Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
Good morning, Amarillo.
Tascosa Drive-In has remained open since storm damage earlier this year and has been showing movies while it repaired the screen and marquee—local partners helped install a new banner to welcome customers.
It screened Thunderbolts and the live action remake of Lilo and Stitch from May 23 to 25 and will be open on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer.
On June 7, Amarillo Parks and Recreation and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages will host a park clean-up at Martin Road Park from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Volunteers will receive swag bags while supplies last to help keep the park clean and inviting.
Residents in Amarillo debate whether George Strait's 'Amarillo By Morning' truly serves as the city's anthem—many point out that the song only mentions Amarillo instead of celebrating it.
Texas House lawmakers advanced a GOP-backed bill that requires every public school classroom to display a poster 16 inches by 20 inches of the Ten Commandments—making Texas the largest state to impose this mandate—after a preliminary vote on Saturday.
The bill will be sent to Governor Abbott soon and a separate measure allows districts to set aside time for voluntary prayer.
Amarillo has hidden green spaces that offer peaceful walks—featuring a rail trail through neighborhoods, relaxed parks with ponds, and a nature center with wildflowers and birds—that give locals a quiet spot to enjoy the outdoors.
Termite season is here in Texas and these pests are starting to damage homes due to warm, damp weather.
Amarillo homeowners should check for signs like eaten wood—treatment costs average around $500.
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.
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.
Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
8:00 a.m. — Student Services Center — $2090 — Dive into Object Oriented Analysis with expert-led UML training tailored for software development enthusiasts.
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.
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.
Wibby Wednesday Weekly Patio Party
6-10 p.m. — Six Car Pub & Brewery — $4 house beers — Enjoy live music and local brews in the beer garden every Wednesday.
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