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Amarillo
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities in Amarillo are hosting Halloween events for families and adults from today through Oct. 31, with free activities including pet costume contests at Bubba’s 33, a pumpkin trail and food trucks at the Botanical Gardens, and a hot air balloon launch at John Stiff Park. Other events at Dalhart, Trinity Baptist Church, Amarillo College and DHDC feature trunk or treats, cultural celebrations and a spooky film screening—each offering a unique way to enjoy the season. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Curby’s Amarillo is marking its grand opening at 7200 W McCormick Rd. with a weeklong celebration of free food, drinks, and giveaways from Oct. 20 until Oct. 26—guests who sign up can win free tea or coffee for a year. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Wesley’s BBQ in Amarillo will open on Fridays only after today to help the restaurant survive seasonal slowdowns — they will keep catering and running their food truck to stay open. The change makes community support more important as the business adjusts to a slow year. 96.9 KISS FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tom Hanks finished filming a key Cast Away scene near Amarillo at the intersection of FM 48 and FM 1268—fans can visit the site to see where the movie was shot. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Amarillo’s historic Bivins Home (in Center City) hosted free jazz on October 21 when Big G & the Tradewinds played, and it will host Ruth Ellen Lynch & Jazz Plus on October 28 for the final Jazztober event. The free, family-friendly show invites guests to bring lawn chairs and enjoy live music. NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo ISD will hold a job fair tomorrow from 4 to 6 p.m. at the AACAL Building—1100 N. Forest—to fill various positions including support staff, educators, and custodial roles. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ The Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine has received accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association, shifting the program from a developing school to a nationally recognized institution—staff, students and faculty met high standards to reach this decade-long milestone. The achievement marks a major step forward in ensuring graduates are well prepared to treat animals and interact with clients. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ WTAMU in Canyon jumped from #20 to #4 in Best Value Universities, showing it is a strong and affordable option for local students. The school ranked in Public, Veterans and Engineering categories and charges $18,352 after grants—making it a smart choice for those staying local. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ AgTexas Farm Credit Services awarded FFA groups in Panhandle and Canyon each a $2,000 check to offset travel costs for the national finals in Indianapolis — the Panhandle check was given on Oct.20 and the Canyon check on Oct.6. CEO Kayla Robinson said the awards support outstanding agriculture students from 43 counties. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two Center City projects have been named finalists for the 2025 Texas Downtown President’s Awards+ Amarillo City Hall in the historic Hardware Building is competing for the Best Restoration Award while the Potter County Justice Building is vying for Best New Construction, with winners to be announced at the conference in November. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Food banks in the Texas Panhandle are preparing for increased demand as the federal shutdown enters its third week and SNAP benefits funding risks running out as early as November. Catholic Charities — which has already aided four federal worker families — is warning local residents to seek help from food pantries if benefits stop. ABC 7 Amarillo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A free cancer survivorship center in Amarillo has provided support for survivors with free programs for 10 years. Director Ryan Parnell said the center serves those from the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles with services during and after treatment—helping them regain strength. NewsChannel 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo welcomed padel on October 19 when two new courts opened after a ribbon cutting — the fast-paced game blends tennis and squash with smaller tennis-like balls, giving locals a fresh sport to enjoy. NewsTalk 940 AM
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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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RHCSA Exam Preparation Training
Nov 17-21 — Amarillo College — $2250 — Rapid training to fill gaps in Linux system administration knowledge for RHCSA certification.
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Discovery Fridays
9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Don Harrington Discovery Center — Check website for pricing — Engage kids in hands-on science labs and exciting demonstrations for a day of fun discovery.
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