Good morning, Amarillo.

dd's DISCOUNTS will open in the empty Big Lots building on Grand and Bell St in Amarillo by early 2026—bringing discount shopping back to the east side.

The store is owned by Ross Stores, Inc.—which also runs Ross Dress For Less at Grand Plaza.

The Ace Hardware store formerly at 4705 S.

Western has closed and now operates as Paramount Hardware and Supply — a change made as the owner left the Ace Hardware buying co-op. A new Ace Hardware will soon open at the Summit Shopping Center in the old Natural Grocers space to offer local residents another hardware option.

On May 9, Optimum awarded 30 Caprock High School teachers $200 gift cards to support classroom projects through its partnership with DonorsChoose—this gift follows national efforts to help educators during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Residents in Amarillo can try a list of top rated breakfast spots compiled from Yelp reviews by DinersStacker in March.

The feature highlights local favorites known for hearty eggs benedict—offering diners clear choices for a good start to the day.

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.

Ascension Academy Golf Tournament

Join us for a 4-person scramble-style tournament that will feature prizes, cold drinks and dinner! It will "fore" sure be a fun time for all!

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.

2025 East | TX 66 Bus Tour

8:30 AM – 5 PM — Starlight Ranch Event Center — Ticket required — Explore the rich history and iconic landmarks along Texas Route 66 in this immersive bus tour.