Good Day
Amarillo
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo fire crews responded to a grass fire off Broadway Drive, south of Loop 335 between West Hastings and NW 24th near the Ross Rogers Golf Complex yesterday. Officials reported no evacuations and advised residents to steer clear of the area. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ A candlelight vigil is set for 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Amarillo Netplex (3728 SW 58th Avenue) to honor five residents killed in a plane crash near Wimberly, about 40 miles southwest, while local faith leaders provide comfort. ABC 7 Amarillo
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Take 5 Oil Change is now open at 5620 S Soncy St, offering fast oil and filter changes in under 10 minutes while drivers remain in their cars + free tire checks, fluid top-offs, complimentary water, and service member discounts. The new spot meets the growing demand for convenient car care in Amarillo. 96.9 KISS FM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Carson County Square House Museum is adding the last of 27 one-room schoolhouses to its collection to preserve local history. The museum plans to restore the 1891 building and is open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ The Amarillo Botanical Gardens will host Music in the Gardens with 13 weekly concerts every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. starting June 4. Tickets are $10 (general admission), $5 (for ABG members), and children 10 and under attend free. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Young artists will create a 450-ft mural along the Sixth Ave underpass near the Transit Station as part of the Route 66 Centennial Festival — showcasing community memories gathered by high school students — with plans to complete it by June 4. Amarillo Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Parks and Recreation will hold a free fishing camp for kids at John Ward Memorial Park on Saturday, May 9 at 8 a.m.—participants will learn fishing basics and conservation while receiving a fishing pole. Future camps are planned on June 20, July 18, and Sept. 19 at local sites. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Teachers in Amarillo celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week with free meals offered at Chick-fil-A on May 5 and can look forward to free breakfast at Whataburger tomorrow, May 7 + other local deals running throughout the week. NewsTalk 940 AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ USDA announced funding to cover up to 75% of restoration costs (max $500,000) for producers in Armstrong, Oldham and Potter Counties affected by spring wildland fires, with applications due by Wednesday, June 3. ABC 7 Amarillo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Agape Center’s Love in Action Shop, which opened in April, helps members with mental illness build job skills by crafting and selling handmade items + boosting independence. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon-Wed and works to reduce stigma in the community. ABC 7 Amarillo
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local families can now enjoy toddler only play areas that offer safe spaces for little ones to explore and develop coordination skills. A local Mimi (grandmother) has picked several spots around Amarillo and plans to visit more locations soon. NewsTalk 940 AM
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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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Candlelight Tribute: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Amarillo Little Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the captivating music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in a unique candlelight concert setting.
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Bellamy Brothers Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts — Concert tickets available — Enjoy an evening of classic tunes with the Bellamy Brothers and Gene Watson.
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