Amarillo Tribune
In Brief: July 7, 2026
Amarillo’s landfill was closed again on Monday after shutting down early on Friday. The City said the closure was due to equipment issues and that it should be back open for normal hours today.
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Updates from AFD & APD July 7, 2026
Homicide arrests Monday evening, Amarillo Police announced that three people are under arrest in connection with a homicide in May. George Eggleston, 61, was found dead from a gunshot wound at around 10:30 a.m. on May 11th at the Fifth Season Inn located at 6801 W I-40. Tabitha Thrasher, 49, Christian Eaglin, 30, and Clyde […]
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Answering the Call; How local agencies address law enforcement mental health
Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicide attempts and death by suicide. If you need mental health support, call or text the suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. The free lifeline offers 24/7 support for mental health, substance use and more. Sgt. Jeremy Beghtel has made his career with the Potter County Sheriff’s Office. […]
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5mIn Brief: July 6, 2026
Quick updates from across Amarillo for Monday, July 6, 2026.
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14mPanhandle-Plains Historical Museum satellite location development underway, expected to open in spring
While discussions continue about what to do with the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum's on-campus location, the board that owns and manages the artifacts is working to open a satellite location in downtown Amarillo. The location will display some of the fine art included in the collection. It is slated to open in April or May, 2027.
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2mOut of Office July 1-5
The Amarillo Tribune is on a scheduled break from July 1 through 5. Our daily newsletters and story production are on pause so that our staff can unplug and rest. Why? News may never stop, but people have to. When starting the Amarillo Tribune in 2024, leadership was intentional about what kind of workplace we […]