Good Day
Amarillo
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center at 4111 S. Georgia in Amarillo will host a nighttime ceremony on May 8 at 9:30 p.m. for the 80th anniversary of VE Day — DAR chapters and the local community will honor veterans by lighting red lanterns, reading names, and singing God Bless America. Amarillo Globe-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT said Tuesday that the right lane of westbound I-40 from Helium Road to Hope Road and the left lane of northbound I-27 from Rockwell Road to Lair Road are closed due to flooding from heavy rain, so drivers should allow extra time. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Canadian River until Friday morning and city officials are operating playa lake pumps while the Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Facility is temporarily closed to waste haulers. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ On Monday, the Department of Justice filed a memorandum in Amarillo in support of the FDA’s motion to dismiss a mifepristone case—arguing the States did not meet venue requirements and failed to exhaust their claims. The filing calls for the case to be either dismissed or transferred to a district with proper jurisdiction. Amarillo Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chadlee, an Amarillo Miracle Kid born at 26 weeks who spent over 16 months in hospitals for pulmonary hypertension, now relies on a portable oxygen concentrator from the Children’s Miracle Network to help him fly and live while still needing a ventilator at night—his 12-year-old sister has been inspired to pursue a career in pediatric nursing after caring for him. NewsTalk 940 AM
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Hope and Healing Half Marathon
7 a.m. — Amarillo National Bank — Registration fee required — Run through historic neighborhoods while supporting mental health initiatives.
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Battle of the Bites
6-8 p.m. — John Stiff Memorial Park — Free entry — A vibrant food truck showdown to savor the local flavors of Amarillo.
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Autocross #2 2025
8:30 a.m. — Westgate Mall — $35 SCCA Members, $45 Non-members — Test your skills at the thrilling Autocross #2 event and learn the course firsthand while helping set up.
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Freedom From Tobacco May Class
6:00-8:30 p.m. — AmTech Career Academy — Free entry — Participate in a comprehensive two-session course to kickstart your journey to quitting tobacco with professional guidance.
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Bliss Horizon Live Featuring Straight Tequila Night
6-7:30 p.m. — The Bliss Venue — GA & VIP packages available — Experience the original tribute to '90s Country music in Amarillo with high-energy renditions of your favorite classics.
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On-Site Tour of The Gardens of Amarillo Memory Care
9 AM - 7 PM — The Gardens of Amarillo Memory Care — Free entry — Explore one of the highest-rated senior living communities and enjoy an insightful tour.
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On-Site Community Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Brookdale Sleepy Hollow — Free entry — Discover an interactive, family-friendly assisted living community with engaging activities and quality dining.
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Amarillo Men's City Championship
Jun 6-8 — Ross Rogers Golf Course — Entry details to be announced — Compete in 18-hole qualifiers and match play for a chance at the championship flight.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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