Good morning, Amarillo.

James Putman, 81, and Pat Brandt, 75, work as crossing guards at Rogers Elementary to help children cross safely rain or shine and share smiles with seasonal hats—local school officials praise their dedicated and friendly service.

Today, an Amarillo nonprofit and local businesses furnished a fully stocked home for David Coleman and his wife after months on the streets, giving them a fresh start.

The Bridging the Gaps program partnered with local furniture stores and nonprofits to provide essential donations — more support efforts are planned.

Tiny Hooves Rescue and Petting Zoo has opened in Happy after relocating from Temple where the shelter struggled financially.

The nonprofit now houses 200 animals and is accepting donations+visitors can schedule appointments to see and pet the animals.

Around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a crash on the 1600 block of Kentucky where a stolen vehicle hit, and the Amarillo Fire Department extricated an unconscious driver who later died—officers said the vehicle was reported stolen from Toot n Totum at 1500 Washington.

West Texas A&M University’s Cornette Library unveiled a new collection and study space for first-generation college students (first in their families to attend college) that includes books and resources to help ease their transition, and the project was partly funded by a $25,000 grant from Bank of America (supporting the initiative).

Beto O’Rourke will host a town hall meeting at the Amarillo Civic Center today at 1 p.m. in the Heritage Room.

The free event lets attendees ask questions about state and federal issues.

The Amarillo City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday at 2 p.m. to canvas the recent election and order a runoff for Place 3 on June 7.

Mayor Cole Stanley and Council Members (Don Tipps, Les Simpson, and newcomer Tim Reid) will be sworn in before the regular meeting begins at 3 p.m. in room 3400 at City Hall.

Today, Governor Greg Abbott announced over $739,700 in career training grants from the Texas Workforce Commission to three Panhandle schools — Amarillo College, Clarendon College, and Frank Phillips College — to train students for high-demand jobs like emergency medical technicians, nursing assistants, and licensed nurses. The grants, funded by the biennial Texas Legislature support, will boost career technical training programs and meet local workforce needs.

Amarillo's Turn Center unveiled on Friday a sensory-friendly lobby to support children with developmental delays and disabilities through therapy and play.

The lobby provides interactive equipment — such as weighted lap pads, neck wraps and headphones — and serves over 2,200 children across regional schools.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

8:00 a.m. — Student Services Center — $2090 — Dive into Object Oriented Analysis with expert-led UML training tailored for software development enthusiasts.