Good Day
Amarillo
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scott's Flowers, a family-owned flower shop in Amarillo, Texas, has prospered for nearly 68 years, thriving on community connections and generations of dedication. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Clay Stribling has been honored posthumously as the 2024 Amarillo Globe-News Man of the Year for his impactful community work across the Texas Panhandle. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ TxDOT announces no new lane closures in Amarillo during the holidays while reminding drivers of the ongoing construction on I-27 and I-40 and the importance of sober driving. ABC 7 Amarillo
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Santiago Rios, 29, was arrested in Amarillo for evading police in a car chase, assaulting a public servant, and other charges. KGNC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jodi Thomas, acclaimed author and former teacher, is honored as the 2024 Amarillo Globe-News Woman of the Year for her contributions to literature and Texas culture. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new $6.9 million center left turn lane on SL 335, from Eastern Street to Farmers Avenue, aims to enhance driver safety and is set to complete by late summer 2025. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Norovirus cases rise in Amarillo, with officials emphasizing hand washing and disinfection as key prevention measures. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo Public Health reports avian flu in wild geese, advises against handling birds and highlights the safety of milk and importance of flu vaccinations. Amarillo Globe-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ken Hanson, a motorcyclist with over 50 years of riding experience, attributes his survival in a recent accident to wearing a helmet and promotes safety gear despite Texas's no-mandatory helmet law. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau of Amarillo advises shoppers to be aware of varying holiday return and exchange policies, emphasizing the importance of keeping receipts and understanding store-specific rules. KGNC
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Ruffles and Rust Expo: Vintage Boutique Show
The Ruffles and Rust Expo is a curated vintage boutique show featuring over 100 juried vendors offering unique upscale furniture, clothing, and handmade goods in Amarillo, Texas.
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Amarillo Auto Auction Featuring 74 Vehicles
A car auction in Amarillo, TX offers an array of salvage and repairable vehicles for bidding.
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