Saturday, December 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Starting December 13, enhanced holiday patrols by the Potter County Sheriff’s Office and Amarillo Police aim to reduce impaired driving in the community. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ The Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee is revitalizing Amarillo's streets by allowing individuals to purchase personalized bricks for sidewalk installation, supporting future community projects. NewsChannel 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Amarillo man, Eric Manuel Smith, was indicted by a Potter County grand jury on six counts involving child sex crimes against three female victims under the age of 17, between June 2021 and September 2023. ABC 7 Amarillo
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Buc-ee's expands west with a new location in Amarillo, Texas, set to open on Dec. 16, marking the brand's 36th store in the state and its first west of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Amarillo Globe-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo's Southeast Park will be temporarily closed for a research project studying Cackling Canada geese's migratory patterns using solar-powered tracking devices. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo City Council has allocated $10 million for essential updates to the aging Hollywood Wastewater Plant to meet regulatory requirements and support the city's growing needs. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo to offer council candidate packs and election information for residents interested in upcoming city council races, with applications open from Jan. 15 to Feb. 14 and the election on May 3. NewsChannel 10
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