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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Amarillo Zoo implements measures such as monitoring temperatures, providing heat sources, and ensuring enriching activities to keep animals warm and engaged during the cold Panhandle winter. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ The previously closed Sakura Japanese Steakhouse in Amarillo is hinted to reopen under new ownership, with all original equipment and the Sakura name purchased. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ The City of Amarillo seeks volunteers for its annual Point in Time Count to survey and help address the needs of the homeless population. NewsChannel 10
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The grand opening of Buc-ee's in Amarillo attracted a large early morning crowd, highlighted by speeches from the mayor and Buc-ee's founder, underscoring the store's economic impact and its timely opening before Christmas. ABC 7 Amarillo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo College appoints Dr. Jamelle J. Conner as its first female president following a 17-month national search. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo ISD plans to close three elementary schools due to declining enrollment and budget constraints, ensuring no job losses and focusing on enhancing academic opportunities through consolidation. KGNC
- ➤ Jesus Marquez's commencement speech at Amarillo College emphasizes perseverance, family support, and seizing opportunities, highlighting his own journey from Chihuahua, Mexico to earning an engineering degree. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Amarillo native is actively serving aboard the USS Harry S. Truman in the Mediterranean, contributing to U.S. and allied naval operations. NewsChannel 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo, Texas, introduces a Nurse Navigation program to reroute non-life-threatening 911 calls to nurses for more efficient care and preserve emergency resources. NewsChannel 10
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