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1 day ago | 
amarillo.com | Michael Cuviello
Amarillo police arrested two juveniles late Monday night following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that ended in a crash near railroad tracks. At approximately 11:15 p.m., patrol officers were alerted about a stolen vehicle in the area of Amarillo Boulevard East and Grand Street. Officers located the vehicle, a stolen Jeep, shortly afterward near Northeast 24th Avenue in the Mesa Verde neighborhood.
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1 day ago | 
lubbockonline.com | Michael Cuviello
More than 550 people filled the Amarillo Civic Center’s South Hall on Saturday evening to hear former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke call for civic engagement and resistance to proposed cuts to key public programs. The former El Paso congressman, who has previously run for U.S. Senate, governor and president, delivered a wide-ranging address followed by an extended Q&A.
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1 day ago | 
amarillo.com | Michael Cuviello
More than 550 people filled the Amarillo Civic Center’s South Hall on Saturday evening to hear former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke call for civic engagement and resistance to proposed cuts to key public programs. The former El Paso congressman, who has previously run for U.S. Senate, governor and president, delivered a wide-ranging address followed by an extended Q&A.
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2 days ago | 
amarillo.com | Michael Cuviello
Two men were hospitalized Sunday evening after a shooting in the parking lot of a southwest Amarillo apartment complex, according to the Amarillo Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the Granite at 34th Apartments, located at 3308 Eddy St. at 6:52 p.m. May 11 on reports of multiple gunshots and two wounded individuals at the scene. When officers arrived, they found two men in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a local hospital.
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2 days ago | 
amarillo.com | Michael Cuviello
Red lanterns lit up the night sky Thursday, May 8 at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center as community members gathered to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and honor 1,079 Panhandle veterans who gave their lives in World War II.
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2 days ago | 
amarillo.com | Michael Cuviello
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, Optimum recognized 30 educators at Caprock High School on Friday, May 9 by awarding each a $200 gift card to support classroom projects through its ongoing partnership with DonorsChoose. The initiative is part of a national campaign by Optimum to uplift teachers and students in communities it serves across the country.
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5 days ago | 
amarillo.com | Michael Cuviello
Amarillo businesses offer a variety of Mother's Day gifts, from handcrafted jewelry to antique treasures. Local shops on Route 66 provide diverse options, including vintage finds, home décor, and artisan gifts. Floral arrangements, custom bouquets, and blooming plants are available at Freeman's Flowers. The Shoppes at Wolflin Square offer high-end fashion, jewelry, and accessories.
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5 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Michael Cuviello
As Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month begins, the Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to take a closer look — literally — with its newly launched “Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles” campaign. The initiative comes after a deadly year on Texas roadways. In 2024, the state saw more than 9,000 motorcycle crashes, which claimed 585 lives and seriously injured more than 2,500 people.
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5 days ago | 
amarillo.com | Michael Cuviello
As Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month begins, the Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to take a closer look — literally — with its newly launched “Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles” campaign. The initiative comes after a deadly year on Texas roadways. In 2024, the state saw more than 9,000 motorcycle crashes, which claimed 585 lives and seriously injured more than 2,500 people.
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5 days ago | 
lubbockonline.com | Michael Cuviello
Former U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke will hold a town hall meeting Saturday at the Amarillo Civic Center as part of a statewide tour aimed at encouraging civic engagement, highlighting key policy issues, and showing up for communities often overlooked by political campaigns. “This thing is open to everybody — and I mean everybody,” O’Rourke said in an interview ahead of the event.
