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Amarillo
Monday, December 29th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two Texas favorites made the national ethics ranking after a MarketBeat survey named H-E-B at #27 and Buc-ee's at #10; the results underscore Texas chains' focus on employee care + customer service. These results highlight brands that support community values. NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Randy Rikel, West Texas A&M's vice president for business and finance, will retire Dec. 31 after nearly 40 years on campus; he oversaw transformative projects since the 1980s plus he will work part-time on special projects as Todd McNeill becomes interim VP effective Jan. 1. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jamie McKinney, a Bridging the Gaps participant, regained his smile with free dental care from DDS Family Dentistry after a treatment plan that removed 23 teeth and provided full dentures. The community-backed care has improved his health and self-confidence locally. NewsChannel 10
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Potter County home listings in November had a median price of $219,950 (a 2.2% drop from October’s $225,000) and recorded 88 new listings while homes stayed on market for a median of 56 days, analysis from Realtor.com shows. Amarillo Globe-News
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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.
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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.
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