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Music in the Gardens 2026: Full Lineup and Ticket Info
Summer nights are calling! Music in the Gardens returns to the Amarillo Botanical Gardens every Thursday from June through August. Check out the full 2026 lineup featuring local favorites and enjoy an evening of music and beauty.
Battle of the Bites 2026: Best Food Trucks in Amarillo
Eat, vote, and get soaked! Battle of the Bites returns to John Stiff Park on May 30. Help choose the top 5 food trucks for the July 4th Celebration while surviving the APD’s Great Water Wars. Free entry for the whole family!
Both Battery Joe Amarillo locations shut down permanently
Amarillo customers are in a panic as Battery Joe abruptly closes its locations on Georgia and Coulter. With Google listing them as "Permanently Closed" and reports of bankruptcy, many are left wondering how to get their property back.
Free fishing camps for Amarillo kids start this Saturday
Get the kids off the phone and onto the shore! Amarillo Parks and Recreation is hosting four free fishing camps starting May 9 at John Ward Park. Kids under 17 get free supplies and a fishing pole to take home. Registration is open now
Gooney’s Closing: Final Month for Downtown Amarillo Staple
Grieving a downtown loss: Gooney’s is closing up shop this June. Whether it was your go-to lunch spot or a late-night staple, take this time to visit 705 S Polk one last time before they close for good.
Miguelito’s Tex-Mex: New Downtown Drive-Thru Opening Soon
The wait is over for the corner of 10th and Madison! Miguelito’s Drive-Thru Tex-Mex is moving into the former Bud-Nuts location, offering breakfast burritos, gorditas, and lunch favorites for the downtown Amarillo crowd.
Dasher Diary: High School Reunion During Delivery
What started as a routine Starbucks delivery in Amarillo turned into a surprising high school reunion. See how a "leave at door" order led to a reconnection with an old friend from Canyon schools and a heartwarming Facebook follow-up.
Hooters Horse Missing: $1,500 Reward for Amarillo Icon
The Hooters building has a new owner, but the iconic Center City Horse is missing. Brian Petty is now offering a $1,500 reward for its return after a series of conflicting stories left the statue’s location a mystery.
Amarillo Police Warning: Reward Point Text Scam Alert
Don't let scammers trade your hard-earned points for your identity. The Amarillo Police Department is warning residents about a reward point smishing scam. Learn how to spot these fake texts and protect your bank account from theft.