Good Day
Amarillo
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents displaced by the May wildfires can apply for free temporary housing through a partnership between 211 Texas Panhandle United Way Helpline + Airbnb.org, and they can call 2-1-1 for credits on nearby stays with applications due by June 4. ABC 7 Amarillo
- ➤ Amarillo residents are invited to a free sneak preview of the Iron Horse Shoot Out on Thursday, May 28 from 5-7 p.m. at 4514 Cornell Street, which features police motors team demos + food trucks ahead of the main event from June 4-6 in Canyon. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ The Amarillo Zoo reopened after a month-long renovation — now operating as a nonprofit — and now features a new gift shop honoring Solomon the lion, a refreshed bobcat enclosure, and an education center built to beat the heat. Officials confirmed that Boo at the Zoo will take place this October. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Community members gathered Monday, May 25 at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial to honor veterans during Memorial Day services. The event featured a patriotic flyover, an inspiring Boy Scout speech, and thoughtful tributes including roses for Gold Star Mothers. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ The Maverick Boys & Girls Club in Amarillo is asking for donations ahead of summer camps. Community members may drop off items such as sunscreen, bug spray, and snacks at the club at 1923 S. Lincoln St. NewsChannel 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Discovery Center will host a special 21+ Pink Floyd Laser Light Show on Friday, May 29 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm as part of its 50-year celebration, and the $15 ticket covers the show, adult beverages + unlimited popcorn. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Carolyn Jones, who played Morticia Addams, grew up at 2503 Harrison Street (in the Oliver Eakle addition) and graduated from Amarillo High in 1947; her childhood home now highlights the city’s hidden Hollywood past. 96.9 KISS FM
- ➤ Local artists presented plans for a 300-foot mural along River Road to revitalize Pleasant Valley. A Pleasant Valley Picnic + Care Fair is scheduled for July 18 at Pleasant Valley Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for community celebration and volunteer opportunities. Amarillo Globe-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arnav (Arnie) Parat, a 13-year-old student from Ascension Academy, competed in his third run at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Tuesday's preliminaries ran from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and saw him join 247 spellers after a semi-final finish last year. ABC 7 Amarillo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Resident Gayla Reed said that a rapidly spreading landfill fire near Bishop Estates forced a rushed 90-second evacuation Sunday after a day of heavy smoke — Mayor Stanley and emergency management noted that a contractor arrived Monday amid high winds and that an investigation is underway. Amarillo Globe-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Texas Healthcare System announced Tuesday, May 26 that Gina Temple became its new CEO, returning to Texas after leading a health system in Colorado Springs (she brings over 15 years of leadership experience) to guide the 495-bed facility with 2,000 staff. Amarillo Globe-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Plains baseball beat Mineral Wells 3-1 and 7-0 to win its first regional title and secure a spot in the state semifinals + the Wolves will face Pleasant Grove in a best-of-three series starting Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at Riders Field in Frisco. NewsTalk 940 AM
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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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