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Amarillo
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ H-E-B surprised Family Support Services by donating one of its biggest gifts after learning about the nonprofit's recovery from a fire five years ago—giving them a welcome boost—though the chain does not plan to open a store in Amarillo. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Amarillo’s Coming Home program is partnering with local homeless shelters—Guyon Saunders Resource Center and Transformation Park’s Safe Space—and Amarillo City Transit to offer rides when temperatures fall below freezing this winter, ensuring help for those without shelter. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics will host its 18th annual candy buyback event on Nov. 7 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at APDO Town Square — visitors can trade unwanted candy for $2 per pound up to three pounds, and the collected candy will be sent to troops overseas while food trucks, free face painting, and Kid ID cards from Amarillo Crime Stoppers add to the event. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fermi America has announced Project Matador, a $60 billion plan to build a campus for AI data centers on 5,769 acres near Pantex that will use nuclear, gas, water and solar power to produce up to 11 gigawatts of energy. The project will begin this year with site grading and gas operations—construction is set to finish in 2032 and bring up to 10,000 construction jobs along with 600 full-time positions. Amarillo Tribune
- ➤ Fermi America received preliminary TCEQ approval for its Project Matador near Amarillo pending public review, as it plans to build 6 GW of natural-gas power with initial units set to operate in 2026—further review and public comments are required for final approval. The project will combine several energy sources to meet air-quality standards and may boost local workforce and educational opportunities. Amarillo Globe-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 45th annual Christmas Roundup will take place this weekend at the Amarillo Civic Center — over 140 merchants will offer shopping, cocktails, entertainment, door prizes, and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the Amarillo Museum of Art's educational programs, and the market will run Friday from noon until 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Arts in the Sunset will open Fresh Strokes: Originals in Oil and Pastel on Nov. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Ann Crouch Gallery—featuring works by Melynn Miller Huntley, Johnna Luther and Terry Pedigo. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ The Readiculous Book Fair will be held on Saturday, November 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Party Suite, 4400 S. Washington—where local adults can meet authors, browse new books, and purchase nostalgic gifts. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ The 53-foot red fir Silver Belle, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, will be on view at Arts in the Sunset (3701 Plains Blvd) in Amarillo on Nov. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. Visitors will be able to sign a banner, purchase official merchandise, and learn about Nevada’s national forests as part of the Spirit of the Silver State celebration. NewsChannel 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rim Ranch—a 3,000-acre property along Palo Duro Canyon owned by the Owens family—is set to be preserved through a conservation easement that protects the canyon view. One section, known as The Other Place, was easement-protected on July 17 while the remaining area is scheduled for conservation in early 2026. Amarillo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofits in Amarillo are seeing more families need food help as the government shutdown continues and SNAP benefits lapse. High Plains Food Bank has received increased calls and visits, and Catholic Charities has noted more inquiries — one in 11 residents may soon require extra food support. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Texas Downtown named Amarillo City Hall the winner of the state award for best restoration and a group including Mayor Pro Tem Les Simpson (and other city officials) will accept it at the Texas Downtown President’s Gala in Waco. City Hall was one of two finalists (the other was Potter County Justice Center) in the 50,000 population and over category. NewsChannel 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texans approved Proposition 14 that will allocate $3 billion for dementia research at Texas Tech University Health Science Center to help fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The center will host a free memory screening day in Amarillo on November 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—a service to catch early signs of cognitive loss. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Authorities linked Walmart’s Marketside prepared pasta meals to a listeria outbreak—six people died and 25 were hospitalized. Shoppers are urged to check for the affected 12 oz. trays of Linguine with Beef Meatballs and Marinara Sauce and Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine and discard them immediately. NewsTalk 940 AM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Parks and Recreation will host the first Harvest Hustle on November 22 at John Stiff Park—this family race will include 10K and 5K runs with ruck divisions and a 1-mile fun run while entry fees cover a long-sleeved shirt, medal, bib, and meal as food trucks, music, and awards follow the race. 96.9 KISS FM
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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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CFMOTO USA Off-Road Tour at Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Amarillo Civic Center Complex — Free entry — Explore the latest off-road vehicles and enter to win up to $50,000 towards your choice of vehicle.
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