Amarillo residents can look forward to a busy June with community celebrations, infrastructure improvements, veteran services and ongoing public safety investigations. Here is a roundup of recent developments from across the city.
Annual Cattle Drive Returns to Downtown Amarillo
The annual Amarillo Coors Cowboy Club Cattle Drive will take place June 6 at 10 a.m. in downtown Amarillo. The parade will feature 60 Texas Longhorns, horseback riders, motorized groups and staged Old West shootouts as it makes its way through downtown streets. The event honors Amarillo’s heritage as a major cattle shipping market in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The procession begins on Polk Street and concludes at the Tri-State Fairgrounds beneath the lighted arch. Following the parade, the longhorns will remain on display during the Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo at the Amarillo National Center.
City Approves $7.5 Million Street Maintenance Program
The City of Amarillo has approved a nearly $7.5 million contract for its 2025–26 street maintenance program, funded through 2026 street bond funds. Planned improvements include gravel treatment on more than six miles of arterial streets and microsurfacing on more than 800,000 square yards of residential roadways. The project will also include a cape seal treatment—a combination of chip seal and microsurfacing—across 69 blocks of arterial streets. City officials say the treatment is expected to extend pavement life by eight to 12 years. Work is scheduled in the Belmar, Puckett West, Puckett Place, Vineyards and Creighton Park neighborhoods, with only minor traffic disruptions anticipated.
Police Investigate Shooting at Thompson Park
Amarillo police are investigating a shooting reported Tuesday night at Thompson Park. Officers were dispatched at approximately 9:20 p.m. following reports of gunfire in the area. While officers were responding, dispatchers advised that a male victim with serious injuries was being transported by private vehicle to a local hospital. Investigators with the Amarillo Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit later located the scene of the shooting at the park. Authorities have not released information regarding the victim’s condition, and the investigation remains active.
Veterans Expo Scheduled for June 13
Panhandle veterans and their families will have access to a wide range of resources during the Panhandle Veterans Expo on June 13. The free event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall. Hosted by the Texas Veterans Commission in partnership with the Texas Veterans Land Board, the expo will connect veterans, service members and their families with organizations offering benefit assistance, claims support and other services. Texas Veterans Commission Executive Director Thomas Palladino said the event is designed to help veterans learn about and access the benefits they have earned.
Three Juveniles Arrested Following Reported Robbery
Three juveniles were arrested Wednesday evening following a reported robbery near Wolflin Avenue and Hughes Street, according to the Amarillo Police Department. Officers responded to the call at approximately 7:26 p.m. and reported that the suspects fled on foot upon their arrival. Following a pursuit, officers detained the juveniles at Interstate 40 and Washington Street, where they were held at gunpoint. Police said a firearm was recovered, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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