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Hello Amarillo! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did an ex-Amarillo officer allegedly misuse police surveillance tools?
  • Need help with benefit forms at Amarillo libraries this month?
  • What will Amarillo College's first 'Be-ing Human' talk explore?

Also on today's calendar: Whataburger Job Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 65.
  • Thursday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Amarillo officer accused of using FLOCK to stalk romantic rival (amarillo.com) — Amarillo residents should know a former city police officer faces 78 misdemeanor counts for allegedly misusing the department's FLOCK license plate reader system to track a man he viewed as a romantic rival. Court records say he repeatedly ran the man's plate and entered false investigative reasons, prompting his firing in July and new safeguards announced by the police chief.
   

2. Haven Health Clinics offering help with benefit applications at Amarillo libraries (newschannel10.com) — Haven Health Clinics is partnering with Amarillo Public Library branches to offer free, in-person help applying for programs like CHIP, SNAP, TANF, Healthy Texas Women, and cancer screening benefits. A patient navigator will be available every third Tuesday each month at Amarillo library locations, giving local families a regular chance to get one-on-one assistance with complicated benefit paperwork.
   

3. Amarillo College to host first community 'Conversations About Be-ing Human' series Wednesday (newschannel10.com) — Amarillo College is inviting residents to its first "Chautauqua: Conversations about Be-ing Human" program this Wednesday evening on the Washington Street Campus. The free 'My Generation/s' session runs 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Oak Room and features faculty and student panelists exploring how different generations' experiences shape how we see one another and the world.
   

4. Panhandle teams see movement in latest high school football rankings (newschannel10.com) — High school football fans around Amarillo can see how area teams shifted in this week's state rankings, with West Plains and Wellington each jumping three spots after strong performances. Other Panhandle programs like Canadian, Gruver, Stratford, McLean, and Paducah also moved or held steady, setting up an important ranked matchup for West Plains against Lubbock Liberty on Friday.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My cute little alley rescue, named Allie, is now at Petsmart for adoption.
    She's a little spicy still and would be better in a home with no small children but another kitten or maybe small dog might be just the thing. She's… (Nextdoor Woodlands - Westcliff)
  • If any has a child named Claire who attends Western Plateau Elementary school or was using the playground at that park recently, I found a necklace in the dirt there on Saturday, Sept.
    12. I hung it on the equipment next to the ladder. I hope it is still there for her to recover. (Nextdoor Western Plateau)
  • Universal Health Services posted a job opening for Unit Clerk / PCS / CNA / 5N / Part-time / Varied in Amarillo. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Ramp Agent in Amarillo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amarillo here.

Ok Amarillo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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