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Amarillo
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families gathered at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center on May 21 to lay 44 engraved bricks honoring fallen veterans in the growing Patio of Honor. The event—one of the largest in the 26 years of the program—provided small American flags and red roses to each family as a symbolic tribute to those who served. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Kids Cafe, a local non-profit that feeds children, is limiting its services to 2,000 kids because of funding cuts from the (USDA) and rising food costs even as it serves about 1,400 kids during the school year. The organization has changed its menu to use more affordable recipes and continues feeding children at 14 local centers. ABC 7 Amarillo
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cornelius Harper, already serving a murder sentence, killed his cellmate Silvino Nunez in April 2020 and represented himself at court, resulting in a life sentence with no chance for parole given by Potter County Judge Titiana Frausto on May 19 (the investigation was led by the Office of the Inspector General). Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ On Tuesday, police responded to a shooting on Business Park Drive near Western + Hillside when a man driving a landscaping vehicle was fired upon by a car using an automatic weapon; 34-year-old Lucas Barrera was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and no one was injured. KGNC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo’s Opportunity School provides early intervention services to help children with developmental delays build essential skills and gain support, and it offers one-on-one therapies and counseling (including speech, occupational and physical therapies) to assist families. The school partners with West Texas A&M University to ensure these critical services reach every child who needs them. NewsChannel 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A portion of Loop 335 along Tascosa Road is closed today from 11 a.m. for paving operations — northbound traffic will be detoured until access resumes at the next ramp when the work is finished by 2 p.m. — ABC 7 Amarillo
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
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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.
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Wibby Wednesday: Weekly Party on the Patio
6-10 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — $4 house beers — Enjoy live music and a great atmosphere in the beer garden.
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