Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
Good morning, Amarillo.
Canyon resident Roger Wilson lost his longstanding home and business in the Hungate Fire today and is planning to live in a freight container while caring for his elderly ward (and recovering from personal tragedies) on the land he has called home for 28 years.
Amarillo residents are gathering at local mahjong clubs to learn and play this classic game that blends skill and luck, drawing beginner + experienced players eager for social connection.
Registration for Amarillo summer camps in sports, science and performing arts is open now.
Parents can sign up their children for engaging programs that promise learning and laughter all summer.
Wind, drought, & lightning sparked multiple wildfires that continue burning in the region; Randall County’s Hunggate Fire covers 14,000 acres at 50 percent contained while the Chocolate Chip Fire burned 22,110 acres at 60 percent contained & officials expect red flag warnings to persist today.
Amarillo’s golf season features tournaments and scrambles that offer charity drives, business networking and fun on local courses.
Participants can sign up +early to secure spots+ as events fill quickly.
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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