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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today at noon, the Texas Panhandle War Memorial is opening the 'Remembering Our Fallen' exhibit at 4111 S. Georgia St.—it features over 5,000 photographs honoring veterans from the Global War on Terrorism. A Memorial Day ceremony with guest speaker Sergeant Major Kharn S. Phetluangsy is scheduled for May 26 at 11:30 a.m. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Kids Cafe in Amarillo is cutting back on meal options for local children due to federal funding cutbacks and rising food costs as summer break approaches—leaders say the non-profit, which serves about 1,400 kids during the school year, will adjust its menu to manage costs. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Over 130 participants will join the seventh annual Ruck Up Memorial Day hike on May 25th in Palo Duro Canyon—honoring fallen service members and supporting local military families through the Ruck Up Foundation. After the hike, participants will gather for a community barbecue at Rustic Meadows Event Center in Amarillo with live music and activities that help fund local programs. Amarillo Globe-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 4, 20-year-old Ariana Estrada was killed in Amarillo by her 21-year-old ex-boyfriend while she sat in the car—her family now calls for stronger domestic violence laws and has set up a fundraiser to help her 4-year-old son. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo Crime Stoppers is searching for a 32-year-old felon—Anou Andrew Phouthakhio—wanted by the Potter County Sheriff’s Office for unlawful firearm possession and a collision that caused serious bodily injury. NewsChannel 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ United Supermarkets and Mrs Baird’s Bread honored six Amarillo area teachers from the Teachers on The Rise program for April and May by awarding gift cards, classroom supplies, and a basket of treats—nominations coming from more than 2,000 students and families across the High Plains—marking the program's final round of winners this school year. Amarillo Globe-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Palo Duro Canyon State Park was ranked 10th Best State Park by USA Today Readers' Choice Awards — a national honor for its natural beauty. It offers more than 30 miles of trails — including the popular Lighthouse Trail that leads to a 310 foot rock formation and views of 120 miles of colorful rock layers. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Palo Duro Canyon State Park ranked number 10 in USA TODAY’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, becoming one of two Texas parks to earn the honor. The park near Amarillo offers over 30 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding—plus camping and events that highlight its iconic rock formations. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Summit Family Medicine Center in Amarillo now offers a needle-free allergy test using plastic prongs to gently scratch the skin for quick results on seasonal allergies in the Panhandle. Test results and immunotherapy options are available in 15 minutes— the test is covered by most insurances and provided free-of-cost for patients. NewsChannel 10
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Amarillo Men's City Championship
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