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Hello Amarillo! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: RNR Tire Express expansion, gold and silver are hot, and Illusions After Dark + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Expansion and depot revival: RNR Tire Express is coming to Amarillo at Hillside and Bell, adding a spot for tires and alignments. The chain touts flexible payments. An opening date hasn’t been announced yet — get all the details.
Home care earns high marks: U.S. News recently rated Centerwell Home Health of Amarillo 4.25 out of 5, citing CMS outcomes and patient experience measures like mobility gains, walking improvement, and timely care for patients — read the full story.
Senior housing project update: Potter County extended the Commons at St. Anthony’s deadline to April 1, 2026 after supply and power delays, with 124 units planned for seniors 55 and older with lower incomes — learn what’s changed and why.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Small plates, big vibes: When midweek needs a lift, Savór Tapas Bar delivers thoughtful small plates, a polished cocktail program, and a cozy speakeasy glow. Bring a couple friends, sip, share, and linger… catching up turns into a little celebration at your pace.
Trail-ready refresh: Top Notch Outfitters stocks the stuff you actually use… Patagonia, Kuhl, The North Face, plus fly-fishing must-haves, minus the big-box chaos. From layers and trail shoes to daypacks, you’re covered before Panhandle wind turns your neighborhood loop into a full-body resistance workout.
Make it a movie night: When you’re overdue for a big-screen escape, Cinergy Amarillo delivers crisp sound, plush seats, and extra play like arcade games and bowling, so your crew can linger after the credits. The fun keeps rolling past the final scene, with zero pressure to call it a night.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🐦 Saturday Studio: Bird Messages @ Amarillo Museum of Art | Saturday (3/7) at 1:30 PM – If you need a kid-friendly win, AMoA’s Saturday Studio lets ages 6-11 riff on Panhandle legend Terry Allen, blending text, images, and symbolic birds. It’s real art, not fridge clutter, and you get a breather. Register online: https://www.amoa.org/spring-ms/saturday-studio-bird
✨ Astonish! @ Amarillo Magic Co. | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Need to wow the grandkids without scrolling TikTok? Hit the Saturday afternoon Astonish! show at Amarillo Magic Co., our only magic venue, for 90 minutes of illusions, comedy, and audience shenanigans that somehow entertains kids and grown-ups, and preserves your sanity.
👨 Daddy-Daughter Dance @ First Methodist Church of Canyon | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Break out the tie you only wear for recitals and weddings, then twirl your kiddo at a sweet father-daughter dance in First Methodist Church of Canyon’s Fellowship Hall. Dessert, dancing, and enough dad moves to embarrass no one. Tickets are $30 per dad, daughters free.
🎩 Illusions After Dark @ Amarillo Magic Co. | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Skip the same old dinner-and-a-yawn and try Illusions After Dark at Amarillo Magic Co., our only real magic venue. Intimate, up-close sleight of hand, clean comedy, and audience shenanigans make it actually fun for couples, kids, and skeptics. Seats are limited, grab tickets early.
🎤 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.
🐾 Petco Adoptions @ Petco | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Swing by Petco on Sunday afternoon for a meet-and-greet with adoptable pets, speed dating where everyone actually wins. Every Sunday, 2 to 4, browse for kibble, chat with rescuers, and leave with a furry coworker who excels at meetings, naps, and loyalty.
🏹 Homeschool Archery Lesson @ Jnc Archery & Outdoors | Monday (3/9) at 1:15 PM – This homeschool archery lesson swaps worksheets for bullseyes for youth 7 and up, $10 per person, all equipment provided. Spots are limited, so channel your inner PTA ninja and call (806) 282-9540 to reserve. PE time, bragging rights, and surprisingly good posture included.
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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📻 Amarillo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 69°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 77°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 36%
A chance of rain showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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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