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Amarillo Texas Local News - May 5, 2026

Amarillo Texas Local News - May 5, 2026

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 Amarillo Texas Local NewsBreaking newsAmarillo police have recovered two AR-style rifles connected to the deadly apartment shooting at Westminster Apartments on Coulter Street that left two teenagers dead and 10 others injured. The family of the second victim has identified him as Deven Antonucci [1][4].Funerals have been announced for four of the five Amarillo residents killed in the Texas Hill Country plane crash. The victims were traveling to a pickleball tournament when their Cessna 421 crashed [2].A detached garage fire at 1020 South Travis Street was slowed by a downed live power line. Firefighters evacuated all occupants safely and brought the fire under control by 3:19 p.m. No injuries were reported [9].WeatherMayor Cole Stanley has declared a local state of disaster due to prolonged snow and cold conditions. The declaration allows the city to request state and federal assistance if needed and remains in effect for up to seven days unless extended by the City Council [7].Texas Panhandle snow totals reached near 10 inches, causing multiple water main breaks across Amarillo. Crews are working to repair six active breaks at locations including 34th Avenue and Teckla, 6100 block of Adirondack Trail, 1510 S. Van Buren St., 2001 Fannin St., and 5518 SW 34th Ave. Wind chills dropped to between minus 10 and minus 20 degrees in parts of the area [12].Residents are advised to monitor city updates on water service via amarillo.gov or the City of Amarillo's official social media channels. Drivers should remain alert for lingering ice on untreated roads, bridges and overpasses [12].EventsRoute 66 Centennial Celebration - Shamrock will host a two-day celebration on June 26-27 featuring a car show, rodeo and more activities to mark the historic highway's 100th anniversary [5].Water Conservation Symposium - The Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District will host a one-day conference on February 11 at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Room to address regional water needs for the next 50 years [10].local businessThe city of Shamrock is advancing a major water infrastructure upgrade with 13 miles of 16-inch PVC line and a new storage tank, funded in part by the USDA, to provide higher-quality water to customers in Shamrock and Wheeler County [3].Texas Panhandle libraries will receive grant funds for broadband infrastructure and facility improvements in 2025-2026. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission awarded over $4 million in grants to 37 libraries across the state [11].schoolThe Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees has approved closing three elementary schools from its consolidation watchlist: ...
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