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Amarillo
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local community groups and businesses are helping first responders and wildfire victims across the Panhandle. Shark Beach Burgers is offering free meals until closing time today + Canyon Elks Lodge and others are accepting donations to support affected families. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Canyon earned Main Street America accreditation today, rejoining the highest membership tier. Program Director Audry Miller said the honor reflects low vacancy rates downtown and will support future projects (like courthouse lighting and infrastructure upgrades). Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Canyon Main Street achieved Main Street America Accreditation after three years as an affiliate as it met key standards in community revitalization and historic preservation. Program Coordinator Audry Miller credited local support for the recognition, which bodes well for future initiatives in the town. 96.9 KISS FM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews from Amarillo Fire Department, Potter County Fire Rescue, and Oldham County Fire are battling a fire at the landfill on 16250 Bezner Road northeast of Bushland. NewsChannel 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ North Heights Discount & Cafe, located at 1621 NW 18th Ave, permanently closed after taking a break in February. Customers fondly recall its popular catfish and chicken and waffles. NewsTalk 940 AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Graduation season brings mixed emotions as families gather at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo, where graduates take their first steps into adulthood + celebrate new beginnings. Moms and dads share brief but proud moments on this meaningful day. NewsTalk 940 AM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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