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Amarillo TX Local News - February 8, 2026


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Amarillo TX Local News

Breaking news

Texas Department of Public Safety officials have released new details on a fatal crash in Armstrong County that left one person dead and another injured early Thursday morning [1]. A teen arrested in connection to the Discovery Center parking lot shooting has been denied bond [1]. Amarillo Crime Stoppers is currently searching for a woman wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon [1]. Meanwhile, the City of Amarillo Municipal Court has launched a compliance campaign beginning Monday, February 9, giving residents with outstanding warrants or unpaid citations a voluntary compliance period through March 6 to resolve cases before enforcement actions begin [2]. Warrant notification postcards will be mailed starting February 9, and after the voluntary period ends, the Amarillo City Marshal's Office is expected to begin serving outstanding warrants the week of March 9 [2].

Weather

No major weather events or storms were identified in the available reports for the upcoming week.

Events

West Texas A&M University Theatre is offering an innovative take on the classic love story "Pride and Prejudice," where comedy and chaos meet romance in a novel adaptation [3]. Amarillo Little Theatre's production of "Jersey Boys" is currently running, giving audiences a look behind the microphone at the real lives of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons [3].

local business

Amarillo Children's Home has received a $40,000 grant from Parkhill to purchase a new 12-passenger van, enhancing transportation capabilities for their services [1].

school

West Texas A&M University opened its newly remodeled Geneva Schaeffer Education Building [3]. A Canyon family is adjusting after a skiing accident in Colorado left their 10-year-old daughter with serious injuries requiring a long recovery [5].

The Roundup

A teenager has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing two people after running a red light at over 80 miles per hour [5]. In a federal court case, convicted murderer Donald McCray was found competent to stand trial for charges related to allegedly threatening federal judges in Amarillo, Fort Worth, and other locations [3][4]. Amarillo leaders dedicated the city's first Safe Haven Baby Box, providing a safe surrender option for infants in crisis [1].

References
  1. https://www.newschannel10.com/
  2. https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/amarillo-municipal-court-launches-compliance-campaign-to-clear-warrants-unpaid-citations-city-marshals-office-donna-knight
  3. https://amarillotribune.org/
  4. https://amarillotribune.org/category/local-government/
  5. https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/amarillo-health-officials-urge-residents-to-avoid-sick-or-dead-birds-as-testing-continues
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