Good morning, Amarillo.

A Camelot Inn sign in Amarillo once showed Buc-ee's was three miles away—this error was quickly corrected with a new sign showing it is five miles ahead to let travelers know the true distance.

More than 30 Pantex employees volunteered on May 29 to pack food boxes at High Plains Food Bank to help meet rising summer food demand.

The two-hour shifts from 6 to 8 p.m. supported efforts to feed over 13,000 households monthly and the company will continue monthly volunteer nights through the end of the year.

More than 60 Texas Longhorns will lead a new route in the annual Coors Cowboy Club Cattle Drive on June 7 at 10 a.m. from 1000 S.

Polk St. +the event will follow a simplified path turning onto 3rd Street and heading straight to the Tri-State Fairgrounds for the Ranch Rodeo, and organizers will hold a photo contest with two $500 prizes+.

Two Amarillo sisters opened Bun Stop Bakery recently from their front yard to test their passion for baking–serving treats like brownies and cinnamon rolls while catering local events such as graduations.

The start-up accepts orders via electronic payment + lock box and plans to reopen Tuesday, June 3rd as it refines its schedule.

Randall County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jesus Jose Salinas, 45, at 12:40 a.m. on Friday for assault of a family member with a past conviction—John Travis Reeder, 49, at 1:48 a.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia—and Andrea Margarita Gibson at 10:46 p.m. on Friday for a Class-C traffic offense.

The Texas Route 66 Festival will take place in Amarillo and nearby Route 66 towns from June 5 to 14 and will feature a cattle drive, live music and car shows.

Local officials said the event will boost business — it will serve as a test for the Route 66 centennial next year — and help families explore Western heritage.

House Bill 2 passed the Texas Senate on Thursday and is set to go to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk—investing $8.5 billion in public education with backing from Amarillo legislators like Rep. Caroline Fairly and Rep. John Smithee to boost teacher pay and support school programs.

The USDA suspended livestock imports from Mexico to Texas to prevent the spread of the New World Screwworm— a parasite that may harm cattle and wildlife and cost the industry billions.

The agency will invest $21 million to upgrade a production facility in Metapa, Mexico and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host an in-person webinar on June 9 to help local ranchers stay alert.

Amarillo city officials announced that the inclusive playground at John Ward Memorial Park will close for resurfacing starting Monday — the project is needed to prevent safety hazards on the turf and is expected to take two to three weeks to complete.

Potter County Commissioners approved support for developer Kent Hance’s $8M federal funding request to HUD to finish the Commons at St. Anthony’s senior housing project — a redevelopment of a long-abandoned hospital now facing steep cost overruns.

Hance said the project, which will offer 124 low-income units, will begin advertising in August or September and start housing residents by October — pending federal review.

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.