting, prizes and live music from Neon Heartland—and it is free and open to the public. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Local restaurateur Tremaine Brown will host Shi Lee’s 10th Annual Trunk or Treat and Coat Giveaway at Bones Hooks Park on Oct. 25 at 3 p.m.—the event will provide free candy, costumes, and winter coats while offering community services and accepting coat donations at Shi Lee’s BBQ & Soul Food. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Tomorrow, the 81st Boys Ranch Rodeo and Fall Fest will take place at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch at 27 Julian Bivins Blvd — the free event starts with Fall Fest at 11 a.m. and continues with a rodeo at 2:30 p.m. featuring food trucks, crafts, and youth rodeo contests. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Billy Bob Thornton visited The Big Texan yesterday, and locals quickly shared his surprise stop on social media. His return builds on previous visits that have made the spot a favorite destination for celebrity sightings. NewsTalk 940 AM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New owners have revived Hoot’s Pub, which reopens today after plans for closure were announced in early September. The pub offers happy hour specials from 4–7 p.m.—serving $2 wells, $2 domestic pints, and Ladies' Night drink deals. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Got Donuts is hiring for its new Washington Street shop in Amarillo where the building is ready and positions for kitchen staff and cashiers are offered—pay rates go up to $15 for kitchen roles. The company will open the shop in two weeks and plans a second location on Olsen Blvd later. 96.9 KISS FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo movie venues Cinergy and Tascosa Drive In are showcasing a series of Halloween horror films throughout October — including special screenings and family-friendly events—while Tommy’s Express Car Wash offers a Tunnel of Terror for a unique, spooky car wash experience. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ The Discovery Center in Amarillo will host the Graveyard Shift on October 24th—a 21+ event with a screening of Beetlejuice and an open bar from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.—with tickets priced at $25 for a bundle of drinks, popcorn, and treats. NewsTalk 940 AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo residents are upset about the planned Fermi plant that will use about 5.5 million gallons of water per day and boost water use by over 10%; a city council meeting on October 15 stated that no binding water contract exists. Some locals are considering a protest called Lake Meredith Refill Day on November 7 — they plan to carry a gallon each to show their disapproval. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Texas will start new SNAP rules on November 1 that make it harder to keep food benefits — the changes raise the work age from 59 to 65 and remove special exemptions for many, so nearly 1 million Texans must meet new work requirements to stay eligible. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ The Amarillo City Council approved a new rule for accepting art donations and accepted the Amarillo Cowboy statue—this step sets a clear process for future public art and brings closure to a long delay. The council also reassigned a tax rebate for a downtown hotel, and Mayor Stanley cast the only no vote because he said the process was not followed. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An Amarillo pediatrician said a 2024 study debunked claims that Tylenol causes autism when used during pregnancy—he told patients that moderate use is safe and frequent use is not advised. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Amarillo pediatrician Dr. Anders Leverton—who said many parents asked about Acetaminophen use during pregnancy—stated that concerns grew after the federal government announced on September 22 that its use might be linked to Autism, though recent studies show no direct link, and he advised moderation and consulting a doctor. NewsChannel 10
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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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