Good morning, Amarillo.

Terry Coffee and Sace Hardman discussed the Blaze Coffee Memorial Motorcycle Ride on KGNC’s NewsDay Amarillo with Tim Butler, explaining that the ride will take place on Saturday in Panhandle to benefit the Coffee Memorial Blood Center—helping to honor Blaze Coffee.

This event aims to support local blood donations through a community-led memorial ride.

A fire at the storage facility on 1550 Bell Street caused $300,000 in damage on Tuesday at around 3:50 p.m. in Amarillo and took firefighters 3.5 hours to control the blaze—investigators from the Fire Marshal’s Office are still determining its cause.

The Rosenbach family bought the historic Helium Plant and is renovating it into a community hub with shops + a wedding venue, a concert space, and play areas for kids.

They said they will open parts of the site within a year while honoring the plant’s history and serving local families + Route 66 travelers.

Workforce Solutions hosted a career signing day Tuesday morning at AmTech that recognized over 35 high school students who signed job offers in fields such as electrical, construction, HVAC, and culinary arts.

Local professionals and mentors joined the event—where companies like Hamilton Concrete & Steel and Street Toyota hired new workers—to help meet local workforce needs.

Tim Reid was sworn in as Amarillo’s newest councilmember Tuesday, replacing Josh Craft who stepped away after two years to focus on family—Reid stressed his commitment to clear communication with all residents while a runoff election for Place 3 is set for June 7.

A new emergency care facility hosted a ribbon cutting on May 7 at 4409 East I-40 near the QT truck stop and will begin treating patients at 7 a.m. Monday, June 16 to serve residents living 6 to 10 miles from the nearest ER—nurse manager Denise Ramos said the center features nine private treatment rooms and faster lab services.

Inspired Taste is hiring three Amarillo residents to be Chief Pasta Officers in a two-week job that pays $1500 and offers a food allowance as they cook and rate pasta recipes.

Applicants must be home cooks with a passion for pasta who can work in June and July (deadline May 16).

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.