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Amarillo
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rainbow Room is preparing its annual Christmas Project to provide clothing and gifts for between 175—200 children in eight Panhandle counties during the upcoming holiday season. Volunteers have raised donations all year to help support children in need, including those in foster care. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Dogs in costumes gathered at Bubba's 33 on Oct. 22 for the restaurant’s first Bark & Treat event as Michael Davilla hosted a pet-friendly evening with treat tables, contests judged by the Amarillo Wranglers — sponsors included Canyon Road Animal Hospital and Off Leash K9 Training. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo will soon see the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile return during Halloween week. The 27-foot vehicle will visit local spots including Bivins Home on Tuesday, Oct. 28, Townsquare Media on Wednesday, Oct. 29, the Public Library and The ER on Soncy on Friday, Oct. 31, and Home Depot plus Bar Z Winery on Saturday, Nov. 1 with a Route 66 ride giveaway on Sunday, Nov. 2 — check local listings for details. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Amarillo Botanical Gardens hosted the first Trail of 1,000 Jack—o—Lanterns on October 22, drawing about 2,000 visitors with hand-carved pumpkins and treats like caramel apples and cider, and the event will continue this weekend. Organizers plan to add more parking and build the trail into an annual community event. Amarillo Globe-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Get Fit—a popular local running store—is opening a second location in The Greenways at 7669 Hillside, Suite 500. The new shop will offer running shoes, apparel and accessories and support local running events. 96.9 KISS FM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The area between Amarillo and Canyon is growing as new restaurants, shops, and office spaces open along South Soncy Road — a stretch that was once farmland. The Village at Four Corners will soon add 8 acres of retail, dining, and office space to serve the rising local population as housing developments expand. NewsTalk 940 AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two Amarillo Art Deco-style buildings are finalists for the President’s Awards Program by Texas Downtown. Amarillo City Hall, restored in the historic Hardware building, is competing for Best Restoration while the new Potter County Justice Center vies for Best New Construction — winners will be announced at the Texas Downtown Association Conference in November. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Fermi America is working on the foundation at the Project Matador site near Pantex and has cleared three million square feet for the first phase of its Hypergrid campus in Carson County. The company is grading the generation area and drilling for foundations while Amarillo will meet Tuesday to finalize a water agreement — officials say the project may create 11 gigawatts of power by the mid-2030s. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ AFD Deputy Chief David Kouba earned the international Chief Fire Officer designation from the Commission on Professional Credentialing—joining Fire Chief Jason Mays as one of only two AFD leaders with this honor. Kouba, who joined the department in 2003, oversees support systems and said the process helped him reflect on his leadership. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Former Gov Rick Perry discussed the Matador Project in an exclusive interview as Fermi America plans to build the world's largest AI data center in Amarillo with four nuclear reactors that may produce 11 gigawatts of power—raising community concerns over water usage amid regional drought risks and agricultural reliance on aquifers. The Amarillo City Council will decide Tuesday on selling water to Fermi America while the project is expected to create 5,000 jobs over the next decade. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ High Plains Food Bank and Catholic Charities are preparing for a possible pause in SNAP benefits if the government shutdown extends into November. The nonprofits have stocked up on food and plan to rely on community donations and volunteers to help keep families fed — measures they will expand if the shutdown continues. NewsChannel 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo will host a medication cleanout event October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents may drop off expired, unused and unnecessary medications at the drive-thru event at the Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy (1300 S. Coulter St.) while staying in their cars for safe disposal. NewsChannel 10
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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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