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Amarillo
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The renovated Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary reopened this Monday as a nonprofit and welcomed visitors, volunteers and donations after months-long renovations. A grand opening is planned for the fall as staff finish projects and update exhibits. Amarillo Tribune
- ➤ A new outdoor fitness court featuring seven exercise stations for agility and core workouts has been planned for John Ward Memorial Park in Amarillo, serving all ages + ensuring ADA accessibility; it will be ready by the end of summer. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Cheesecake HSTL is back in Amarillo this Sunday, May 2, at Revolve Lounge (3703 Wolflin) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will offer a limited cheesecake menu including Banana Pudding, Sopapilla, and Peach Cobbler flavors. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Chad Hasty, the longtime voice of KFYO’s morning and afternoon shows, died early Thursday in his Lubbock County home, leaving his family and local listeners mourning his influential career on the air. A special edition tribute will air at 5 p.m. on the same station. Amarillo Globe-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Noodle Corner will soon open at the former Subway location at Western and Wolflin (near Tascosa High School), offering an Asian-fusion menu with pho, ramen, and Thai dishes for local diners. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Amarillo’s Tascosa Drive-In now offers simplified all-carload pricing (up to 7 people) to speed up entry and let families enjoy more movie time and a scavenger hunt. Solo viewers and extra passengers will pay a flat fee, with discounted rates available when using the drive-in sticker. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ A local bakery now sells its famed fried pies at select Pak-A-Sak stores in Canyon and Amarillo. Customers can grab a sweet treat during any gas stop (including stops on 4th Ave in Canyon and Hollywood Rd in Amarillo). NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Amarillo's former Bud-Nuts building at 10th and Madison will soon host Miguelito’s Drive-Thru Tex-Mex, which will offer breakfast burritos, gorditas, quesadillas and lunch favorites for quick downtown meals. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Fermi America fired co-founder Toby Neugebauer for cause on April 30 after he stepped down as CEO on April 17, removing him from its board following alleged policy violations; the firm, developing its AI data center project (Project Matador), has appointed an interim CFO. Amarillo Globe-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Discovery Center will host an adults-only movie screening of Return of the Jedi on May 4 in Amarillo for Star Wars Day. Guests will enjoy themed cocktails + unlimited popcorn with tickets starting at $10 or $25 for the upgraded option. NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three WT seniors from the College of Engineering won a regional surveying contest on April 30 in Corpus Christi and advanced to nationals, with plans to compete at Fairmont State University from June 25 to 27. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Governor Abbott announced more than $443,000 in JET grants to expand career and technical training in Panhandle school districts for 109 students aiming to train as nurses and welders. Hale Center ISD (largest award), Happy ISD, and Hartley ISD partnered with local colleges to upgrade equipment. ABC 7 Amarillo
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas panhandle now holds its state record for the largest hailstone after a 7.1-inch rock fell near Vigo Park on June 2, 2024. Veteran storm chaser Val Castor confirmed the record, noting it surpasses a 6.42-inch hailstone from Hondo. ABC 7 Amarillo
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ascension Academy celebrates its first TAPPS 2A State Champion in Girls Singles when sophomore Tinley Stauffer won at the state match in Waco on April 16 & set a new record for her school. Amarillo Globe-News
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Recital Portraits
8:30 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. — Tippi Toes Dance Amarillo — $45/session — Capture your dancer's moment with professional portraits in their recital costume.
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School Of Rock - The Musical
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Amarillo Little Theatre - Allen Shankles Mainstage — Tickets required — Enjoy a thrilling show based on the beloved film about a wannabe rock star turned substitute teacher.
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AC⚡️DC vs Ozzy A ROCK & ROLL SHOWDOWN
6:00 PM - 11:59 PM — The Bliss Venue — Free parking — Get ready to rock hard as AC⚡️DC and Ozzy go head-to-head in the ultimate rock showdown!
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Wildcat Wednesdays at Wildcat Bluff
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Wildcat Bluff Nature Center — Cost varies — Enjoy a nature-filled day with drop-off day camp options for kids aged 7-11.
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