Several events and public meetings are on the calendar across the Amarillo and Canyon area as Labor Day weekend approaches. Here’s a look at what residents need to know, from Wonderland’s final weekend of the season to a scooter theft warning at West Texas A&M University.
Wonderland to Close 75th Anniversary Season Over Labor Day Weekend
Wonderland Amusement Park will wrap up its 75th anniversary season during Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-7.
The park will be open from 6-10 p.m. Friday, 1-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 1-6 p.m. on Labor Day. Weekend activities will include foam parties, Triple J entertaining guests at the Himalaya and displays featuring images from Wonderland’s 75-year history.
Special end-of-season deals will also be available in the gift shop throughout the weekend. Guests who purchase tickets online will receive $5 to spend inside the park during their visit.
WT Police Warn of Electric Scooter Thefts Around Campus
West Texas A&M University Police is warning the campus community about electric scooter thefts following recent reports from bike racks and other locations on and around campus.
Police said scooter thefts occur throughout the year but tend to increase at the beginning of the academic year. As of Sept. 1, police continued to receive reports of scooters being stolen from bike racks, residence hall areas and locations near academic buildings when left unattended or unsecured.
University Police has increased patrols in areas considered at higher risk for theft. Anyone whose scooter is stolen is encouraged to report it to UPD as soon as possible so the theft can be documented and investigated.
Randall County to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate
The Randall County Commissioners’ Court will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Commissioners’ Courtroom at 501 16th Street in Canyon.
The sole purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing on the county’s proposed 2026 tax rate. According to figures published by the county auditor, the proposed maintenance and operations rate is $0.35721, the debt rate is $0.04372 and the total rate is $0.40093.
The hearing is open to the public, and residents who cannot attend in person can watch the meeting online through the Randall County website. The court may adjourn into executive session during the meeting if necessary.
Crime Stoppers Car Show Returns to Amarillo Civic Center
The 18th annual Crime Stoppers Car Show will return to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Presented by Amarillo Crime Stoppers and Student Crime Stoppers of Amarillo Inc., the Labor Day weekend event will feature vehicles of a variety of makes, models and colors displayed throughout the Civic Center Complex. General admission is $5, while children ages 10 and younger and all first responders receive free admission.
