Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
Good morning, Amarillo.
🏘️ Community
Wheat producers attended a field day in Bushland to learn about new wheat varieties with enhanced resistance to disease, pests, and drought.
They will use insights from the event (with rain expected from El Niño) to decide on seed choices for fall planting.
💼 Business
On May 14, the Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual BusinessConnection tradeshow at the Civic Center + nearly 250 local businesses connected with customers via booths, giveaways and scam warnings while community groups like the Amarillo Symphony also participated.
Fermi Inc filed a suit in Texas Business Courts Wednesday night & argues that a bylaw amendment bars former CEO Toby Neugebauer from adding five board members by a simple majority vote.
A conference between the parties is scheduled next week.
🎭 Culture
Ruben visits with local artist Henry Kulczyk at Gallery on 66 to view limited-edition prints by John Paquette & his own paintings.
The master carpenter, who began painting in the 90s, shares his passion as he brings timeless art to the Panhandle.
🎓 Education
Storybridge Summer Storytime returns to Amarillo every Wednesday starting Wednesday, May 27 at 10 a.m., offering free stories, snacks, and books for kids at rotating locations (Buffs and Balls at Buffalo Stadium on May 27 and Hometown Heroes at West Hills Park on June 3).
Texas Tech is holding its largest spring commencement with 5,584 graduates across events in Amarillo and Lubbock.
Ceremonies started yesterday and continue through Sunday, with the School of Veterinary Medicine set to meet at the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium.
Amarillo College has opened registration for its Kids' College summer camps starting June 1 in Amarillo, Dumas, and Hereford.
The camps will offer hands-on sessions in science, art, music, and more for students in grades K–12 (call 806-371-2920 for details).
More than 1,600 West Texas A&M students will join four commencement ceremonies in Canyon today and tomorrow.
The events begin at 10 a.m. with live streams, sign-language interpreters, and speeches from university leaders + local alumni.
🌲 Environment
Randall County Sheriff's Office ordered evacuations yesterday along Hungate Road to FM 1714 and Arnot Road to FM 1705, with orders extending north and east to Brown Road due to wildfires as officials continue to monitor conditions.
🏛️ Government
Amarillo’s latest Point-in-Time count shows 728 individuals experiencing homelessness, up from 641 last year, with more now sheltered than outdoors.
Transformation Park CEO Mark Zimmerman said the future addition of the neighboring Street Center will increase available resources.
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce will host a town hall on data centers on May 21 at Innovation Outpost—speakers including former Texas Land Commissioner George P.
Bush, Chris Matos with Google, and Carson County Judge Dan Looten will discuss grid reliability, water usage, and community investment while RSVPs are required.
Amarillo’s Parks and Recreation Board met on May 13 to review park-renaming guidelines for East Park, get an update on the aquatic study for pools, and plan to livestream meetings beginning next month (to boost community feedback).
🏥 Health
The Potter-Randall County Medical Society’s Walk With a Doc program will host a free Senior Citizens Fair tomorrow at John Stiff Memorial Park (1721 Hagy Blvd) beginning at 9:30 a.m., featuring more than 23 local vendors supporting seniors’ health and wellness.
🎉 Amarillo Events
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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!
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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