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Hey Amarillo, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Route 66 centennial plans, new PET/CT scanner, and give blood for a concert ticket + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Amarillo protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Investing in local learners: Amarillo Area Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 school year, and the deadline is March 6. Panhandle students can apply using one application — see how and when to apply.
Advanced imaging elevates care: BSA Health System has installed a new PET/CT scanner, now available for outpatient imaging to help doctors detect and monitor cancer, heart disease, and neurological conditions — get all the details.
Spotlight on a storied road: Visit Amarillo outlined plans to celebrate Route 66’s 100th year, announcing events like the Route 66 Festival and a Korn Ferry Tour stop that are planned for later this year — check out the full lineup.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Weeknight pasta fix: When a carb craving hits, Pescaraz Italian Restaurant delivers comfort with tortellini, baked pastas, and saucy classics, plus occasional live music for a marinara soundtrack. A low-key local standby that suits impromptu dinners and long-overdue catch-ups.
Vintage meets vinyl: Part record shop, part book nook, and part vintage treasure trove, Caliche is Amarillo’s quirky hang where you can flip through vinyl, score Western denim, and feel pleasantly time-warped. Racks, crates, and well-loved spines keep the stories spinning, no nostalgia goggles required.
Chill without the ice bath: Sore back, cranky knees, or post-workout grumbles? At Texas Cryogen, high-pressure cryotherapy targets trouble spots fast, cooling pain and stiffness so you’re in, out, and moving easier. A smooth midweek reset if your to-do list says “ouch” more than you’d prefer.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🩸 Blood Drive @ FirstBank Southwest Tower | Tuesday (3/3) at 1:30 PM – The Bloodmobile is parked at the FirstBank SW Tower lot on S Tyler, making hero status as easy as rolling up a sleeve. Swing through, give a pint, and leave a touch lighter, and a lot prouder. Every drop counts.
🎲 Warhammer Wednesday @ Tabletop Tavern Game Cafe | Wednesday (3/4) at 4:00 PM – Warhammer Wednesday means breaking out the minis, rolling dice, and pretending your paint backlog isn’t judging you. Free entry, good tables, and fellow diehards who can tell Nurgle from a head cold, so come play, paint, and call it quality time.
🎤 Epic Night of Music @ Mary Moody Northen Hall | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Skip the noisy bars and let a marimba reset your week. Brandon Garcia, the Mila Abbasova Concerto Competition winner, joins grad conductors Keila Silva and JP Galib for a free, genuinely epic concert, also live-streamed at https://vimeo.com/wtschoolofmusic.
💉 Blood Drive @ The Lumberyard | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – The Lumberyard is making doing good easy with a blood drive in the Barn. Give an hour, save lives, and they’ll bribe you with a general admission concert ticket, a $10 gift card for Feldman’s, Buff’s, Joe Taco, or Big Tex Burritos, and a koozie.
🍽 Pantex Plant Retiree Lunch & Learn @ Joe Taco on Georgia | Thursday (3/19) at 11:30 AM – Worked at Pantex? Head to Joe Taco on Georgia the third Thursday for a free Lunch & Learn where CNS Cares helps you navigate compensation, health benefits, and in-home care. Bring your appetite, your questions, and RSVP, because tacos, and seats, vanish fast.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Amarillo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 84°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 4%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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Set in Amarillo’s coveted Colonies, this 4-bed, 4-bath home pairs fresh flooring, paint, and lighting with three living areas and a detached office. The kitchen touts a pot filler, filtered water, gas-ready cooktop, butler’s pantry, and walk-in pantry. A primary suite with safe-room closet, upgraded mechanicals, in-ground hot tub, covered patio, gated drive, and 3-car garage complete the package.
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