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Amarillo News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Amarillo News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Amarillo, Texas (USA): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • Amarillo News Today — May 18, 2026

    Amarillo News Today — May 18, 2026
    May 18 2026
    Amarillo faces ongoing wildfires, including the Amarillo landfill fire near Boys Ranch and a blaze along US 385 in Oldham County, prompting evacuations and road closures. Meanwhile, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center launches its Pediatric Fund for Excellence, and over 2,600 residents in Randall County remain without power after a major outage.
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    1 min
  • Amarillo News Today — May 17, 2026

    Amarillo News Today — May 17, 2026
    May 17 2026
    Amarillo firefighters continue battling wildfires including the Tex-OK Fire and Ballard/Stateline Fire in Cimarron County, while State Sen. Nathan Johnson faces former Mayor Joe Jaworski in a key Democratic primary runoff for attorney general. The Panhandle also shone at the UIL State Track & Field meets with Canyon High School and McLean’s Hailo Moon making headlines.
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    2 mins
  • Amarillo News Today — May 16, 2026

    Amarillo News Today — May 16, 2026
    May 16 2026
    Amarillo firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires in Randall County and Oklahoma’s Panhandle, including the Hungate Fire, as high winds and dry conditions worsen the crisis. Residents are urged to stay alert amid forecasted thunderstorms, record heat, and potential wind shifts, while Canyon High School’s track teams celebrate 4A State Championships.
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    1 min
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