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Hey Amarillo, hope your week’s off to a good start! Route 66 centennial kickoff, a murder mystery night, a Florida strawberry truckload sale, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Landmark anniversary events announced: Amarillo will host one of five national Route 66 centennial kick off sites June 4 through 11, with celebrations citywide and promotions backed by Visit Amarillo — see what’s planned and when.
Students vie for STEM glory: Twenty-four teams from 13 schools battled at the Pantex Regional Middle School Science Bowl at AmTech Career Academy. Bonham Middle School Team 1 won and will represent the region nationally — get results and highlights.
Community generosity in action: Amarillo-area McDonald’s held its annual Giving Back Day and donated $7,500 to Family Support Services, supporting hygiene items, counseling, and emergency response for people the nonprofit serves locally — see how funds will help.
A heartfelt community celebration: Sincerely, Flowers marked its first anniversary with a free flower bar, donating $25,000 in blooms and raising about $3,000 for Bridging the Gaps, as more than 400 neighbors turned out — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade.
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.
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🫶 We got your back
Streamline your airport parking: Flying out of Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport? A new prepaid option is available in the long-term lot. You can register your parking spot online with your trip’s dates and times. The airport also offers outdoor long-term, Preferred Parking, and a Parking Garage. Get all the parking details.
Your neighbors are Googling you: It’s uncomfortable but true — employers, new friends, even other parents at school pickup search names all the time. If something negative, outdated, or misleading shows up first, it can shape opinions before you ever meet. BetterReputation helps push down unwanted search results so your first impression actually reflects who you are today. And if it’s someone you care about, you can help them too.
A spirited celebration with purpose: Galentine’s Day Bookfair will happen Wednesday, February 11 at The Barfield in Amarillo. Enjoy shopping, books, and cocktails in a festive setting. Tickets are $15 per person and include a take-home gift and one complimentary cocktail, with chances to win by giving back to the community. Get all the event details.
Gold is having a moment: Between inflation headlines, market swings, and growing global uncertainty, precious metals are (again) in the spotlight. American Hartford is currently offering up to $25,000 in free silver when you open a qualified account. They’ll also help you set up a penalty-free gold IRA with a lowest price guarantee, no buyback fees, and 7-day price protection.
Refresh your setup: Tarpley Music pairs friendly advice, rentals, and real repair chops with a solid lineup of guitars, keys, and band essentials, the kind that keeps practice from feeling like homework. When fresh strings, reeds, or a spark of inspiration are on the list, Tarpley Music makes it easy.
A second opinion never hurts: Not every financial advisor is the right fit, and it’s okay to explore your options. Unbiased matches you with an advisor based on your personal situation, giving you a chance to ask questions in a free, no-pressure conversation to see if the fit makes sense. No obligation — just helpful advice.
Slurp-worthy comfort: Craving a bowl that fixes your whole day? Pho King serves rich, aromatic broth with herb and lime, a Pho King special for the extra hungry, and boba for a sweet finish. Keep it in your rotation when sweater weather hits, or anytime you need comfort.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🛠 Trades Day @ Happy State Bank Stadium | Tuesday (2/10) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve ever said we need more welders, nurses, and folks who can fix things, here’s your moment. The second annual Trades Day is pairing real pros with local students for jobs, certifications, and training. Bring your know-how, your patience, and a decent handshake.
💧 8th Biennial Water Conservation Symposium @ Amarillo Civic Center Complex | Wednesday (2/11) at 9:30 AM – Whether you track soil moisture or just know not to mow at noon, Panhandle GCD’s 8th biennial Texas Panhandle Water Conservation Symposium keeps it practical. Expect local experts, real fixes, decent coffee, and the smug satisfaction of doing right by the aquifer.
🕵 Lights, Camera…Murder! @ Panhandle PBS | Thursday (2/12) at 6:00 PM – Panhandle PBS is serving up a Hollywood whodunit in the studio, with Delvin’s on the buffet, themed cocktails, and a sneak peek of The Puzzle Lady. Come incognito, swap small talk for sleuthing, and team up with your table to air Tinseltown’s dirty laundry.
This weekend
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ Tractor Supply Co. | Saturday (2/14) at 8:00 AM – Set your alarm and swing by the Tractor Supply lot on Canyon for a 30-minute strawberry truck pop-up. Fresh Florida berries delivered straight from the field, plus pecans and honey, all first come, first served, cash or card. Real flavor, zero grocery-store heartbreak.
💘 Valentine’s Day Pop-Up @ CB Boutique | Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 AM – Trade the prix fixe for a pick-me-up at CB Boutique’s Valentine’s pop up. Daxxify is $7 a unit, lip flips are $99, and a Daxxify nose lift is $49, with freebies for clients, a quick good-faith exam for newbies, and every payment under the sun.
🥩 Third Annual Brisket Dinner @ St. Josephs School | Sunday (2/15) – Third annual brisket dinner benefiting St. Joseph’s is back in the St. Joseph’s School cafeteria, where the smoke is holy and the portions aren’t shy. Bring an appetite, a neighbor, and your best small talk with the church ladies. Questions? Call St. Joseph’s at 806-355-5621.
🐾 Petco Adoptions @ Petco | Sunday (2/15) at 2:00 PM – Swing by Petco for adoptable animals every Sunday, 2 to 4, and let a future roommate interview you. It is low pressure, high tail wag, and dangerously heart melting. Your couch could use a supervisor, and your step count could use the walks.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Amarillo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 58°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 30. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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