Friday, December 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pizza Planet in Amarillo celebrates 50 years of delighting locals with their iconic pizza and chef salad, underscoring its cherished status in the community. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Amarillo's Bug Ranch, now under the care of the Big Texan owners, installed a water well, possibly supporting future enhancements like irrigation, restrooms, and a visitor center. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ The Northside Toy Drive 2024 is distributing free toys to children aged 2-12 this Saturday, December 14, at Palo Duro High School Activity Center, with no registration required. NewsChannel 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Crime Stoppers is actively seeking 31-year-old Christian Carrillo Rodriguez on charges including aggravated sexual assault of a child. NewsChannel 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Frank Sobey, a finalist for Amarillo College's presidency, outlined his comprehensive vision for the institution, emphasizing educational attainment, workforce development, campus culture, and community engagement at a public forum. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ West Texas A&M University's Horse Judging team won two overall championships and two individual championships at the end of the fall season. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Dr. J.D. Ragland announces two agricultural seminars on estate planning and crop production & risk protection hosted by the Randall County Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension on December 17th and 18th. KGNC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo's Rick Husband International Airport offers TSA PreCheck enrollment from January 7-10 to expedite security screenings for travelers. NewsTalk 940 AM
SHOP NEWS
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