Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
Good morning, Amarillo.
🏘️ Community
Amarillo farmers' markets will open this summer, offering fresh produce, homemade jams, and local crafts (a taste of Texas Panhandle charm).
Harriet Dunlap knitted over 600 colorful blankets that comforted children in foster care served by Amarillo Area CASA for more than a decade.
Her handmade work gave children one piece of home amid frequent moves — and local leaders urge continued support for foster families after she died in December.
On May 13, the United Way of Amarillo & Canyon gave a $25,000 check to the Amarillo Women’s Network at the Amarillo Club.
The donation will support the Network’s scholarship program for local women.
Ceta Canyon Camp and Retreat Center has added new AI cameras + updated emergency alert systems to boost safety for campers ahead of summer.
The upgrades cost over $385,000 and were funded by local donors, with plans to install 20 more cameras by this time next year.
Llano Cemetery will host its annual Peace Officer Memorial Day ceremony this Friday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m. at 2900 South Hayes Street (Fields of Honor) to honor fallen peace officers.
The 2026 PIT Count conducted on Jan.
30 shows 728 individuals experiencing homelessness in Amarillo including 124 first-timers, with 418 sheltering + 310 unsheltered. Officials say rising housing costs and economic pressures are part of the trend.
🎭 Culture
Artists, interns and students are painting a 400-foot Route 66 mural called '66 Stories from Route 66' under the Sixth Avenue underpass near the Multimodal Transit Station to share history.
The mural — funded by grants — is expected to finish in June before the National Route 66 Centennial Celebration.
🎓 Education
Golden Plains Community School in north Amarillo will open this fall for pre-kindergarten to first grade, located at Hillcrest Baptist Church + offering nature-based learning and family support.
Classes begin Aug. 18.
Today, Amarillo College celebrates 75 years of its LVN program at The Church at Quail Creek (VN at 2 p.m., ADN at 6 p.m.).
Graduations featuring Racheal Garcia at 3 p.m. and Mallory Moore at 7 p.m. take place tomorrow at the Civic Center Coliseum.
Ceta Canyon Camp & Retreat Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony (joining Hidden Falls) as one of two Texas Panhandle camps that met new state rules to offer summer camp activities this season.
The first camp will arrive late May after a temporary broadband agreement allowed needed safety upgrades.
Texas Tech University is marking the 30th anniversary of its Hodge School of Pharmacy with an event Friday at Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room that will honor alumni and community partners, while its pharmacy and veterinary schools hold commencements Saturday and Sunday at the local auditorium.
On Monday, May 4, middle school students from the Panhandle attended the inaugural Panhandle Capitol Leadership Program in Austin where they toured the Capitol, received etiquette training + presented bill ideas as host State Representative Caroline Fairly aimed to spark interest in public service.
🏥 Health
The Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle will host the Champion Your Health Older Americans Month Celebration on May 21 at the Region 16 Service Center (5800 Bell St.) with a free community resource fair and meals; registration closes tomorrow, May 15.
📰 Real Estate
Realtor.com data shows Potter County home sale prices rose to a median of $178,125 in February, 2.4% higher than January; single-family prices increased 3.1% and recorded sales grew 7.5% from last February.
🎉 Amarillo Events
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
OccuNet Classic Golf Tournament
8:00 a.m. — Tascosa Golf Club — Tickets from $68 — Experience the thrill of golf with the OccuNet Classic in Amarillo.
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