Street teams highlight pedestrian safety in Amarillo
October is the deadliest month of the year for pedestrians
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Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Amarillo Civic Center Complex |
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Street teams of “walking billboards” will display key safety messages for drivers and pedestrians. TxDOT is targeting areas with high pedestrian activity or previously reported pedestrian crashes. AMARILLO – As daylight hours decrease, pedestrian risks increase. That’s why the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is sharing important pedestrian safety messages throughout the state this month. By providing compelling data and clear safety tips for drivers and pedestrians alike, TxDOT hopes to prevent crashes, especially during the fall and winter months when pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries tend to peak. As part of its Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign, TxDOT will deploy street teams of walking billboards to Amarillo and other high-traffic areas throughout the state. The key message for drivers and pedestrians is simple: Stay alert, follow traffic laws and watch out for one another. The Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign is an important part of TxDOT’s Drive like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe. initiative. Drive like a Texan is about embracing the pride, camaraderie and responsibility of being a Texan on the road. By making thoughtful choices, we can all help keep each other safe. Learn more at DriveLikeATexan.com. Contact Media Relations at MediaRelations@txdot.gov or (512) 463-8700. The information contained in this report represents reportable data collected from the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3). This information was received and processed by the department as of July 18, 2025. To view additional traffic safety data, visit TxDOT’s Traffic Safety Data Portal online. The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, maritime, rail and public transportation across the state. Connecting You with Texas TxDOT Newsroom
Thank you,
Jason Britsch Public Information Officer Texas Department of Transportation Amarillo District 5715 Canyon Drive (806) 356-3256 O X: @TxDOTAmarillo
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Open from September 20th – January 9th at the Don Harrington Discovery Center.
Calling young artists and inventors! Immerse yourself in the mind of Leonardo da Vinci– building, sketching, testing, and designing, just like the “Renaissance Man” himself. Hands-on activity tables explore his contributions to art, science, anatomy and engineering. Will you recreate da Vinci’s work, or add an exciting twist that’s all your own?
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| Our Chosen, Squires, & Pearls programs are starting this fall, and we don’t want you to miss out! |
| Mark your calendars for these fall Mentoring Programs! |
For girls (2nd-6th grade) to find their significance, value and identity in Christ. This fun-filled six-week program, provides a chance for girls to develop relationships with their friends in a safe environment while encouraging kindness, respect, love, and grace.
TUESDAY afternoons: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
September 16th – October 21st
Hope Choice Center City Building: 1501 S. Taylor
The SQUIRES mentoring group for boys(2nd-6th grade) provides character-building lessons and activities geared toward focusing on their identity in Christ. With energetic lessons and activities, boys are taught the qualities of a Godly man.
TUESDAY afternoons: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
September 16th – October 21st
Hope Choice Center City Building: 1501 S. Taylor
Sgt. Hillary Garcia
Public Information Officer
Randall County Sheriff’s Offic
9100 S. Georgia St.
Amarillo TX 79118
806-468-5755 (work)
Center City has a free jazz concert every Tuesday evening in October. Bring your lawn chair, a picnic and your beverage. We’d love to have a great crowd to enjoy our great local musicians.
Fall weather should be beautiful! Hope to see you there!
Beth Duke, Executive Director
Center City of Amarillo, Inc.
1000 S. Polk St.
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 372-6744
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