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Amarillo TX Local News - February 18, 2026

Amarillo TX Local News - February 18, 2026

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 Amarillo TX Local News Breaking news Wildfires Continue Burning Across Panhandle: Multiple wildfires are actively burning across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles as of Tuesday evening. The Lavender fire, located 5 miles south of Boys Ranch, has grown to 500 acres and is 0% contained, moving northeast at 3-5 mph. A mandatory evacuation has been issued for Valley De Oro, affecting areas including Highway 385 south of Boys Ranch and Tascosa Road southeast of Boys Ranch [1]. Power Restoration Underway: Xcel Energy has begun restoring power following a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that affected approximately 14,277 customers, plus an additional 2,223 customers affected by weather-related outages. As of 8:45 p.m. Feb. 17, about 6,400 customers remained without power. The utility expects most customers to be restored Tuesday night, though some outages may extend into Wednesday due to the scale of the event and the 2,500 miles of lines de-energized during the PSPS [1][2]. Fatal Downtown Crash: One person is dead and five others injured after a crash in downtown Amarillo Monday evening. The crash occurred on N. Fillmore between S. 1st Avenue and N. 1st. Police say a 17-year-old driver showed signs of alcohol impairment [1][3]. Commercial Structure Fire Contained: Amarillo fire crews have brought a large commercial structure fire near Soncy Road and Heritage Hills under control as of Feb. 15 [1]. Georgia Street Closure Begins Thursday: Starting Thursday, Feb. 19, Georgia Street will be fully closed from SL 335 to just south of Daytona Avenue as part of the ongoing Georgia Street Reconstruction Project. The closure is expected to remain in place through May 31. Detours will route southbound traffic via Farmers Avenue to Western Street, then to SL 335 and back to Georgia Street [1][4]. Weather Critical Fire Weather Continues: The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings, High Wind Warnings, and Blowing Dust advisories for the Amarillo area through the evening hours of Feb. 17. Wind gusts reached above 65 mph in some areas, with gusts up to 70 mph possible [1][5]. What This Means for Residents: Increased wildfire risk - every spark mattersReduced visibility in blowing dustAvoid outdoor burningUse caution while driving Forecast: Conditions are expected to improve overnight with lighter winds, but winds are forecast to ramp back up Wednesday to a steady 35 mph with 50-plus mph wind gusts possible. Smoke and fire activity near Highway 87 north of Amarillo may cause road closures as the Valley De Oro fire moves east along the Canadian River Valley [1][2]. Emergency Preparation: The Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management and City departments are monitoring conditions and coordinating with public safety partners. Residents should stay aware, stay prepared, and stay safe [5]. Events Scouting America Flag Retirement Service - President's Day: Scouting America will accept frayed or torn American flags for proper retirement on President's Day as part of a community service event. This provides residents an opportunity to respectfully retire worn flags [1]. Transformation Park's Temporary Day Shelter Opening Soon: The Hub, Transformation Park's temporary day shelter, will open soon to serve unhoused Amarilloans. Former Guyon Saunders Resource Center employees will continue offering services in the new space [1]. WTAMU Spring Career and Internship Expo - Thursday: West Texas A&M University will hold its spring Career and Internship Expo on Thursday, providing students opportunities to connect with employers [1]. local business Federal Funding for Ports-to-Plains Infrastructure: President Donald Trump si...
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