Friday, December 6th, 2024
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo offers multiple opportunities to meet Santa across various locations this holiday season, enhancing the festive spirit for the community. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ The Potter and Randall County Sheriff's Offices are offering a service to accept packages to counteract package theft, providing residents with an alternative delivery location during the holiday season. Amarillo Tribune
- ➤ An Amarillo community group decorates the Texas State Veterans Home for Christmas, fostering joy and intergenerational connections between volunteers and veterans. NewsChannel 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Crime Stoppers seeks a 33-year-old woman, Jeanette Villegas, for theft under $2,500 with prior convictions, offering up to $300 for tips leading to arrest. NewsChannel 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Community Chorale will host a free Christmas concert titled 'The Glorious Light of Christmas: Bright Dawn of Redeeming Grace' at Washington Avenue Christian Church this Friday to celebrate the holiday season. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new turnaround construction project on Loop 335 between Arden and Hillside in Amarillo aims to improve traffic flow and safety, particularly benefiting access to West Plains High School, with completion expected by early January. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Candidate packets for the May 3, 2025, City of Amarillo municipal election will be available from Dec. 15, with all five council seats open for election. Amarillo Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Amarillo offers a special 'Explore the Four Pass' for $120, allowing golfers to play rounds at four award-winning courses, including carts, valid through 2025. NewsTalk 940 AM
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Cameron James Smith Concert
Cameron James Smith will perform live at the Paramount Recreation Club in Amarillo, offering an evening of music starting at 7 PM.
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The Nutcracker Ballet Performance
The Nutcracker is a classic holiday ballet that tells the enchanting story of Clara's adventure with the Nutcracker on a magical Christmas Eve.
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Aaron Watson Live at Globe-News Center
Experience a live performance by Aaron Watson at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts in Amarillo.
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Holiday Pops with Amarillo Symphony
The Amarillo Symphony presents a festive concert featuring a mix of popular holiday music, classic carols, and a surprise visit from Santa Claus, perfect for the entire family.
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