Good morning, Amarillo.

Early Saturday morning, a 22-year-old man drowned when his car crashed into a playa lake off Soncy Road as Amarillo police and Randall County deputies arrived at 3:54 a.m. and a dive team later recovered the empty vehicle—an autopsy was ordered.

Owner Noe Trejo said Pony Express Burrito will open soon at the space near 34th and Georgia after putting up a temporary banner—removing the old Pizzeria Nomad mural.

Local drivers noticed the empty wall and hope a new artwork will brighten the spot.

Timothy Thompson, a 31-year-old white man described as 5-foot-11 and 150-pound with brown eyes and brown hair, is wanted for robbery by the Potter County Sheriff's Office - Amarillo Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $300 for tips.

The Texas Route 66 Festival will run from June 5 to June 14 and will feature classic Americana events that celebrate the history of the Mother Road — drawing in local businesses and community members.

The celebration will bring renewed tourism and community spirit to Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle as the festivity continues its three-year run.

Governor Abbott is expected to sign Senate Bill 4 (SB4) and Senate Bill 23 (SB23) that will raise the homestead exemption to lower property taxes by nearly $500 per year for homeowners.

The new rules will take effect on September 1.

Palo Duro Canyon held its 24 Hours in the Canyon event on Saturday morning, drawing nearly 900 cyclists from 25 states, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to support local cancer research—organizers aim to break last year's record of $410,000.

A new guide helps Amarillo residents plan day trips to nearby towns this weekend.

The guide details attractions in Canyon, Panhandle, Tulia, Borger, and Hereford — from hiking in Palo Duro Canyon to shopping, dining, and local museums.

Amarillo kids from Kindergarten through 5th grade can join Kids Inc. Ice Sports to learn skating, hockey, figure skating and broom ball; registration is open until June 4 and the first session begins Saturday, June 7 — the fee is $50 per child and covers skate rental and a t-shirt. Kids who enjoy the first session may enroll in a second training session starting June 16.

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.