Good Day
Amarillo
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Another Chance House hosts an open house today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 209 S. Jackson St.— visitors can tour the campus, enjoy free food, and learn about transitional housing, while the group partners with the Sod Poodles during tomorrow’s Mother’s Day game at Hodgetown. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Battery Joe has closed both its Amarillo stores without warning, leaving customers with locked doors & no phone access; an employee said the owner filed bankruptcy, so those with repair items should seek updates. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Amarillo's newest baby boutique opened on April 15 at 4008 S. Washington St., Suite A, offering a range of eco-friendly bamboo clothing, accessories, and baby essentials. Owner Shayla Young aims to make shopping easier for local parents by providing quality products at affordable prices. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ FirstBank Southwest will open its temporary branch at 305 15th St in Canyon on Monday, May 18, featuring a ribbon cutting and cookout at 11:30 a.m. and a veteran luncheon on Tuesday while also supporting local hunger relief with new account donations (for Fill with Hope) during opening week. Amarillo Globe-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Texas gas prices have jumped, with many stations surpassing the $4 mark and Amarillo seeing a 31 cent rise to $3.92. A spokesperson for AAA Texas said rising global tensions + increased travel demand are driving the surge. NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Texas A&M University celebrated the spring semester by honoring top students, staff and teams at multiple award ceremonies — including recognitions in communication, nursing, business and a national equestrian championship won May 1 to 3. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ West Texas A&M launched its Buff Residency program for aspiring educators after a pilot year in Canyon ISD. The paid program pairs residents with a mentor teacher and will expand to local ISDs (including Amarillo, Canyon, Dumas, Lubbock, and Pampa) thanks to HB 2 funding. Amarillo Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo mayor Cole Stanley and the city council held a special meeting on Wednesday, May 6 for 28 fifth-grade BizTown mayors to run a mini council meeting and receive recognition. The event organized by Junior Achievement of the High Plains celebrated young leadership and offered hands-on experience with local government. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech Board of Regents approved two 10-year lease agreements to expand pediatric and psychiatry services at its Amarillo campus in a facility across Coulter Street + renovations will start in the coming months as part of a $10M fundraising drive to meet growing patient demand. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ On Thursday, May 7, at ANB Plaza 1 in downtown Amarillo, local radio stations and businesses volunteered on Children's Miracle Network's Mediathon Day to raise $135,482 for kids battling serious medical conditions in the Texas Panhandle (with phone banks and donation matching driving the effort). 96.9 KISS FM
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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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Tracy Byrd Concert
8-10 p.m. — The Lumberyard Canyon — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic country sounds of Tracy Byrd with timeless hits and dynamic performances.
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