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Friday, December 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Amarillo’s Toys for Tots saw a jump in support after helping over 700 families this year compared to more than 500 last year and will provide gifts until Christmas Day — coordinator Dawnette Lusk praised the local volunteer efforts.  NewsChannel 10

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Ripptaggs Vintage Clothing has grown from pop-ups into two storefronts on Sixth Street and near West Texas A&M, offering curated vintage apparel + sports nostalgia. Owner Michael Geeker built the business by merging personal passion with local support, drawing steady foot traffic from students and residents.  Amarillo Globe-News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The Texas A&M Forest Service battled the Mistletoe Fire near the Claude Highway and FM 1258 yesterday — the blaze covered 2,100 acres and reached 30% containment as the Randall County Sheriff's Office advised residents to avoid the area.  ABC 7 Amarillo

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 20th Anniversary Celebration of the GNC

    7:30 p.m. — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate two decades of culture with a thrilling symphonic performance featuring Rodrigo and Bruckner.

    Fri, 1/16/26

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  • Fellowship of the Ring Film Screening

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cinemark Amarillo Hollywood 16 and XD — Ticket prices vary — Gather with fellow fans for a pre-screening meetup and coffee before enjoying Fellowship of the Ring.

    Fri, 1/23/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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