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Thursday, December 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Amarillo's Hodgetown is hosting its fourth annual Christmas in the Sky Celebration this Friday with free admission, featuring a unique drone show and fireworks, along with festive activities like a Santa's village.  NewsChannel 10
  • The Amarillo Public Library's Memory Café received a $25,000 grant from the Mary E. Bivins Foundation to enhance its programs designed to support brain health and memory for seniors.  NewsChannel 10
  • Community response improves on the second day of the Help 4 The Holidays event, with increased donations of toiletries, cleaning supplies, toys, diapers, and craft supplies, encouraging collective action for further support.  NewsTalk 940 AM
  • The Amarillo SPCA seeks donations, including specific pet foods and cleaning supplies, to gear up for the holiday season.  NewsChannel 10

CRIME NEWS

  • Eight years after Nicole 'Nikki' Moore was reported missing in Amarillo, Texas, her case remains open with her remains unfound, despite the arrest and subsequent death of a suspect.  ABC 7 Amarillo
  • Amarillo officials seek public assistance to identify four suspects involved in causing $3,000 in damages to Olsen Elementary School in November.  NewsChannel 10

ECONOMY NEWS

  • DoorDash has reduced hourly pay for its dashers in Amarillo from $14.50 to $14.25, affecting earnings for delivery personnel.  NewsTalk 940 AM

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Amarillo City Council has set clear timelines for restructuring the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), ensuring financial integrity, and advancing essential infrastructure projects to support the city's growth.  Amarillo Globe-News

HEALTH NEWS

  • Dr. Robert Carrasco, a highly respected gynecologist in Amarillo with almost 30 years of service, announces the closure of his practice by January 31, 2025.  NewsTalk 940 AM

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 12/13/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/20/24

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