Good morning, Amarillo.

The third annual Texas Route 66 Festival will begin on June 5 with the Coors Ranch Rodeo at the Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds and run through June 14.

Organizers said the ten-day festival will feature car shows, live music, local vendors — and family-friendly activities.

A new resource center for Amarillo's homeless population will be built north of Transformation Park on Bowie and 5th Avenue to offer daytime shelter, meals, computer access, and on-site medical care.

The 21,000 sq. ft. facility (named for Joe and Laura Street) will open (late 2027) as financing and lease agreements are finalized.

Amarillo Area CASA will launch its Heatwave of Hope fundraiser on June 1 to benefit children in foster care.

The fundraiser will run through June 15 and invites residents from Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Hutchinson, Potter, Randall, and Swisher counties to donate for a chance to win prizes — including local gift certificates and summer-themed baskets — to support CASA's mission.

Amarillo Crime Stoppers is searching for 31-year-old Timothy Thompson wanted for robbery by the Potter County Sheriff's Office; anyone with his location should call 806 374-4400 as tips may earn a reward of up to +$300.

Amarillo summer series will bring live music, movies and outdoor shows from early June through August starting with High Noon on the Square downtown on June 5 as families enjoy free concerts with a $10 lunch option + additional events include jazz nights at Amarillo College, garden concerts at the Botanical Gardens and the TEXAS outdoor musical at Palo Duro Canyon.

Victoria Carrillo has served as Amarillo’s assistant superintendent for Solid Waste Disposal for three years and manages trash from the transfer station to the landfill at 16250 Bezner Dr.—she ensures compacting trash does not harm the air or groundwater.

Her work keeps the city's waste operations safe and efficient.

The Panhandle Auto Burglary and Theft Unit will host a free trailer stamping event on May 31 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Pride Home Center at 3503 NE 24th Avenue — the event will stamp VIN and personal identification numbers to help identify trailers if they are stolen.

Groundbreaking for the new state mental health hospital has begun as dirt is being moved to prepare the $159 million facility for 75 beds — 50 for those deemed criminally insane near Amarillo.

Potter County Judge Nancy Tanner said the project will let patients receive treatment close to home and ease jail overcrowding, with the groundbreaking set for June 10 and construction expected to finish by July 2027.

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.